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$1,750 / Month

3874 American Ave

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La Mesa, CA 91941

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  • Bedrooms

    Studio

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    400 sq ft

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    Available Oct 19

3874 American Ave
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About This Home

Available Oct 19

This pool house cottage is located on a large 1+ acre lot that is fully fenced, secluded and has lots of large shade trees & greenery. The pool house is located behind the main house and is poolside. The cottage is lofted for added space and has its own bathroom with shower. The unit is equipped with AC, fridge, microwave, air fryer toaster oven and 2-burner stove top. Large windows and two sliding doors filter in plenty of natural light and a breeze. The pool side slider opens onto a small private deck/patio that leads you to the pool area. The unit has assigned parking inside the gated property. Single occupant only. There are large dogs on property, so you must love dogs. Utilities included for flat rate: water/sewer/gas/electric/trash. The flat rate for utilities will be billed with rent and be due monthly. $125/mo for single occupant. WiFi will be a separate charge and is shared among all occupants. This is a Non-Smoking, No e-Cigarette, No Vaping Property! Please call now to complete a pre-screening and schedule a showing, Becky or . Rental Criteria: -Monthly gross income must be 2.5 times the rent or more -Minimum credit of 600, (Statutory exceptions MAY apply per CA law) -5yrs good rental history, preferred -NO EVICTIONS or debt owed to prior landlord, as permitted by law. -Sorry NO PETS -Renter's insurance required ***Sorry no dogs or cats allowed! (There are already dogs on property) Call for further details: Flying Dog Enterprises, Inc. DRE #01004279 Contact us to schedule a showing.

3874 American Ave is a house located in San Diego County and the 91941 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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  • Pool

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Under 30 minutes

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City - La Mesa

Perched on rolling hills nine miles east of downtown San Diego, La Mesa earns its nickname "the Jewel of the Hills" through a mix of small-city character and genuine Southern California ease. The city sits in San Diego County with close access to Interstate 8 and State Route 125, making commutes into major employment centers straightforward without the density of the urban core. Four San Diego Trolley stations run through the city, connecting residents to Mission Valley, downtown, and beyond without a car.

Neighborhoods like La Mesa Village, Grossmont, Lake Murray, and Fletcher Hills each carry a distinct feel, from walkable main-street streets to hillside residential pockets near trailheads and open space. Grossmont Center anchors retail needs, while La Mesa Boulevard draws locals to coffee shops, taprooms, and casual dining. The weekly Friday farmers market and the annual Oktoberfest celebration in La Mesa Village reflect a community that takes its gathering traditions seriously.

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Amenities
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
San Diego State University
Drive: 15 min 6.4 mi
Cuyamaca College
Drive: 11 min 6.4 mi
Grossmont College
Drive: 11 min 7.4 mi
Southwestern Coll, Chula Vista
Drive: 20 min 11.6 mi
3874 American Ave is within 15 minutes or 6.4 miles from San Diego State University. It is also near Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College.
Schools
King-Chavez Community Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
344 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
399 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Learning Choice Academy
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
177 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10
Grades 6-8
516 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Mount Miguel High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,539 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Saint John Of The Cross Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
278 Students
Nearby
Trinity Christian School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
214 Students
Nearby
Fred Finch Youth Center
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in La Mesa include Lemon Grove Depot, located 0.9 mile from 3874 American Ave. 3874 American Ave is near San Diego International, located 12.5 miles or 18 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lemon Grove Depot
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Spring Street
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
La Mesa Boulevard
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Massachusetts Avenue
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
70Th Street
Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego
Drive: 15 min 10.1 mi
San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
Drive: 15 min 10.2 mi
San Diego - Old Town
Drive: 16 min 12.9 mi
San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
Drive: 17 min 13.2 mi
Sorrento Valley Station
Drive: 32 min 24.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
 Drive: 18 min 12.5 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 3874 American Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Washington Center
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Lemon Grove Station
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
3874 American Ave has 2 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Lamar County Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Eucalyptus County Park
 Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Sweetwater Lane County Park
 Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Chollas Lake Park
 Drive: 11 min 4.2 mi
Mt. Helix Park
 Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi
3874 American Ave has 5 parks within 5.9 miles, including Lamar County Park, Eucalyptus County Park, and Sweetwater Lane County Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Grossmont Hospital
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
Drive: 6 min 3.6 mi
East Campus Medical Center at UC San Diego Health
Drive: 10 min 4.5 mi
3874 American Ave has 3 hospitals within 4.5 miles, the nearest is Grossmont Hospital which is 3.4 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
San Diego Naval Base
Drive: 15 min 10.2 mi
US Naval Amphibious Base
Drive: 22 min 15.5 mi
USMC Air Station Miramar
Drive: 29 min 19.3 mi
3874 American Ave has 3 military bases within 19.3 miles, the nearest is San Diego Naval Base which is 10.2 miles away and a 15 minute drive.

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