3897 Capitol St, La Mesa, CA 91941
OFF MARKET

3897 Capitol St
La Mesa, CA 91941

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,038 sqft

$756,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,672/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$756,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,672/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,038 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$756K
Since last month
Decreased$13K (-1.7%)
Since last year
Increased$14K (+1.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$354K (+88.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +79% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$754K
July 2026$767K
June 2026$772K
May 2026$775K
April 2026$778K
March 2026$776K
February 2026$762K
January 2026$743K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3851 Bass St, La Mesa, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$665,500
09/30/25
3
1
1,038
7263 Blackton Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$800,000
03/02/26
3
1
1,073
3868 Bass St, La Mesa, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$750,000
03/06/26
3
1.5
1,536
3885 King St, La Mesa, CA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$664,000
01/22/26
3
1
1,020
3946 Paula St, La Mesa, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$780,000
11/25/25
3
2
1,104
6927 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$790,000
03/03/26
3
1
1,056
4040 Apore St, La Mesa, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$895,000
04/03/26
3
2
1,206
7310 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$785,000
10/03/25
2
2.5
1,076
4138 Blackton Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$765,000
11/13/25
2
1
864
4028 Apore St, La Mesa, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$950,000
08/28/25
3
2
1,718

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
3879 Capitol St, La Mesa, CA 91941
0.04
$881,200
3
1.5
1,442
Off Market
3890 Capitol St, La Mesa, CA 91941
0.03
$818,200
3
1.5
1,076
Off Market
3852 Harris St, La Mesa, CA 91941
0.06
$849,300
3
1
1,038
Off Market
3889 Harris St, La Mesa, CA 91941
0.05
$943,800
4
2
1,614
Off Market
7326 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
0.13
$786,200
3
1
1,386
Off Market
7310 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
0.14
$791,800
2
2.5
1,076
Off Market
3851 Bass St, La Mesa, CA 91941
0.13
$671,300
3
1
1,038
Off Market
3890 Murray Hill Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941
0.09
$792,800
3
2
1,398
Off Market
3932 Murray Hill Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941
0.09
$717,400
3
2
1,236
Off Market
3868 Bass St, La Mesa, CA 91941
0.14
$750,000
3
1.5
1,536
Recently Sold
3860 Murray Hill Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941
0.09
$760,500
3
3
1,431
Off Market
3892 Bass St, La Mesa, CA 91941
0.13
$990,010
4
3
1,577
For Sale

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 3897 Capitol St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1952
Living Area
1,038 sqft
Price/Sqft
$729
Parking
Garage

About this House

Single story, 3-bdrm (one bedroom has been outfitted as office), 1 bath home with galley-style retro kitchen. Lots of good light; double-paned windows throughout with new roof.
3897 Capitol St, La Mesa, CA 91941 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,038 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $400,000 on Sep 16, 2004. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $756,200, with a rent estimate of $3,415/month.

Home Details for 3897 Capitol St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall, GasHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, OfficeCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
DisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: StuccoGardenLawnPatioPorchSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952Year Updated: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6800 sqft

Mobile R/V

RV Parking
Rv Parking

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 16, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$400,000
Mar 14, 2003
Source: N/A
Sold
$325,000
Jun 7, 1999
Source: N/A
Sold
$150,000

Market trends in La Mesa

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$919K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$563
$4MoM
Available listings
189
14MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about La Mesa

