About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 5079 Guava in La Mesa, CA is listed for $750,000 ($873 per sqft). Built in 1927, the home offers 859 sqft of living space on a 0.26 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1927
  • 0.26 acre lot
  • 2 parking spaces

Property Details

1 story
1 full
2 spaces
1927
Listing Description

Set in the heart of La Mesa Colony, this 1927 two-bedroom, one-bath home offers timeless character, thoughtful updates, and exciting possibilities for the future. An appealing starter-home opportunity with room to grow, the property provides space to explore the potential addition of a garage or carport with an ADU above or behind it, subject to applicable zoning, permitting, and approvals.

Recent improvements enhance both style and functionality, including a new roof, new 200-amp electrical panel, updated kitchen with new cabinetry and countertops, new maple flooring, new carpet, replacement windows, and newly installed air mini split conditioning plus newly installed gas wall heater.

Additional upgrades include driveway improvements, new fencing and privacy screens, refinished basement space, and a wine cellar. Outdoor living is expanded with both upper and lower concrete patios, creating flexible areas for relaxing, dining, or entertaining.

The property's layout and site offer a compelling blend of existing charm and future potential, while its central La Mesa location puts an abundance of dining, shopping, coffee shops, and freeway access just down the street. San Diego State University is approximately 3.5 miles away. With its combination of classic 1920s character, meaningful updates, usable outdoor space, and opportunity to expand, this La Mesa Colony home is ready to be enjoyed today while offering possibilities for tomorrow. A must see!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$4,011/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$542
Interest$3,250
Insurance$219

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

5079 Guava

La Mesa, CA 91942

LA MESA

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetWood

Heating

Gravity

Cooling

Wall/Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Gas OvenGas Range

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 5079 Guava is listed at $750,000 ($873/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $4,011 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1927, 0.26 acre lot, 2 parking spaces.

This property is listed by John D Copeland and can be reached at 6193548988.

JC

John D Copeland

License 01963958

Agent at Redfin Corporation

(619) 354-8988
Agent website

Listed by Redfin Corporation · Broker phone: (949) 294-6186 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 260023204· Source: San Diego MLS· 6 days on PropertySimple

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5079 Guava, La Mesa, CA 91942

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