$695,000For sale
5079 Guava
La Mesa, CA 91942 · MLS# 260023204SD
Listing courtesy of Redfin Corporation- 2Beds
- 1Baths
- 859Sq Ft
- 1927Year Built
About This Home
Set in the heart of La Mesa Colony, this 1927 two-bedroom, one-bath home offers timeless character, thoughtful updates, and exciting possibilities for the future. An appealing starter-home opportunity with room to grow, the property provides space to explore the potential addition of a garage or carport with an ADU above or behind it, subject to applicable zoning, permitting, and approvals. Recent improvements enhance both style and functionality, including a new roof, new 200-amp electrical panel, updated kitchen with new cabinetry and countertops, new maple flooring, new carpet, replacement windows, and newly installed air mini split conditioning plus newly installed gas wall heater. Additional upgrades include driveway improvements, new fencing and privacy screens, refinished basement space, and a wine cellar. Outdoor living is expanded with both upper and lower concrete patios, creating flexible areas for relaxing, dining, or entertaining. The property’s layout and site offer a compelling blend of existing charm and future potential, while its central La Mesa location puts an abundance of dining, shopping, coffee shops, and freeway access just down the street. San Diego State University is approximately 3.5 miles away. With its combination of classic 1920s character, meaningful updates, usable outdoor space, and opportunity to expand, this La Mesa Colony home is ready to be enjoyed today while offering possibilities for tomorrow. A must see!
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Property at a Glance: 5079 Guava
This single family residence property at 5079 Guava, La Mesa, CA 91942 is for sale at $695,000. The home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 859 square feet of living space. It was built in 1927 and sits on a lot of 0.26 acres. That comes to about $809 per square foot. Reach out to set up a showing or ask for more details about this home.
Snapshot
- Status
- For sale
- Price
- $695,000
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1927
- Square Feet
- 859
- Lot Size
- 0.26 acres
- Days on Market
- 21
- MLS #
- 260023204SD
- Price per Sq Ft
- $809
- County
- San Diego
- Subdivision
- La Mesa
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Local facts
Facts and context beyond the MLS description
What the numbers say about 5079 Guava and the La Mesa area around it.
Current market context
How this home compares in La Mesa
- $809This home per sq ft
- $470Median per sq ft
- 39Homes for sale like it
- 1Average days on market
At $809 per square foot, 5079 Guava is priced about 72% above the $470 median for 2 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 5079 Guava in the last 6 months, at a median price of $602,500.
| Address | Sold | Home | Sold price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7735 Saranac PL 58 | Apr 21, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,184 sqft | $510,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 7994 El Capitan Drive | Sep 8, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,145 sqft | $645,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 7998 El Capitan | Jul 30, 2026 | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,012 sqft | $735,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 7725 El Cajon Blvd 3 | Oct 7, 2026 | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,313 sqft | $575,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 7715 El Cajon Blvd 10 | Aug 24, 2026 | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,245 sqft | $615,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 5151 Comanche Dr | Jul 14, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft | $885,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 7780 Parkway Drive 1602 | Aug 6, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,321 sqft | $590,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 7780 Parkway Dr 1403 | Jul 31, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,321 sqft | $580,000 | 0.3 mi |
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Listing timeline
Price and status history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Active | $695,000 |
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