At least 451 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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  • Kambramcclish63
    "Excellent access to every major SD freeway in all directions from my home"
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  • Trulia User
    "I have spent a good part of my life in La Mesa, my grandparents settling here in 1957. I live in their house. I graduated from Helix in ‘81, my niece from Grossmont in 2 weeks. Other than getting a little crowded, La Mesa is a centrally located, youthful, and social community, great to raise a family."
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  • Marcus Bravo
    "Local farmers markets and Lake murray firework show on the 4th of July. Various other events in the community as well. "
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  • Bjqms5cvkj
    "Local farmers market on Friday. Oktoberfest, winter open house,classic car shows every summer in downtown la Mesa. Great Halloween in Rolando Blvd every year. "
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  • Zedrick.miller
    "All of the city parts that they have around the La Mesa area. Plus the lakes So you can do a lot of walking"
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  • Trulia User
    "Low noises, good neighbors, clean, close to everything, etc. is family oriented. Good places to go. "
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  • Jesscorral7195
    "The houses are all well kept and unique. You are by plenty of shopping and grocery stores. The downtown area is very nice "
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  • Trulia User
    "Several neighbors with same-aged kids so we have lots of get-togethers and play dates. Trick or treating is also good. "
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  • Meagan Rourke
    "Close to most freeways. Easy commute with little to no traffic in most areas. The area has side streets that can get you most places "
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  • Ramelep
    "Eucalyptus park is great and the views of the cross make for a great backdrop. There aren’t any events that stand out. Really it’s the quiet neighborhood and the views that make it grand."
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  • Sean Dudley
    "Not bad at all. Close to highways and easy access to downtown. I have never had an issue getting around since the 52 is typically the only highways that has any serious traffic during rush hour."
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  • Trulia User
    "They would love the friendly neighborhoods, easy access to parks and trails. And pet stores for food and accessories."
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a safe environment, good access to shopping, hospital, schools, freeway, it is quiet and people are friendly."
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  • Trulia User
    "the views, the people, the schools, the history, community events, unique homes, wildlife, unincorporated, no water usage limits, central to anything you could need. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Fairly easy due to most of my commute being against traffic. I use two highways and I live next to one of them."
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  • Trulia User
    "Its quiet, the neighbors are friendly, and all the local stores provide everything I need so I rarely venture out of my area."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a lot of grass and sidewalks. Also Lake aMurray is right around cv the corner. Most people’s pets are friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "not sure about event's i only live here for 6 months.but is a great neighborhood to live in, safe and beautiful."
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  • Trulia User
    "I can easily get to any part of San Diego in 20 minutes. There is no traffic going south from here. "
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  • Chad T.
    "Great location with an amazing downtown! We are able to walk to get brunch on the weekends and enjoy the small town feel. Oktoberfest is amazing and the restaurants are all great! "
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  • Kerri B.
    "lots of dog parents, dog friendly businesses. Most apartments accept small dogs. "
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  • Gabe
    "Lots of dog walkers everyday. All-day long. 7 days a week. It’s unrelenting. You better lice dogs if you plan on living here"
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  • Tia G.
    "This is a great community. Home prices are reasonable and everybody is friendly. The schools rank very high and downtown La Mesa has really good restaurants."
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  • Lyandra L.
    "It’s very calm and peaceful. Plus a lot of close place to go to nearby. I really like the feel of the neighborhoods and the look of the houses."
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  • Dopey3492
    "love the area. lived in la mesa for 7yrs. enjoy grossmont center and the farmers market. love lake murray. made my home here ."
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  • Moses M.
    "There isn’t a lot of traffic and neighborhoods are quiet. There isn’t a lot of traffic and neighborhoods are quiet. G"
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  • Yeahgor V.
    "A lot of good well designed green parks with full equipped kid’s play grounds. La Mesa we are the strong community!"
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  • Kristin
    "I’ve live in La Mesa for 6 years and I enjoy that it is beautiful here and near shops restaurants, Lake Murray and SDSU. The trolley is close by also. People are friendly and for the most part take care of their yard and are respectful. "
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  • MARINA M.
    "Only 1 dog park so not a lot of places to let your dog off leash. But many parks and places to walk dogs on leash."
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  • Jeffrey D. T.
    "Neighborhood has homeless people and thieves. Cars constantly get broken into here. People trying to take their dogs into every place and it is all too expensive."
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  • Megan.ennesser
    "I work in Ramona so jumping on the 67 in the morning from the 8 is a breeze. I used to work in Scripps Ranch and the comings was less fun on the 15, mostly because more people were traveling in that direction. "
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  • Christina C.
    "there are many different types of dogs in the area. there is also the occasional homeless harassment otherwise it's fine"
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  • Jeffrey D. T.
    "Frequently hearing police pull people over. Seen at least three times cars broken into, including mine. Homeless people out and about and people not so friendly."
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  • Christina C.
    "it's right next to most high way exits and entrances, multiple schools and two different trolley stations"
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  • Joanette S.
    "Neighbors are very friendly and supportive. Very quiet with little to no car traffic. Lovely place to live"
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  • Grace P.
    "I work in La Jolla and the commute is bad. It takes 25 minutes without traffic, but it ranges from 1 hr to 1 1/2 hours each way when I’m aiming to fit a 9-5 routine. I have to leave my house near Lake Murray at 6 am every day to avoid traffic, beware of this."
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  • Vidar V.
    "you often see people walking their dogs and they always let you pet them. Sidewalks are clean and you very rarely see mess."
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  • Roberto C.
    "Good neighborhood and little league. Easy freeway access as well. Would recommend to people with families."
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  • Clcambruzzi
    "Many dog friendly areas all around town. People are always walking their dogs all around the neighborhood."
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  • Idys O. G.
    "everything is closed and very quiet city. fell like your are peace and handle all the time. are very closed the school, hospital, market , train, bus freeways and are very nice weather here . "
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Frequently asked questions about 3897 Capitol St

  • What is 3897 Capitol St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 3897 Capitol St in La Mesa, CA is $756,200.
  • What is the price history for 3897 Capitol St?
    3897 Capitol St in La Mesa, CA last sold for $400,000 in September 2004.
  • Is La Mesa a buyer's or seller's market?
    La Mesa is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in La Mesa?
    The median sale price in La Mesa is $919K. That is up $5K from the prior month.
  • Does 3897 Capitol St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 3897 Capitol St in La Mesa, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 3897 Capitol St?
    The lot at 3897 Capitol St in La Mesa, CA is about 0.16 acres (6,800 sq ft).

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