MOUNT HELIX DREAM HOME — 5 BEDROOMS, 2 BONUS ROOMS, VIEWS, POOL & PARKING FOR 12+! Rarely does a property offer this much space and versatility. Situated on approximately ½ acre with nearly 4,000 sq. ft., this home is ideal for multigenerational living, extended family, entertaining, or simply having room for everyone. Featuring upstairs and downstairs living with two full kitchens, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy breathtaking views from nearly every window and the expansive viewing deck, plus a view of the iconic Mount Helix Cross from the front yard. A gated driveway accommodates up to 8 cars & a 4-car garage and workshop—an extraordinary amount of parking and storage. Workshop equipment conveys, including a second refrigerator, large freezer, air compressor and grinder. The paid-off solar system is another major advantage, with SDG&E averaging approximately $340 per year. Recent improvements include new interior and exterior paint and all-new plumbing. Outside, enjoy the Pebble Tec swimming pool, multiple open areas, mature landscaping, an impressive collection of fruit trees, including avocados and space for an ADU (buyer to verify) Additional highlights include two gas fireplaces, huge pantry, downstairs washer/dryer with additional upstairs hookup, pressurized sprinkler system, stunning new custom front door, and solar-powered motion/flood lighting. A truly rare Mount Helix opportunity combining exceptional space, privacy, views, parking, solar, pool, and multigenerational flexibility. This is the one you’ve been waiting for!
Listing Provided Courtesy of Angela M Montoya at HomeSmart Realty West
Property Details
Price:
$1,850,000
MLS #:
260021906
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subdivision:
MOUNT HELIX
Neighborhood:
eastcounty
Listed Date:
Oct 1, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,942
Total Sq Ft:
3,942
Lot Size:
20,486 sqft / 0.47 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1941
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Fire Sprinklers, Solar Panels, Electric Oven, Electric Stove
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Forced Air
Fireplaces Total
2
Heating
Forced Air Unit
Laundry Features
Electric
Levels
2 Story
Exterior
Architectural Style
See Remarks
Construction Materials
Wood/Stucco
Fencing
Full
Garage Spaces
4
Other Structures
Shop
Parking Features
Attached, Detached
Parking Spots
12
Parking Total
12
Roof
Spanish Tile
Financial
Map
Community
- Address4178 S Tropico Dr La Mesa CA
- SubdivisionMOUNT HELIX
- CityLa Mesa
- CountySan Diego
- Zip Code91941
Subdivisions in La Mesa
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in La Mesa as of Oct 07, 2026
119
Single Family Listed
64
Avg DOM
578
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,209,309
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the MOUNT HELIX subdivision, 4178 S Tropico Dr La Mesa CA is a Single Family for sale in La Mesa, CA, 91941. It is listed for $1,850,000 and features 5 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 3,942 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1941. The current price per square foot is $469. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in La Mesa is $578. The average listing price for Single Family in La Mesa is $1,209,309. To schedule a showing of MLS#260021906 at 4178 S Tropico Dr in La Mesa, CA, contact your Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty agent at 6193633000.
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