3973 Violet St, La Mesa, CA 91941
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OFF MARKET

$919,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Nov 13, 2026
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,585 sqft

3973 Violet St, La Mesa, CA 91941

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,585 sqft
$580/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 3973 Violet St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Furnished roomBright furnished roomSoftened and alkaline-filtered waterShared living spaces
Private Room for Rent Quiet La Mesa Home

$1,495/month or $375/week

Flexible term available (weekly or month-to-month)

 $500 refundable security deposit
 All utilities + Wi-Fi + basic supplies included
 Laundry on-site
 Easy street parking

Enjoy peaceful living in a clean, comfortable La Mesa home just:

 1 minute to I-94
 11 minutes to downtown San Diego
 15 minutes to beaches
 Near SDSU, hospitals, and freeway access

The home features softened and alkaline-filtered water, a bright furnished room, and shared living spaces.

Ideal for a quiet, responsible professional with a daytime work schedule who appreciates a calm environment. One friendly dog lives in the home, so pet lovers welcome (sorry, no additional pets). The homeowner (female professional) also resides in the home.

 Perfect for travel nurses, SDSU professionals, and commuters
 Furnished room Utilities included Great location

Month to month
3973 Violet St, La Mesa, CA 91941 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,585 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $529,000 on Apr 4, 2018 (35,285% above the $1,495 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2025 with an asking price of $5,950 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 27, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $919,400, with a rent estimate of $5,732/month.

Home Details for 3973 Violet St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
Room & Shared Space
Room is furnishedHas private bath

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Sublet/TemporaryAvailable: nowUtilities Share: Included

Comparable Sales for 3973 Violet St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3892 Bass St, La Mesa, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$921,000
10/30/26
4
3
1,577 sqft
3946 Paula St, La Mesa, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$780,000
11/25/25
3
2
1,104 sqft
4038 Marian St, La Mesa, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$935,000
07/02/26
4
2
1,401 sqft
3868 Bass St, La Mesa, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$750,000
03/06/26
3
1.5
1,536 sqft
7216 Pearson St, La Mesa, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$925,000
04/10/26
3
2.5
2,359 sqft
4227 69th St, La Mesa, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$920,000
05/07/26
4
3
1,384 sqft
4138 Massachusetts Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$959,000
10/27/26
3
2
1,518 sqft
7104 Hybeth Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$725,000
04/15/26
3
2
1,330 sqft
6837 Celia Vista Dr, San Diego, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,030,000
02/04/26
3
3
1,412 sqft
7183 Purdue Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$785,000
07/23/26
4
2
1,435 sqft

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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 27, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$5,950
Aug 23, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$5,950
Jun 28, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Jun 26, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
PriceChange
$4,950
Price decreased by 15%
Jun 19, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$5,850

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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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet, walkable, residences are unique and set back from street. Wonderful views and shops close by. Solid schools "
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  • Andrea Hawkins
    "Dogs are popular here everyone welcomes Dogs"
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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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Frequently asked questions about 3973 Violet St

  • What is 3973 Violet St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 3973 Violet St in La Mesa, CA is $919,400.
  • What is the price history for 3973 Violet St?
    3973 Violet St in La Mesa, CA last sold for $529,000 in April 2018.
  • Is La Mesa a buyer's or seller's market?
    La Mesa is currently a buyer'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 $868K. That is down $8.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 3973 Violet St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3973 Violet St in La Mesa, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 3973 Violet St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 3973 Violet St in La Mesa, CA has in-unit laundry.

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