Live Off the Grid at the Base of Mt. Helix Welcome to 3918 Calavo Dr—where sustainability meets comfort on over half an acre of opportunity. This unique property features a rare 15kW Tesla Solar Roof paired with three Tesla home batteries, giving you the freedom to live off the grid while slashing energy costs. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths across 1,772 square feet, freshly painted inside and out with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The original garage has been thoughtfully converted into an extra-large primary suite, adding flexibility and functionality to the home. The expansive backyard offers 1,000+ sq ft of outdoor living space - ideal for entertaining, with plenty of room for RVs, boats, or future additions like a detached garage or ADU. Nestled at the base of Mt. Helix in the desirable Mt. Helix Rancho neighborhood, this property offers privacy, power, and endless potential.
For sale
$998,000
3918 Calavo Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
3beds
1,772sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.51 Acres Lot
$991,100 Zestimate®
$563/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Expansive backyardOver half an acreRoom for rvs boatsOutdoor living spaceBeautiful hardwood floorsExtra-large primary suite
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 27, 2025 at 02:24pm
Listed by:
Charles N Wheeler DRE #01969256 267-242-7565,
Redfin Corporation
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250031837

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Kitchen
- Area: 153
- Dimensions: 17 x 9
Living room
- Area: 441
- Dimensions: 21 x 21
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Forced Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Stove, Electric Cooking
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Gas, Washer Hookup
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,772
- Total interior livable area: 1,772 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage: None Known, Non-Garage: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Gate,Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: .25 to .5 AC
- Topography: Gently Rolling,Steep
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5012310300
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Other/Remarks
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Meter on Property
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mt. Helix Rancho
Location
- Region: La Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $563/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $794,489
- Annual tax amount: $9,368
- Date on market: 6/26/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right (R)
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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