Welcome to this adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in La Mesa. Residential business zoning allows for COMMERCIAL use of this property. This home features refinished hardwood floors and new VCT flooring in the kitchen, offering a fresh and move-in ready feel throughout. All-new dual-pane windows and a new sliding door off the dining area allows for plenty of natural light and easy access to deck and back yard. The kitchen has been updated with brand new appliances (2023), and your washer and dryer are conveniently located inside just off the kitchen. Interior and exterior have been freshly repainted. Multiple updates to the property since 2022 include: new underground sewer lines, new electrical panel in garage, new insulation in the attic, newly landscaped front & back yard with enclosed back patio and custom deck. Outside, enjoy fruit trees including lemon, plum, peach, Valencia orange, and mini mandarin. A newly installed French drain in the back yard landscape, with a sump pump, helps manage stormwater. How about that large lot?!! Lot zoning is RB-D-MU Residential Business, Mixed Use. The lot allows up to 5 dwelling units at 30 units / acre density + ADU. Alternatively, using the California Density Bonus would allow up to 11 units in addition to ADU. The driveway and side yard gates are also newly installed, adding to the home's curb appeal. Don’t miss out on this development opportunity in La Mesa with an easy commute to SDSU or Helix High School!
Sold for $800,000 on 04/01/25
Listing Provided by:
Julie Thomas DRE #01926885 619-303-3399,
Coldwell Banker West,
Carrie Baker-Bailey DRE #01300269,
Coldwell Banker West
$800,000
7551 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
2beds
924sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$780,000 Zestimate®
$866/sqft
$3,100 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 02, 2025 at 10:24am
Listing Provided by:
Julie Thomas DRE #01926885 619-303-3399,
Coldwell Banker West,
Carrie Baker-Bailey DRE #01300269,
Coldwell Banker West
Bought with:
Klemens Ruoss, DRE #01772873
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2501459
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Microwave
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: See Remarks
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 924 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: single
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 4696200800
- Zoning: COMMERCIAL RB-D-MU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Sidewalks
Location
- Region: La Mesa
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$780,000
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Estimated market value
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