8535 Hillcrest Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
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SOLD
OCT 14, 2025

8535 Hillcrest Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,192 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$1,350,000

Last Sold: Oct 14, 2025
4% below list $1.4M
$616/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,224/mo*
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$1,350,000

Last Sold: Oct 14, 2025
4% below list $1.4M
$616/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,224/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,192 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Welcome to this beautiful La Mesa home, uniquely situated on two parcels at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and just a 6-minute walk to La Mesa's bustling downtown! A generous driveway offers parking for 10-15 vehicles with a separate 4-car garage. Step into your formal entryway with beautiful wood-beamed ceilings and saltillo tile floors. This home's eclectic style pulls from all the best interior design genres to blend seamlessly into a wonderful curated experience. Off the entryway, the family room is drenched in natural lighting pouring in from all sides from multiple new oversized windows throughout. Wood beam ceilings, original refinished wood floors, and a gas fireplace add to the charm and coziness of the room. A newly remodeled kitchen has plenty of counter space for entertaining, loads of storage options, and newer appliances for peace of mind. A small breakfast room or optional office space is off the kitchen while a formal dining room is on the opposite end of the kitchen with expansive windows capturing the elevated city views. Step out onto your beautifully appointed patio to relax and entertain from sun up to sun down. Shared on this same floor are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The primary bedroom offers wood-beamed ceilings again as well as a large-sized closet. Head downstairs and you will find a secondary living room with an attached bathroom, a large oversized 3rd bedroom, a dedicated laundry room and flex space. This floor would make for a wonderful primary retreat with some changes OR as a completely separate unit. The home's grounds have been painstakingly redone to offer full usage of the extensive property. Paver driveway, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, artificial turf, and low-water landscaping have all been done within the past year. Also in the past 4 years, the home has had all-new roofing, painted inside and out, sewer lining, electrical upgrades, water filtration, dual pane windows, HVAC system, and appliances. Solar is fully paid for as well!
8535 Hillcrest Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,192 sqft single-family home built in 1942. It last sold for $1,350,000 on Oct 14, 2025 (4% below the $1,400,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,141,500, with a rent estimate of $5,352/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$616/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 8535 Hillcrest Ave

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2192 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Ice Maker, Gas Range, Counter Top, Gas Cooking, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: GasMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air UnitAir Conditioning: Central Forced Air,Wall/WindowHeating Fuel: Forced Air Unit
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: FP in Living Room
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Brick/Pavers, Carpet, Tile, WoodCommon Walls: Detached
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Levels: 2 StoryFloors: Brick Pavers, Carpet, Tile, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Mountains/Hills
Security
Security: N/K

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Balcony, Deck, Porch - Front, Porch - RearFencing: Full
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 4Number of Covered Spaces: 4Has a GarageParking Spaces: 14Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: N/K
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Connected

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Mediterranean/Spanish
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, Lap Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 4944311500

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,400,000Price Per Sqft: $616/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Sep 15 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: La MesaCommunity: LA MESA
School Information
Elementary School District: La Mesa Spring Valley School DisJr High / Middle School District: La Mesa Spring Valley School DisHigh School District: Grossmont Union High School Dist

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2192 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: N/K

HOA

Association for this Listing: SDMLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Exchange, FHA, VA

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 250024051Attribution Contact: 916-705-5454Showing Service Name: ShowingTime

Additional Information

N/KSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Courtney Valletta DRE #01940898, (916) 705-5454
Real Broker
Ryan S Woods DRE #01995700, (619) 847-7569
Real Broker
Bought with: Knute Brookshier DRE #01949806, (619) 916-1574, Compass
Co-Buyer's Agent: Richard J Spiering DRE #01940898, (619) 540-3483, Compass
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Source: SDMLS, MLS#250024051

Price History for 8535 Hillcrest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/14/2025$1,350,000Sold
SDMLS #250024051
08/15/2025$1,400,000ContingentSDMLS #250024051
07/28/2025$1,400,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250024051
07/23/2025$1,450,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250024051
06/27/2025$1,499,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250024051
05/23/2025$1,548,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250024051
04/29/2025$1,549,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250024051
04/10/2025$1,599,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #250024051
09/22/2021$950,000Sold
SDMLS #210022993
08/26/2021$950,000PendingSDMLS #210022993
08/17/2021$950,000PriceChange
SDMLS #210022993
08/12/2021$1,000,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #210022993
02/18/2014$649,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/11/2014$649,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/25/2013$679,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/17/2013$679,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/24/2013$525,000Sold
N/A
02/01/2013$559,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in La Mesa

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$918K
$7.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
Price per sq ft
$557
$9MoM
Available listings
173
9MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$10,653
Assessment$840,475
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8535 Hillcrest Ave

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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Sqft
4723 Boulder Pl, La Mesa, CA
0.10
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$1,250,000
08/21/25
3
3
2,533
8518 Chevy Chase Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.04
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$1,055,000
03/26/26
4
3
2,014
8720 Glenira Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.31
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$1,430,000
08/15/25
3
3
2,586
4894 Garfield St, La Mesa, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,210,000
05/06/26
3
3
2,022
8648 Alpine Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,094,000
05/08/26
3
2
1,638
4568 4th St, La Mesa, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,275,000
05/18/26
4
2.5
1,579
8417 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$975,000
12/24/25
3
2
1,210
4635 4th St, La Mesa, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,175,000
05/18/26
3
2
1,236
4636 Panorama Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,095,000
05/04/26
3
2
1,643

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What Locals Say about La Mesa

At least 450 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
    "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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    "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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    "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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  • Mario Z.
    "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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    "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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