8653 Washington Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
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SOLD
JUL 16, 2026

8653 Washington Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 780 sqft

$910,000

Last Sold: Jul 16, 2026
4% over list $879K
$1,167/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,583/mo*
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$910,000

Last Sold: Jul 16, 2026
4% over list $879K
$1,167/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,583/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
780 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1940
Living Area
780 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,167/sqft
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Welcome to the Enchanted Garden House, a beautifully updated 1940s cottage tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of La Mesa, just moments from the Village. Blending timeless character with thoughtful modern improvements, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence features original architectural details, tongue-and-groove siding, and an inviting open-concept living space designed for today's lifestyle. Recent upgrades include a remodeled kitchen, upgraded electrical system, Tesla charger, mini-split heating and air conditioning system, new flooring, fresh interior paint, custom closet systems, new ceiling fans, and a newly installed front yard fence. The detached shed has been insulated, creating a versatile space ideal for a home office, studio, gym, or workshop. Step outside into a private backyard retreat featuring lush landscaping and multiple outdoor living spaces to enjoy year-round. Relax beneath the covered patio, unwind in the recently installed hot tub, gather around the chimenea, enjoy a meal under the arbor, or simply take in the peaceful garden setting. Designed for both entertaining and everyday enjoyment, the outdoor space offers a true extension of the home. Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance to La Mesa Village's, The Hills Pub, popular shops, restaurants, farmers market, and community events, while also benefiting from easy access to the 8, 94, and 125 freeways. A rare opportunity to own a character-filled home that perfectly combines vintage charm, modern updates, and exceptional outdoor living.
8653 Washington Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 780 sqft single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for $910,000 on Jul 16, 2026 (4% above the $879,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $910,400, with a rent estimate of $2,849/month.

Home Details for 8653 Washington Ave

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 780 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Electric Stove, Freezer, GrillDishwasherLaundry: Other/RemarksRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Zoned Areas,Heat PumpAir Conditioning: Wall/WindowHeating Fuel: Zoned Areas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 1Levels: 1 Story

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: Partial, Wood
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached
Pool
Pool: N/K
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Wood, Fiber Cement, Lap Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 4942020700

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $879,000Price Per Sqft: $1,167/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jun 22 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: La MesaCommunity: LA MESA

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 780 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Spa/Hot Tub

HOA

Association for this Listing: SDMLS

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 260014733Showing Service Name: ShowingTime

Additional Information

Spa/Hot TubSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Max Folkers DRE #01466910, (619) 977-8364
RE/MAX Pacific
Bought with: Gia Salinaro DRE #02247317, (516) 361-5844, eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Source: SDMLS, MLS#260014733

Price History for 8653 Washington Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/16/2026$910,000Sold
SDMLS #260014733
06/23/2026$879,000PendingSDMLS #260014733
06/18/2026$879,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #260014733
06/21/2023$768,000Sold
SDMLS #230008779
05/22/2023$789,000PendingSDMLS #230008779
05/11/2023$789,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #230008779

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$10,142
Assessment$799,027
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8653 Washington Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8860 Madison Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$795,000
03/20/26
3
1
931
4848 Cypress St, La Mesa, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$825,000
01/20/26
2
1
806
8545 Porter Hill Ter, La Mesa, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,005,000
07/21/26
3
1.5
1,176
8980 Linden Ln, La Mesa, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$850,000
11/25/25
2
1.5
942
8210 Orchard Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$780,000
08/27/25
2
1
708
5134 Randlett Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$990,000
08/06/26
3
2
1,529
8587 Alpine Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$740,000
03/24/26
3
1
908
4834 Schuyler Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$900,000
06/23/26
3
2
1,206
5010 Randlett Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,055,000
06/08/26
3
2
1,486

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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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  • Kambramcclish63
    "Excellent access to every major SD freeway in all directions from my home"
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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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  • 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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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 8653 Washington Ave

  • What is 8653 Washington Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8653 Washington Ave in La Mesa, CA is $910,400.
  • What is the price history for 8653 Washington Ave?
    8653 Washington Ave in La Mesa, CA last sold for $910,000 in July 2026.
  • Is La Mesa a buyer's or seller's market?
    La Mesa is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in La Mesa?
    The median sale price in La Mesa is $918K. That is up $7.08K from the prior month.
  • Does 8653 Washington Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 8653 Washington Ave in La Mesa, CA has a pool.
  • Does 8653 Washington Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8653 Washington Ave in La Mesa, CA has laundry facilities.
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