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7 Beds
4 Baths
3,942 sqft

$1,850,000

4178 S Tropico DR, La Mesa CA, 91941

Price per sqft$469.30
Built in1941
Property size3,942 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Oct 2, 2026

Updated 2 days ago

MOUNT HELIX DREAM HOME 5 BEDROOMS, 2 BONUS ROOMS, VIEWS, POOL & PARKING FOR 12+! Rarely does a property offer this much space and versatility. Situated on approximately acre with nearly 4,000 sq. ft., this 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 & a 4-car garage and workshopan 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 youve been waiting for!

$12,308/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $1,850,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
260021906SD

Interior Features

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
4
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.47 Acres

Other Property Details

Association Fee Frequency
Monthly
Garage
Yes

Listed by Angela Montoya with HomeSmart Realty West
Listing Contact: 858-232-5818 

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Data last updated 10/5/2026

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