$1,850,000For sale
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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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.
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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.
| Address | Sold | Home | Sold price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9343 Viento Fuerte Way | Aug 13, 2026 | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,083 sqft | $1,129,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 4234 Highland Glen Way | Jun 30, 2026 | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,628 sqft | $1,120,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 4360 Helix Canyon Dr | Jul 21, 2026 | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,649 sqft | $1,685,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 9200 Tropico Drive | Jun 23, 2026 | 6 bd · 6 ba · 4,698 sqft | $2,300,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 9364 Edgewood Dr.. | Jul 14, 2026 | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,314 sqft | $1,500,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 4235 Casa De Machado | Sep 23, 2026 | 6 bd · 4 ba · 3,346 sqft | $1,005,000 | 0.4 mi |
| 4339 Macronald Drive | Jun 3, 2026 | 4 bd · 5 ba · 3,060 sqft | $1,599,000 | 0.4 mi |
| 4369 Macronald Dr | Jul 6, 2026 | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,203 sqft | $1,425,000 | 0.5 mi |
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Listing timeline
Price and status history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Active | $1,850,000 |
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