8209 1/2 Mesa Rd, Santee, CA 92071
OFF MARKET

8209 1/2 Mesa Rd
Santee, CA 92071

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,200 sqft

$559,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,417/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$559,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,417/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 sqft

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Description

2BR 1BA house located across the street from Mission Trails Regional Park on a beautiful 40-Acre lot with 100+ acres of adjoining open space native habitat. House was recently updated with new stucco siding, new windows and new paint. See mesafarms dot org for more information on the property and houses and our contact information. Please read the full description below before replying. Applicants must have excellent credit, references, be able to provide proof of income, and should have a background or interests in organic gardening, farming, native habitat restoration, and living on a homestead property with common areas shared by several friendly tenants / small families.

The house has high-end finishes throughout, including solid Oak kitchen cabinets, quartz counters, porcelain tile flooring in the kitchen & dining room, solid oak flooring in the rest of the house, 3 separately zoned HVAC units, and a spacious rooftop deck overlooking Mission Trails. The 40+ acre back yard goes past the horizon, consisting of a valley and 2 mountain ridges rising from 420 feet to 760 feet elevation, with a seasonal stream that runs in winter months through the valley and 40 feet to the North of the house. The back 35 acres of our land is protected San Diegan Coastal Sage Scrub habitat conservation area that has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. Literally across the street from Mission Trails Regional Park, a 5-minute bike ride to 100's of stores and restaurants, a 15-minute drive to Downtown San Diego, and 20 minutes to La Jolla Shores, few other houses in the county are as conveniently located yet situated within such expansive natural beauty.

A separate detached 140sf workshop/office structure located less than 10 feet from the house is also included, perfect for a home office, yoga studio, art studio, etc. The workshop also has solid Oak flooring and a separate HVAC unit.

Rent includes water, trash, wired & wifi internet, and landscape maintenance. Tenant pays electric and a share of water usage. The house has a utility room with washer & dryer hookups. Security deposit amount is equal to one month's rent. Well-behaved pets may be OK with additional pet deposit.

NOTE: Please email us at the email address listed on our website. (Messages sent through this site are often flagged as spam.) If you do not receive an reply to your email within 12-24 hours, be sure to check your spam folder.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from January 12, 2025

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Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 8209 1/2 Mesa Rd

Interior Features

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Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
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MicrowaveRefrigerator
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Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 6 Month

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 8209 1/2 Mesa Rd

DatePriceEventSource
01/17/2025$3,300ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
12/04/2024$3,300Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
10/31/2018$2,650ListingRemovedN/A
10/19/2018$2,650Listed For RentN/A
02/26/2018$2,300ListingRemovedN/A
02/22/2018$2,300PriceChange
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01/26/2018$2,400Listed For RentN/A
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What Locals Say about Santee

