8551 Roach Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
OFF MARKET

8551 Roach Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942

  • 2 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,201 sqft

$1,060,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,237/mo*
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$1,060,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,237/mo*
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2 Beds
3 Baths
2,201 sqft

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Description

Fantastic La Mesa Village location. This lovely home was fully remodeled in 1990. It features a formal living room, dining area, and large family room that could easily be converted to a 3rd bedroom if needed. This is a must see.
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.

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Home Details for 8551 Roach Dr

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: Stucco

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1980Year Updated: 1990
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features

Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6970 sqft

Price History for 8551 Roach Dr

DatePriceEventSource
07/31/2015$515,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$7,717
Assessment$609,649
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8551 Roach Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8475 Hillcrest Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$409,000
11/17/25
2
2
1,661
8518 Chevy Chase Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,055,000
03/26/26
4
3
2,014
8605 Washington Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$817,500
05/19/25
3
2
1,205
8420 Porter Hill Ter, La Mesa, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$965,000
08/28/25
3
2
1,375
8535 Hillcrest Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
10/14/25
3
3
2,192
4723 Boulder Pl, La Mesa, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
08/21/25
3
3
2,533
5170 Randlett Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
04/22/26
3
2
1,648
8417 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$975,000
12/24/25
3
2
1,210
4894 Garfield St, La Mesa, CA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$1,210,000
05/06/26
3
3
2,022
4848 Cypress St, La Mesa, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$825,000
01/20/26
2
1
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Idys O. G.
    "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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  • Samlkkbraun
    "check Megan's law webpage. there are some creeps right across from our doorstep. yes there are some good people but it is hard to rest easy knowing about our 'neighbors' and I don't even have children yet."
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8551 Roach Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,201 sqft single-family home built in 1980. This property is not currently available for sale. 8551 Roach Dr was last sold on Jul 31, 2015 for $515,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 8551 Roach Dr is $1,060,000.