When was property at 7998 El Capitan Drive built and last sold?

The property at 7998 El Capitan Drive was built in 1957 and last sold on Jul 6, 2004 for $545,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 7998 El Capitan Drive is $857,801.

What are some comparable homes to 7998 El Capitan Drive?

There are currently no comparable homes to 7998 El Capitan Drive.

La Mesa

91942

La Mesa

7998 El Capitan

Sold on Jul 30, 2026

Map

$735,000

● House - Off Market

7998 El Capitan

La Mesa, CA 91942

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,012 Ft²

$3,806

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Charming Mid Century tucked in a private little neighborhood with views of the city. Fantastic Northward views. Family room with fireplace. Large lot with room for expansion, pool, garden retreat or bring your imagination. Attached ADU with full kitchen and private entrance. Close to La Mesa Village and shopping. Just a 10 min walk to the farmers market. Two solar systems, one owned, one PPA. Ideal for investors, contractors, or buyers seeking a project, this fixer presents an opportunity to add value through repairs and improvements

Unit Size

2,012 Ft²

Days on Market

63 days

Land Size

0.16 acres

Price per sqft

$385

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

HOA Dues

Year Built

1957

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Last updated: 3 months ago (SDMLS #260012863SD)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Jul 30, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jul 2, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Jun 27, 2026	Relisted	$775,000
Relisted
Jun 13, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
May 28, 2026	Listed by Glasshouse Properties	$850,000
Listed by Glasshouse Properties

Property Highlights

Garage

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1957

Effective Year Built: 1957
Building Count: 1
Bedroom Count: 4
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 0
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 3
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0
Location Influence Type: 224

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 6,928

Total Building Area: 1,593
Building Area: 1,593
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 0
Heated Square Feet: 1,593
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: MORNINGSIDE
Land Acres: 0000000159
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 11
Legal Description 1: LOT 25 /EXC S 5 FT OF ST/ TR 001408

Neighborhood

School District Name: Grossmont Union High School District

School Tax School District: LA MESA CITY OF
Census Tract: 014601

Zoning

Zoning: R1

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 001408

Subdivision Tract Number: 001408
Parcel: 470-223-34-00
Lot: 25
Municipality: CITY OF LA MESA
Latitude: 32.7687
Longitude: -117.026

Address

Full Address: 7998 El Capitan Dr

Address - House Number: 7998
Address - Street Name: El Capitan
Address - Suffix Type: Dr
State: CA
City Name: La Mesa
Carrier Code: C068
4-Digit Zip Code: 5514
Zip Code: 91942

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $903,972
Tax Rate Code Area: 05-003

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1542

Valuation Date: Jan 27, 2024
Confidence Score: 81
Final Value: 976,894
High Value: 1,127,559
Low Value: 826,229

Open Liens

Total Open Liens:

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Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $730,123
Assessed Land Value: $401,903
Assessed Improvements Value: $328,220

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jul 06, 2004

Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 12, 2004
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 36
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2004-0768811
Previous Sale Recording Date: Jan 10, 1997
Previous Sale Contract Date: Dec 07, 1996
Previous Sale Amount: $177,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 36

Last Sale Mortgage

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Financing

First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ

Previous Mortgages

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Comparables

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$849,995

Sale Price/ft²

$567

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1508 ft²

Average Home Age

53.7 years

Currently For Sale

102 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Mary Gordon, Glasshouse Properties
Last Updated: 3 months ago
Data Source: CRMLS, MLS# 260012863SD

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