8428 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
OFF MARKET

8428 Lemon Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941

  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 692 sqft

$1,111,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,651/mo*
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$1,111,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,651/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Studio
1 Bath
692 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

BRAND New Large (692 SF) unique, and beautifully appointed studio in a 1928 bungalow in sought after neighborhood.

Private entrance down a set of stairs to private native plant garden and covered patio. Garden is on drip irrigation and maintained by owner and landscapers.

Construction has been completed with the exception of a pendant light in the kitchen and replacement of the blinds in the living room. A cast iron clawfoot tub is scheduled to arrive on February 19, 2025 and will be installed shortly thereafter. All items will be completed next week with the possible exception of the clawfoot tub plumbing.

Looking for a considerate, and responsible tenant who will love living here, and appreciate the patio, private garden and the hummingbirds.

Full size, brand new, top of the line appliances are included. Brick fireplace. Quartz countertops. Tile shower and unique vanity. There is also a pool that can be made available for use.

Located one and a half blocks from Sheldon's in downtown La Mesa. Very walkable neighborhood with choice of restaurants and shops.

Additional shared interior storage can be made available.

The remaining portion of the house and property are occupied by the owner.

Please do not disturb occupants.

*First month's rent and security deposit equal to one month's rent required at lease signing. There are no application or administrative fees.
*A lot of care was taken and cost invested in constructing a high quality ADU. Seeking an easy going, quiet, responsible, potentially long term tenant who cares about taking care of the property and will appreciate living here.
*Owner lives on the upper level of the home. A garage and laundry room used by the owner are located on the same level as the ADU.
*This is a quiet neighborhood which means no loud noises after 9PM. No loud music at any time.
*Rental insurance policy required: $500,000 minimum coverage, owner named as additional insured.
*This property has solar panels. Utility cost is based on usage with a true-up period ending in November 2025. A set fee of $50 for electrical utility costs shall be paid to the owner on a mutually agreed day of the month. It is not known how the additional electrical costs (dryer and stove) will affect the electric bill, but it is anticipated that the maximum cost will be $50/month and is most likely to go down after November 2025. Should electrical, water, or gas usage (water heater only) be excessive, an additional amount based on actual costs may be added to the monthly utility fee. This is also highly unlikely to occur unless tenant is very irresponsible about utility usage. Trash pick up is included in the rent. If the amount is too high or low, the tenant will be notified in writing, and the fee will be adjusted.
*Private patio is intended for furnishing and use by the tenant. Chairs, tables, outdoor rugs, potted plants and appropriate freestanding decorative items may be placed here. The garden/patio shall not be used for storage, with the exception of bicycle/s.
*Tenant is responsible for setting up and paying for an internet connection and land line, if any, with Cox. The infrastructure is already in place.

*No Smoking - Inside or Outside
*No Roommate/s
*No Subleasing
*No Pets or Other Living Creatures Allowed
*Due to limited space on the street, owner and tenant share trash, green waste and recycling bins.
*Brick Fireplace in Private Yard cannot be used due to fire hazard.
*Street parking is the only available parking.
*Landscaping is maintained by the owner and two landscape contractors.
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 February 16, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Patio, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 8428 Lemon Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Pool
Pool

Price History for 8428 Lemon Ave

DatePriceEventSource
02/24/2025$2,350ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
01/24/2025$2,350PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
01/19/2025$2,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
08/17/2006$680,000Sold
N/A
07/25/1997$180,000Sold
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Market trends in La Mesa

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$910K
$72.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$548
$5MoM
Available listings
164
7MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$11,214
Assessment$884,199
Home facts updated by county records

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4848 Cypress St, La Mesa, CA
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$825,000
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$780,000
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708
8622-24 Washington Ave, La Mesa, CA
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$550,000
10/20/25
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700
8417 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.04
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$975,000
12/24/25
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1,210
4510 Acacia Ave, La Mesa, CA
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$747,000
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864
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1.5
924
4834 Schuyler Ave, La Mesa, CA
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$900,000
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3
2
1,206
4635 4th St, La Mesa, CA
0.11
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$1,175,000
05/18/26
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1,236
8475 Hillcrest Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.09
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$409,000
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What Locals Say about La Mesa

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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "They would love the friendly neighborhoods, easy access to parks and trails. And pet stores for food and accessories."
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    "It is a safe environment, good access to shopping, hospital, schools, freeway, it is quiet and people are friendly."
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "I drive to work but if I head downtown, I take the trolley to avoid paying much for parking. I live close to a trolley station."
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8428 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 692 sqft single-family home. This property is not currently available for sale. 8428 Lemon Ave was last sold on Aug 17, 2006 for $680,000 (28,836% higher than the asking price of $2,350). The current Trulia Estimate for 8428 Lemon Ave is $1,111,500.