For Sale at Mount Helix: 4178 S Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941. 5-bedroom 3.5-bath, 3942 sf, 1941 Mount Helix $1,850,000 begin new search
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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!

Address 4178 S Tropico Dr

La Mesa, CA 91941
Listing Status ACTIVE
Asking Price $1,850,000
On Market Date $1,850,000 @ Oct 2, 2026
Rooms
Workshop
Square Footage 3942 sf
Bedrooms 5
Full Bathrooms 3
Half Baths 1
Interior
Bathrooms Total Integer4
Beds5
Est SF3,942
Full Bathrooms3
Laundry YN1
Living Area SourceAppraiser
Main Level Bathrooms0
Main Level Bedrooms0
Half Bathrooms1
Rooms Total0
Serchbl RmsWorkshop
Tot Bds0
Location
Addr DrctnS
Address4178 S Tropico Dr
Addr Number4178
Addr StreetTropico Dr
Add Srch Num4178
CityLa Mesa
CmplxMount Helix
DirFrom I-8 take Jackson Dr , to Lemon Ave, South on Bancroft Dr South to Tropico Dr Use Google Maps Cross Street: Bancroft Dr.
Geo Latitude32.75574254
Geo Longitude-116.99552793
Geo Match Code0
Geo Matched Method0
Geo Quality0
Geo SubdivisionMount Helix
Geo Zoom Level0
Market Area91941 - La Mesa
NeighborhdMount Helix
StateCA
Waterfront YNNo
Zip91941
Condominium
Assessments YN0
Association Dues 20
Association Fee20
Association YN0
HOA Fee$0.00
Financial
Electric Expense0
Fuel Expense0
Gross Income0
Insurance Expense0
Land Lease YNNo
Lease Amount0
Maintenance Expense0
Manager Expense0
Net Operating Income0
Other Expense0
Professional Management Expense0
Tax Annual Amount$0.00
Tax Year0
Trash Expense0
Water Sewer Expense0
Seller Consider Concession YN0
Sale History
Concessions Amount0
Sold Price0
Exterior
Architectural StyleSee Remarks
Lot SFApx20486.00
Lot Size Acres0.4703
Lot Size SourceAssessor
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
Lot Sz143 X 174
Patio YN0
PoolIn Ground
Pool Private YN0
Property Attached YNNo
RoofSpanish Tile
Spa0
StyleSingle Family Residence
Total Stories2
Lot Size Area20486
Horse YNNo
Parking
Attached Garage YNNo
Carport Spaces0
Number Remotes0
Parking FeaturesDriveway
Parking Garage Spaces4
Parking Non Garage8.00
Parking Total12
Parking YN1
Garage YNNo
Carport YNNo
Basement
Below Grade Finished Area0
Basement YNNo
Features
Additional Parcels YNNo
AppliancesElectric Oven,Electric Cooktop
Appliances YN1
CoolingCentral Air
Cooling YN1
Fireplace1
FPPrimary Bedroom,Living Room
Heat EqpmntElectric,Forced Air,Solar
Heating YN1
Keyword0
Landry LctnIndividual Room,Electric Dryer Hookup,See Remarks
LevelsTwo
New Construction YNNo
Number Of Units Total0
Sprinklers YN0
View YN0
WaterPublic
Well Depth0
Well Gallons Per Minute0
Well Pump Horsepower0
Well Report YN0
Condition
Yr Blt1,941
Listing Information
Assoc IDSan Diego
LA1 First NmAngela
LA1 Last NamMontoya
Listing History
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Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 5003501700
Geographic Areas

Airport Compatibility Zone: Montgomery Field

Community College District: Grossmont-cuyamaca CC

Zip Code: 91941

Highway Locator

East of I-15

East of I-5

South of I-8

East of I-805

East of SR-163

South of SR-52

Ocean Distance 11.5 miles
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Property Tax estimate of 1% of listing price does not include local voter-approved bonds/assessments, supplemental taxes for new construction or ownership changes, extra local fees, etc.
Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR San Diego
MLS Number 260021906SD
Courtesy of
Listing Agent Angela Montoya
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