8525 Mesa Rd, Santee, CA 92071
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OFF MARKET

8525 Mesa Rd
Santee, CA 92071

  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,600 sqft (on 0.90 acres)

$1,192,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,237/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$1,192,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,237/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,600 sqft
(on 0.90 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1952
Lot Size
0.9 acres
Living Area
2,600 sqft
Price/Sqft
$459

About this House

This home is truly a one of a kind rental opportunity. 5 bedrooms and 2 baths, excellent for a large family who needs space and privacy. Finishing the remodel right now, you can be the first to move in with all the new floors, bathrooms, and kitchen. You won't find another home with this location and space that is newly remodeled.

Remodel:
Has new hardwood floors, LED lighting, new kitchen and appliances, ceiling fans and heating in each room, all new windows, and freshly painted inside and outside.

Land:
Lots of parking, house sits on a 1 acre of land, private with no neighbors near you.

Location:
Right across the street from Big Rock Park, Little League Fields, Elementary School, Cowles mountain hiking trails, 125 freeway, 52 free way, Mission Gorge road.

Please call me if you have any questions and would like to see the place. SAM (619) 933-2709
8525 Mesa Rd, Santee, CA 92071 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,600 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $550,000 on May 30, 2017. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2017 with an asking price of $3,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 28, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,192,500, with a rent estimate of $5,621/month.

Home Details for 8525 Mesa Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Master BathCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDisposalRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Stucco, WoodLawn
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 3Parking: Off Street, On Street

Property Information

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

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.90 acres

Mobile R/V

RV Parking
Rv Parking

Price History for 8525 Mesa Rd

DatePriceEventSource
12/28/2017$2,950ListingRemovedN/A
10/29/2017$2,950PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/17/2017$3,200Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/30/2017$550,000Sold
N/A
05/16/2014$750,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/16/2013$750,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/09/2008$499,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/05/2008$499,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Santee

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$743K
$14.25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$522
$6MoM
Available listings
142
1MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$7,643
Assessment$638,315
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8525 Mesa Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8509 Val Vista Dr, Santee, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$800,000
05/20/26
3
2
1,260
8482 Mesa Heights Rd, Santee, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,170,000
04/23/26
4
2.5
2,331
8531 Tyler St, Santee, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,513,000
04/27/26
5
3
2,556
8534 Sandstone Dr, Santee, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$875,000
02/13/26
4
2
1,272
8556 Matterhorn Dr, Santee, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$780,000
02/18/26
4
2
1,144
8714 Dania Ct, Santee, CA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$1,180,000
10/21/25
5
3
2,395
8009 Shantung Dr, Santee, CA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$930,000
06/15/26
4
2
1,800
8080 Poplin Dr, Santee, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$750,000
09/22/25
3
2
1,067
8524 Big Rock Rd, Santee, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$792,300
12/22/25
3
2
1,507
7902 Poplin Dr, Santee, CA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$890,000
08/22/25
4
2
1,755

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Santee

At least 316 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

  • 66 % 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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  • Safa Haji
    "Very safe and calm"
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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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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 8525 Mesa Rd

  • What is 8525 Mesa Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8525 Mesa Rd in Santee, CA is $1,192,500.
  • What is the price history for 8525 Mesa Rd?
    8525 Mesa Rd in Santee, CA last sold for $550,000 in May 2017.
  • Is Santee a buyer's or seller's market?
    Santee is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Santee?
    The median sale price in Santee is $743K. That is down $14.25K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 8525 Mesa Rd?
    The lot at 8525 Mesa Rd in Santee, CA is about 0.90 acres (39,204 sq ft).
  • Does 8525 Mesa Rd have parking?
    Yes, 8525 Mesa Rd in Santee, CA has on-site parking.