8787 Washington Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
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8787 Washington Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,268 sqft

$967,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,933/mo*
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$967,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,933/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,268 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
1942
Living Area
1,268 sqft
Price/Sqft
$763
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

First time on the market in over 40 years! Charming California Bungalow sits on a large lot with over 8,000 sqft and alley access located within minutes of Historic downtown La Mesa, shopping & transportation. Potential income opportunity with the detached ADU or use as a mother in-law suite. Single stall garage has separate secondary laundry hook-ups for anyone using the ADU. Property has a 2bd/1ba single-family residence and a detached Studio & bath with separate private entrance. The home & ADU have been updated on the interior and exterior. Features updated kitchen, bathroom, hardwood floors & recessed lighting throughout. Detached 3 car garage located at the back of the lot with access to the alley and La Mesa Blvd. Updates include- 2022- New Roof on the house and ADU, which included all new plywood deck. New fence between the house and ADU. Pavers, firepit, and DG in rear yard. Concrete slab and retaining wall in alley, Kitchen updated. 2020 & 2021- New Bayview Windows in the house and garage. 2021- New whole home water filter system installed. Front concrete walkway poured, and slabs poured in rear-yard. 2019- All three buildings had the old siding removed, new stucco, new gutters & installed wall and ceiling insulation in the house and ADU. 2018- Garage roof replaced. ADU- New shower, flooring, exhaust fan and subpanel replaced. 2017- Rear yard sprinkler system installed. 2015- Front fence installed and all front yard grass was replaced with drought tolerant landscaping. See Supplemental for zoning improvement allowables. Zoning allows for 5 units and possibly up to 2 ADU’s in addition to the 5 units. There is a 20’ height limit and the max allowed is 40% of the site, which is approximately 6,744 sqft of the total area. Dividing that by 5 units, each unit could be approximately 1,348 sqft.
8787 Washington Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,268 sqft single-family home built in 1942. It last sold for $955,000 on Jul 23, 2025 (1% above the $950,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2022 with an asking price of $3,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 16, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $967,000, with a rent estimate of $3,874/month.

Home Details for 8787 Washington Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Ceiling Fan
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1268 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Gas Cooking, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Washer, Water Filtration, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: ElectricMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Fireplace,Forced Air UnitAir Conditioning: Central Forced AirHeating Fuel: Fireplace
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: FP in Family Room, WoodSpa: N/K
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 1Levels: 1 StoryFloors: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Tile, Wood
Security
Security: N/K

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: SlabFencing: Full, WoodOther Structures: Detached
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageParking Spaces: 5Parking: Detached,Garage,Garage - Rear Entry,Garage - Two Door,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: N/K
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Craftsman/Bungalow,Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 4942130500

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $950,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jul 16 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: 1268 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: SDMLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276.4 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 250027880Showing Service Name: None

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Cheryl Gleghorn DRE #01928674, (619) 589-8224
Coldwell Banker West
Bought with: Pinky Sengsouriya DRE #02161835, (619) 551-8302, ShoppingSDHouses
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Source: SDMLS, MLS#250027880

Price History for 8787 Washington Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/23/2025$955,000Sold
SDMLS #250027880
07/16/2025$950,000PendingSDMLS #250027880
05/29/2025$950,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250027880
05/18/2025$997,900Listed For SaleSDMLS #250027880
11/16/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Network Premium
11/02/2022$3,000Listed For RentZillow Rental Network Premium
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
07/28/2017$1,145ListingRemovedN/A
06/27/2017$1,045Listed For RentN/A
12/02/2016$332,000Sold
N/A

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$3,028
Assessment$207,140
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8787 Washington Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5170 Randlett Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
04/22/26
3
2
1,648
8545 Porter Hill Ter, La Mesa, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,005,000
07/21/26
3
1.5
1,176
8420 Porter Hill Ter, La Mesa, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$965,000
08/28/25
3
2
1,375
8860 Madison Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$795,000
03/20/26
3
1
931
8980 Linden Ln, La Mesa, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$850,000
11/25/25
2
1.5
942
5010 Randlett Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,055,000
06/08/26
3
2
1,486
8417 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$975,000
12/24/25
3
2
1,210
4894 Garfield St, La Mesa, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,210,000
05/06/26
3
3
2,022
9130 Grossmont Blvd, La Mesa, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$865,000
02/19/26
4
2
1,668
5410 Bishops Way, La Mesa, CA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$900,000
03/12/26
3
2
1,889

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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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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