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$9,500 / Month

9450 Sunset Ave

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La Mesa, CA 91941

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619-417-2651

  • Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    4.5

  • Square Feet

    4,082 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Solar Power System
  • Panoramic View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Deck
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About This Home

$9,500 deposit, Available Now

Available for Lease???????????????????????????????????????? for the First Time: The Engstrand Residence by architect Sim Bruce Richards provides an epic perch high above La Mesa with views that extend to Mexico and the Pacific. This is a rare opportunity to live in the work of Wright-trained master architect and a house full of built-in works by artist James Hubbell. MLS# 260018954

9450 Sunset Ave is a house located in San Diego County and the 91941 ZIP Code. This area is served by the La Mesa-Spring Valley 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.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1965

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat 4 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

Solar Power System

Flooring

Tile Carpet

Home Design

Contemporary Architecture Wood Siding Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

Dining Room with Fireplace 2 Fireplaces Great Room Formal Entry Family Room 4,082 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property

Kitchen

Oven or Range Dishwasher

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 9/1/26 Tenant pays for water, electricity, gas

Lot Details

Property Near a Canyon Private Yard Partially Fenced Property Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

Deck Balcony

Parking

8 Parking Spaces

Pool

In Ground Pool In Ground Spa Pool Equipment or Cover

Utilities

Forced Air Heating and Cooling System Gas Water Heater Heating System Uses Natural Gas Septic Design Installed

Views

Panoramic City Lights Mountain

Community Details

Overview

Mount Helix Subdivision

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $9,500

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

  • Listed by Keith York | Agents of Architecture
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    San Diego MLS
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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
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors
  • Views
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Pool
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Grossmont College
Drive: 8 min 4.4 mi
Cuyamaca College
Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
San Diego State University
Drive: 15 min 6.4 mi
Southwestern Coll, Chula Vista
Drive: 21 min 13.1 mi
9450 Sunset Ave is within 8 minutes or 4.4 miles from Grossmont College. It is also near Cuyamaca College and San Diego State University.
Schools
Riverview International Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
469 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Murdock Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
608 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Spring Valley Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
597 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Grossmont High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,172 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Mt. Helix Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
210 Students
Nearby
San Diego Bible Heritage School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in La Mesa include Amaya Drive, located 1.3 miles from 9450 Sunset Ave. 9450 Sunset Ave is near San Diego International, located 15.5 miles or 22 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Amaya Drive
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Grossmont Transit Center
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
La Mesa Boulevard
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
El Cajon Transit Center
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
El Cajon Station
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego
Drive: 18 min 13.0 mi
San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
Drive: 18 min 13.1 mi
San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
Drive: 19 min 13.6 mi
San Diego - Old Town
Drive: 19 min 15.8 mi
Sorrento Valley Station
Drive: 31 min 24.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
 Drive: 22 min 15.5 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30 / 100

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Soundscore™
73 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 9450 Sunset Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Fite Plaza
Walk: 21 min 1.1 mi
Grossmont Blvd Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
La Mesa Village Station
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
9450 Sunset Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Eucalyptus County Park
 Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Mt. Helix Park
 Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Lamar County Park
 Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Lonny Brewer County Park
 Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Damon Lane County Park
 Drive: 12 min 5.2 mi
9450 Sunset Ave has 5 parks within 5.2 miles, including Mt. Helix Park, Eucalyptus County Park, and Lamar County Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Grossmont Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
Drive: 6 min 3.6 mi
East Campus Medical Center at UC San Diego Health
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
9450 Sunset Ave has 3 hospitals within 4.5 miles, the nearest is Grossmont Hospital which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
San Diego Naval Base
Drive: 18 min 13.1 mi
US Naval Amphibious Base
Drive: 25 min 18.4 mi
USMC Air Station Miramar
Drive: 28 min 19.3 mi
9450 Sunset Ave has 3 military bases within 19.3 miles, the nearest is San Diego Naval Base which is 13.1 miles away and a 18 minute drive.

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