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4178 S Tropico Dr

La Mesa, CA 91941 · MLS# 260021906SD

Listing courtesy of HomeSmart Realty West
  • 5Beds
  • 4Baths
  • 3,942Sq Ft
  • 1941Year Built

About This Home

MOUNT HELIX DREAM HOME — 5 BEDROOMS, 2 BONUS ROOMS, VIEWS, POOL & PARKING FOR 12+! Rarely does a property offer this much space and versatility. Situated on approximately ½ acre with nearly 4,000 sq. ft., this home is ideal for multigenerational living, extended family, entertaining, or simply having room for everyone. Featuring upstairs and downstairs living with two full kitchens, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy breathtaking views from nearly every window and the expansive viewing deck, plus a view of the iconic Mount Helix Cross from the front yard. A gated driveway accommodates up to 8 cars & a 4-car garage and workshop—an extraordinary amount of parking and storage. Workshop equipment conveys, including a second refrigerator, large freezer, air compressor and grinder. The paid-off solar system is another major advantage, with SDG&E averaging approximately $340 per year. Recent improvements include new interior and exterior paint and all-new plumbing. Outside, enjoy the Pebble Tec swimming pool, multiple open areas, mature landscaping, an impressive collection of fruit trees, including avocados and space for an ADU (buyer to verify) Additional highlights include two gas fireplaces, huge pantry, downstairs washer/dryer with additional upstairs hookup, pressurized sprinkler system, stunning new custom front door, and solar-powered motion/flood lighting. A truly rare Mount Helix opportunity combining exceptional space, privacy, views, parking, solar, pool, and multigenerational flexibility. This is the one you’ve been waiting for!

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Property at a Glance: 4178 S Tropico Dr

This single family residence property at 4178 S Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941 is for sale at $1,850,000. The home has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 3,942 square feet of living space. It was built in 1941 and sits on a lot of 0.47 acres. That comes to about $469 per square foot. Reach out to set up a showing or ask for more details about this home.

Snapshot

Status
For sale
Price
$1,850,000
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1941
Square Feet
3,942
Lot Size
0.47 acres
Days on Market
2
MLS #
260021906SD
Price per Sq Ft
$469
County
San Diego
Subdivision
Mount Helix

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Property Details

Building
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1941
Stories: 2
Architectural Style: See Remarks
Land
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Money
County: San Diego
HOA: Not provided
HOA Fee: Not provided
Rooms
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Solar
Cooling: Central Air
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
Interior: Workshop
Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, See Remarks
Structures
Garage Spaces: 4
Parking: Driveway
Pool: In Ground
Roof: Spanish Tile
Systems
Water Source: Public

Mount Helix in La Mesa, CA

4178 S Tropico Dr is in the Mount Helix neighborhood of La Mesa, CA. Ask Brad & Karen Mattonen about other homes for sale in Mount Helix and what nearby homes have sold for.

Location

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Estimated Monthly Payment$9,355
$1,480,000Loan Amount
$370,000Down Payment
$1,887,658Total Interest

Principal and interest only. Taxes, insurance and HOA dues are extra.

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Local facts

Facts and context beyond the MLS description

What the numbers say about 4178 S Tropico Dr and the La Mesa area around it.

Current market context

How this home compares in La Mesa

  • $469This home per sq ft
  • $521Median per sq ft
  • 24Homes for sale like it
  • 2Average days on market

At $469 per square foot, 4178 S Tropico Dr is priced about 10% below the $521 median for 5 or more bedroom homes for sale in La Mesa now.

Nearby sold homes

Recent sold homes near this property

Homes that sold within 1.25 miles of 4178 S Tropico Dr in the last 6 months, at a median price of $1,462,500.

AddressSoldHomeSold priceDistance
9343 Viento Fuerte WayAug 13, 20264 bd · 2 ba · 2,083 sqft$1,129,0000.2 mi
4234 Highland Glen WayJun 30, 20264 bd · 2 ba · 2,628 sqft$1,120,0000.2 mi
4360 Helix Canyon DrJul 21, 20264 bd · 3 ba · 2,649 sqft$1,685,0000.3 mi
9200 Tropico DriveJun 23, 20266 bd · 6 ba · 4,698 sqft$2,300,0000.3 mi
9364 Edgewood Dr..Jul 14, 20263 bd · 3 ba · 2,314 sqft$1,500,0000.3 mi
4235 Casa De MachadoSep 23, 20266 bd · 4 ba · 3,346 sqft$1,005,0000.4 mi
4339 Macronald DriveJun 3, 20264 bd · 5 ba · 3,060 sqft$1,599,0000.4 mi
4369 Macronald DrJul 6, 20264 bd · 3 ba · 2,203 sqft$1,425,0000.5 mi

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Listing timeline

Price and status history

DateEventPrice
Oct 5, 2026Active$1,850,000

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