8940 Jefferson Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
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$784,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 3, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,198 sqft
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,198 sqft

8940 Jefferson Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,198 sqft
Price/Sqft
$655

Local Information

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

About this House

Solar was added last year along with a Wall Battery Unit, under the Net Energy Metering 2.0 (NEM 2.0). Solar was fully paid for, so we can have the energy cost covered based on usage.

Last year, we installed four Minisplit AC units, one for each bedroom and one in the living room/ Dining Room, which cost $15,000. The Minisplit system cools and heats the home, individually at all four locations or all four at once.

We left the gas furnace in the hallway as a backup heater, but we may remove it based on feedback.

We replaced the tile in the kitchen and added quartz countertops on the cabinets.

The front yard has three large trees for shade and gravel for low maintenance.
The backyard has grass and a nice-sized dry storage area in the back with its own gate. This property and the home to the east both share an 8-foot easement, which allows for additional storage.

The detached garage had the floor redone with epoxy, and two cars can be parked in it.

Rental price is negotiable, we are not selling and are looking for long-term renters to utilize it as their home.

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8940 Jefferson Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,198 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $157,000 on Sep 15, 1997 (4,037% above the $3,795 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $3,995 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 13, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $784,700, with a rent estimate of $3,923/month.

Home Details for 8940 Jefferson Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Wall UnitHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Detached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 8940 Jefferson Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8860 Madison Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$795,000
03/20/26
3
1
931 sqft
8980 Linden Ln, La Mesa, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$850,000
11/25/25
2
1.5
942 sqft
8917 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,025,000
08/04/26
3
2
1,660 sqft
5055 Bancroft Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$995,100
04/30/26
3
2
1,814 sqft
9130 Grossmont Blvd, La Mesa, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$865,000
02/19/26
4
2
1,668 sqft
9130 Johnson Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$800,000
04/28/26
3
2
1,967 sqft
4734 Garfield St, La Mesa, CA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$830,000
10/02/25
3
1.5
1,641 sqft
8545 Porter Hill Ter, La Mesa, CA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$1,005,000
07/21/26
3
1.5
1,176 sqft
9130 Shirley Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$910,000
12/03/25
3
3
2,032 sqft
5134 Randlett Dr, La Mesa, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$990,000
08/06/26
3
2
1,529 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in La Mesa

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,923/mo
Average rent
$2.5K
$5MoM
Available listings
221
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What Locals Say about La Mesa

At least 451 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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  • 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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  • 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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 13, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,795
Aug 4, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,795
Price decreased by 5%
Jul 19, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,995
Jul 17, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Jul 10, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,000

Frequently asked questions about 8940 Jefferson Ave

  • What is 8940 Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8940 Jefferson Ave in La Mesa, CA is $784,700.
  • What is the price history for 8940 Jefferson Ave?
    8940 Jefferson Ave in La Mesa, CA last sold for $157,000 in September 1997.
  • 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 $919K. That is up $5K from the prior month.
  • Does 8940 Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8940 Jefferson Ave in La Mesa, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 8940 Jefferson Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8940 Jefferson Ave in La Mesa, CA has in-unit laundry.

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