CUSTOM-BUILT LA MESA RETREAT, PANORAMIC VIEWS. OVER ½ ACRE LOT. AGGRESSIVELY PRICED AT $1,199,000 is this true entertainer’s design converge in this exceptional La Mesa hillside retreat-custom built in 2005 by the owner, who is also a contractor. Spanning 2,400 sq. ft., the home was designed to host and impress with seamless indoor-outdoor flow that frames breathtaking panoramic views extend east to San Miguel Mountain and west to the Coronado Islands and the iconic Coronado Bridge. Mahogany and travertine floors and designer finishes, and a beautifully appointed chef’s kitchen reflect significant investment and craftsmanship rarely found at this price point. The primary suite is a refined sanctuary, offering a private sitting area, spa-inspired bath, generous walk-in closet, and a dramatic three-way fireplace that elevates the ambiance throughout. A wine cellar, owned solar, architectural-grade roofing with 25+ years remaining on the warranty, and meticulous attention to detail in every room underscore the quality and permanence of a true custom build—an increasingly rare find in San Diego. The upper tier of the lot, currently home to the solar array, presents a premier opportunity for a bespoke gazebo, private spa retreat, or ADU—an exceptional vantage point designed to fully embrace the estate’s breathtaking vistas. Minutes from La Mesa Village, with easy freeway access, 15 minutes to downtown and just 20 minutes to Coronado and the beaches, this is panoramic hillside living at an exceptional value.
For sale
Price cut: $4K (3/10)
$1,195,000
3812 Costa Bella Way, La Mesa, CA 91941
3beds
2,400sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
0.52 Acres Lot
$1,185,200 Zestimate®
$498/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wine cellarDesigner finishesDramatic three-way fireplaceGenerous walk-in closetMahogany and travertine floorsOwned solarSeamless indoor-outdoor flow
- 40 days |
- 1,508 |
- 45 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 28, 2026 at 11:34am
Listed by:
Kyle A Alberto DRE #02119447 619-701-3166,
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260004106
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR, See Through
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,400
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: N/K
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountains/Hills, Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 4753017500
- Zoning: R-2:MINOR
- Zoning description: R-2:MINOR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: LA MESA
Location
- Region: La Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $498/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $476,153
- Annual tax amount: $7,119
- Date on market: 2/20/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Estimated market value
$1,185,200
$1.13M - $1.24M
$4,311/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Price change | $1,195,000-0.3%$498/sqft |
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| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000-3.7%$500/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $1,245,000$519/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #250040501SD Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $1,245,000-0.3%$519/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $1,249,000-3.8%$520/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+1343.3%$541/sqft |
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| 7/16/2003 | Sold | $90,000$38/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,119 +7.7% | $476,153 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,609 +3% | $466,818 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,415 +0.9% | $457,666 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,356 +1.8% | $448,693 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,241 +0.4% | $439,896 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,213 +19.5% | $435,387 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,199 -12.5% | $426,851 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,940 +1.8% | $418,482 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,837 +3.3% | $410,278 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,651 +0.9% | $402,235 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,600 +4.1% | $396,194 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,378 | $388,434 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $386,680 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $379,099 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $371,667 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $368,890 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $369,767 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $357,518 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $350,508 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $343,636 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$6,979/mo
Principal & interest
$5814
Property taxes
$1165
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 91941
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Vista La Mesa AcademyGrades: K-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And HumanitiesGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Mount Miguel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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