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La Mesa 91942 La Mesa
5856 Cowles Mountain
$531,000
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5856 Cowles Mountain

La Mesa, CA 91942
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,480 Ft²
$939,314
RealtyHop Estimate
80.67%
Since Nov 1, 2016
CA-San Diego
Primary Model

About This Property

Location, location, Lake Murray! Bright, breezy & sparkling clean, this cute mid century home has been freshly painted on the inside & is move in ready! The elevated location allows for year round breezes plus views of the surrounding hills, yet the large backyard is very private feeling. Located in close proximity to shopping, restaurants & the 8 freeway. Less than a mile from Lake Murrray's boating, fishing, hiking & abundant nature! This home is move in ready and ready for you to make it your own! Neighborhoods: Lake Murray Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer:  Sewer Connected Topography: LL
Unit Size
1,480 Ft²
Days on Market
40 days
Land Size
0.18 acres
Price per sqft
$351
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1966

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Last updated: 4 months ago (SDMLS #160049670)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 16, 2025 Sold
Sold
Jun 27, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Jun 20, 2025 Listed by Costa Modern Properties $999,000
Listed by Costa Modern Properties
This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. The chef’s kitchen features a 5-burner gas range, Calcutta quartz countertops, full Calcutta marble subway tile backsplash, and a convenient breakfast bar—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The home showcases tasteful upgrades throughout, including primary bathroom remodel, built in shelving for closets, luxury vinyl plank flooring, crown molding, upgraded baseboards, fresh paint, plantation shutters, ceiling fans in most rooms and FULLY PAID SOLAR Recent major improvements include a new roof and solar panels (2022), EV charging outlets, and a high efficiency tankless water heater. Step outside to a spacious backyard retreat with an abundance of free and vegetable trees such as lemons, blackberries, fig, tomatoes, and artichokes, along with low-maintenance turf, a durable Trex deck—perfect for summer barbecues and watching 4th of July fireworks—and plenty of room to relax or play. Ideally located near Lake Murray, Cowles Mountain, and Mission Trails, this home puts outdoor adventure and everyday conveniences right at your doorstep.
Oct 18, 2016 Sold
Sold
Sep 8, 2016 Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeService $519,900
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1966
  • Effective Year Built: 1967
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 11
  • Exterior Walls Type: 17
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 14
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 224

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7,800
  • Total Building Area: 1,480
  • Building Area: 1,480
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,480
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: COLONY EAST
  • Land Acres: 0000000179
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 11
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 16 TR 005666

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Grossmont Union High School District
  • School Tax School District: LA MESA CITY OF
  • Census Tract: 014804

Zoning

  • Zoning: R1

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 005666
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 005666
  • Parcel: 674-430-04-00
  • Lot: 16
  • Municipality: CITY OF LA MESA
  • Latitude: 32.7857
  • Longitude: -117.032

    Address

  • Full Address: 5856 Cowles Mountain Blvd
  • Address - House Number: 5856
  • Address - Street Name: Cowles Mountain
  • Address - Suffix Type: Blvd
  • State: CA
  • City Name: La Mesa
  • Carrier Code: C012
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1801
  • Zip Code: 91942

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $760,020
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 05-003

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1484
  • Valuation Date: Jan 27, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 82
  • Final Value: 1,013,197
  • High Value: 1,163,623
  • Low Value: 862,772

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $592,337
  • Assessed Land Value: $446,206
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $146,131

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Apr 06, 2023
  • Current Sale Recording Date: May 03, 2023
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 115492
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Oct 18, 2016
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Oct 10, 2016
  • Previous Sale Amount: $531,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 36
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 5856 Cowles Mountain Boulevard built and last sold?
The property at 5856 Cowles Mountain Boulevard was built in 1966 and last sold on Apr 6, 2023 for $970,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 5856 Cowles Mountain Boulevard is $960,140.
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