4178 S Tropico Dr La Mesa, CA 91941
Listing Courtesy of: MLS LogoSan Diego, CA MLS / Listed By: Homesmart Realty West

  4178 S Tropico Dr La Mesa, CA 91941

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$1,850,000 (USD)
7
BED
4
BATH
3,942
SQFT

Description

MOUNT HELIX DREAM HOME — 7 BEDROOMS, 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 exceptional 7-bedroom, 3½-bath 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, in addition to 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!

MLS #:
260021906
Lot Size
0.47 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1941
Style
See Remarks
County
San Diego County
Community
Mount Helix

Listed By

Angela M Montoya, Homesmart Realty West
Source
San Diego, CA MLS
Last checked Sep 8 2026 at 10:36 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Kitchen
  • Fire Sprinklers
  • Solar Panels
  • Electric Stove
  • Electric Oven
Subdivision
  • Mount Helix
Property Features
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Fireplace: Fp In Primary Br
Heating and Cooling
  • Forced Air Unit
  • Central Forced Air
Pool Information
  • Below Ground
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Parking
  • Attached
  • Detached
Stories
  • 2 Story
Living Area
  • 3,942 sqft
Location
   
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