# 8245 Orchard, La Mesa, CA 91942 > **TL;DR:** 1bd/1ba single family, $699,000 ($693/sqft), built 1948, 1,008 sqft. > Fireplace, A/C. Est. $3,739/mo. Listed 150 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $699,000 | | Price/sqft | $693 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 1,008 | | Year Built | 1948 | | Lot Size | 5,332 sqft (0.12 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Property Type | Single Family (Other) | | Status | Pending | | Days on Market | 150 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $3,535 | | Estimated Insurance | $204 | | **Total** | **$3,739** | ## Key Amenities - Fireplace - A/C ## Property Highlights - Built in 1948 - 0.12 acre lot - 4 parking spaces - Fireplace ## Description ### Agent Description Opportunity meets location in the heart of La Mesa. Located just minutes from La Mesa Village, 8245 Orchard Ave offers a rare chance to own a property with both immediate charm and long-term upside. This 1-bedroom with option for a second bedroom home sits on a generously sized lot with potential for additional ADUs (buyer to verify), creating an exciting opportunity for investors, developers, or buyers looking to create future income potential. The home has been lovingly held in the same family for many years and offers a warm, inviting feel with endless possibilities to update, expand, or reimagine. The walkable location near shops, restaurants, coffee houses, and local events is a major draw, while the flexible zoning potential adds an additional layer of value rarely found at this price point. Whether you're looking for an entry point into one of San Diego County's most desirable communities, an investment opportunity, or a property with future development potential, this is a unique offering with multiple paths to add value. Great location. Long-term upside. Endless potential. ## Location - **Address:** 8245 Orchard, La Mesa, CA 91942 - **County:** San Diego - **Neighborhood:** LA MESA - **Coordinates:** 32.768162, -117.020341 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=32.768162,-117.020341 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** April Halvarson · **License:** 01347105 - **Brokerage:** Compass - **Broker Phone:** (858) 345-4514 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8245-Orchard-Ave_La-Mesa_CA_91942_M16642-67663?f=listhub&s=SANDICOR&m=260011176&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![8245 Orchard - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/2b1ab07485237d8cbf5520fde656d72cl-f3641162895r.jpg) ![8245 Orchard - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/2b1ab07485237d8cbf5520fde656d72cl-f1332825619r.jpg) ![8245 Orchard - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/2b1ab07485237d8cbf5520fde656d72cl-f813737580r.jpg) ![8245 Orchard - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/2b1ab07485237d8cbf5520fde656d72cl-f2978209454r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 260011176 | **Updated:** 2026-10-28 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 San Diego MLS. 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