At least 315 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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  • Thornton
    "Great location for kids and schools. Very safe community. You can’t go wrong in Santee, CA. We’ve been here since 1999 and love it. All sports area for both boys and girls. "
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  • Teri San Pascual
    "Depending on which area you live in, it’s definitely a good mix of diversity. Great food choices throughout the town. Overall, Santee is a safe place. "
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  • Jacob Turner
    "Great place to live, there's plenty of park space and local cafes or restaurants with plenty of nearby amenities"
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  • Billomed
    "None. Really not a great community recreation organized city. Lacks basic community programming. I find ur ti be limiting. No sheriffs ever around. Not sure what more to say. "
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  • Thornton
    "The people are great and it’s a very safe community with lots of local flare. The restaurants cater to the locals, and welcome all new guests."
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  • Dana dejesa
    "Dogs are allowed. Certain breeds are restricted. Most people pick up their dog poop. They must be on leashes."
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  • Candy.feathers
    "Good schools, shopping and neighborhoods. People are invested in the community. Santee lakes is very nice. Lots of clean and safe parks "
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  • Joelene E.
    "Very nice neighborhood to live in. Feel safe walking around . Less than 5 minute walk to grocery stores and less than or about 15 minute walk to target and many other stores . Love it!!"
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  • Joelene E.
    "There's a nice dog park near where I live in santee. They remodeled the park. It's great. Trails to walk around."
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  • Jacosta2275
    "Halloween fire pits in the front yard every year. Forth of July is always great. You can see them from your front yard. Santee lakes are amazing and a great place to fish."
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  • Kathyrn P.
    "Great neighborhood to walk. I personally do it everyday and I see lots of dog owners out and about with their furry friend(s)."
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  • Joelene E.
    "Seems people are walking their dogs often. I don't mind them 🤷🏽‍♀️. I don't have any dogs but they seem welcome. They even have a dog park near by thats divided in 3 sections . in"
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  • Chris M.
    "Rush hour can be difficult, particularly at the ends of the week. Most commuting is done via personal vehicle"
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  • Fowki
    "I’m currently retired so I don’t have a commute. But traffic around town is heavy, but tolerable. The 52 is challenging during peak hours, so it takes some planning."
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  • Heather C.
    "I grew up here and worked hard to move back as an adult. I love everything about santee and probably won’t ever leave. "
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  • Sthornton.ciaadj
    "Great family oriented city. We have been here for 20 years, and watched our children grow up. Santee has gone from a small town into a progressive city."
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  • Fowki
    "They would like the friendly other dog walkers and well-mannered dogs. They would enjoy the tidy neighborhood."
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  • Srfryder3
    "Monthly events bring friends and family together. ie summer concerts, holiday tree lighting, aloha 5k..."
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  • Srfryder3
    "I’ve lived here for over 6 years. It’s community based, good schools, safe area, nice homes new and old. "
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  • Matt
    "Very little crime in this neighborhood. Likely the most safe in San Diego County. The worst thing in the area is petty crime from stealing in grocery stores."
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  • AJ D.
    "Dog owners would like Santee because there are many dog owners and many businesses are dog friendly. "
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  • Terisanpascual
    "There are a lot of events and things to do nearby. Breweries are great. Drive In Theater is unique, it is one out of two in San Diego County. There’s also a big popular Swap Meat in Santee on weekends."
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  • Jessica
    "the city is growing rapidly can be a bit busy but over all it's a nice place to live. easy freeway access but does tend to get alot of traffic in the morning and rush hour. new houses and communities being built all the time"
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  • Destiny R.
    "I drive my car and nothing is too far. You can get to anything from here. plus a variety of food places "
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  • Mamajulie
    "Santee is a nice bedroom community with many families with activities and parks galore. Great schools both K through 8 and high schools. We have wonderful shopping opportunities and lot of places to eat out. "
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  • Mamajulie
    "We have dog pick up bags around the neighborhood! Most everyone picks up after there dog here. The neighborhood is hilly and makes for a great walk for dogs. We have not seen aggressive breeds. Most owners are friendly as well!"
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  • Tahir10ali
    "Takes about 20 min to get downtown without traffic. With traffic, up to 45 min. 52 heading west gets backed up in the mornings."
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  • Isabella L.
    "Amazing place to grow up great community schools are Great .Lakes always have events going on. Good food options great church community as well"
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  • Alexander Y.
    "I like how my area has a lot of shops and amenities near by but there are a few things that are missing that I would like. Other than that there are a few homeless people in the area and some unpleasant people around. A lot of drivers are aggressive and not courteous, and I wish there were better sidewalks for people to walk safely on."
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  • Wdmfacebook
    "I work from home so it is a perfect commute! I think most people I know here are okay with their commute."
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  • Joejtsn
    "They have different events based on different occasions. A very welcoming area that feels safe with great schools all around. Concert every Thursday night."
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  • C.M.
    "Everything is where it needs to be though business/work obligations usually require a commute that can take anywhere from 10-15 minutes up to an hour or more."
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  • Lou R.
    " people seam to be very friendly and carrying in our neighborhood! It's a great and wonderful place to live! "
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  • Lou R.
    "I love in this neighborhood and the people are very friendly and carrying! A great area to live!🇺🇸💖✌😀 "
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  • Shyann D.
    "There's a few dog parks. People at the dog parks are really friendly. "
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  • Tera L.
    "it very peace full not alot of noise after dark and the people that live here are always great and welcoming to.new people "
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  • Tudarapoetry
    "Very quiet and safe neighborhood. Gorgeous views at night and in the day. There's a dog park right down the street."
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  • Joshua C. C.
    "Older developed part of Santee. Great neighbors, kind and great place to have a family. Larger yards and mature landscaping."
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8209 1/2 Mesa Rd, Santee, CA 92071 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home. This property is not currently available for sale. The current Trulia Estimate for 8209 1/2 Mesa Rd is $559,900.