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listing_id: SD260023204
status: Active
price: 750000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 859
sqft_lot: 11522
lot_acres: 0.27
year_built: 1927
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "5079  Guava"
city: La Mesa
state: CA
zip: 91942
county: "San Diego County"
lat: 32.770852
lng: -117.029029
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "John Copeland"
list_office: "Redfin Corporation"
list_agent_phone: "(619) 354-8988"
list_agent_license: 01963958
mls_source: SDMLS
modified: 2026-09-23
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | San Diego County | La Mesa | 91942 | 5079 Guava

5079 Guava, La Mesa, CA 91942

MLS: SD260023204 | Status: Active | Price: $750,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
2 1 859 0.27 1927

Remarks

Set in the heart of La Mesa Colony, this 1927 two-bedroom, one-bath home offers timeless character, thoughtful updates, and exciting possibilities for the future. An appealing starter-home opportunity with room to grow, the property provides space to explore the potential addition of a garage or carport with an ADU above or behind it, subject to applicable zoning, permitting, and approvals. Recent improvements enhance both style and functionality, including a new roof, new 200-amp electrical panel, updated kitchen with new cabinetry and countertops, new maple flooring, new carpet, replacement windows, and newly installed air mini split conditioning plus newly installed gas wall heater. Additional upgrades include driveway improvements, new fencing and privacy screens, refinished basement space, and a wine cellar. Outdoor living is expanded with both upper and lower concrete patios, creating flexible areas for relaxing, dining, or entertaining. The property’s layout and site offer a compelling blend of existing charm and future potential, while its central La Mesa location puts an abundance of dining, shopping, coffee shops, and freeway access just down the street. San Diego State University is approximately 3.5 miles away. With its combination of classic 1920s character, meaningf

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # SD260023204
MLS Source San Diego MLS
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas
Flooring Carpet, Wood
Laundry Hookups Only, Inside
Cooling Window/Wall Unit
Heating Electric, Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking No Garage, Other, Garage: 0 Car(s)
HOA Fee $0
Zoning R-1:SINGLE

Contact Information

John Copeland
Redfin Corporation
License #: 01963958
Phone: (619) 354-8988

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
La Mesa Arts Academy public 5-8 0.56 mi 9
Maryland Avenue Elementary School public K-5 0.71 mi 6
La Mesa Dale Elementary School public K-6 0.96 mi 6
Lemon Avenue Elementary School public K-5 1.20 mi 6
Rolando Elementary School public K-5 1.25 mi 5
Murray Manor Elementary School public K-5 1.30 mi 6
Benchley/Weinberger Elementary School public K-5 1.62 mi 9
Clay Elementary School public K-5 1.79 mi 6
Vista La Mesa Academy public K-8 1.87 mi 4
Language Academy public K-8 1.91 mi 9
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary public K-6 2.01 mi 6
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy public 6-8 2.01 mi 4
Green Elementary School public K-5 2.05 mi 9
Pershing Middle School public 6-8 2.21 mi 7
Hearst Elementary School public K-5 2.22 mi 10
Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities public 6-8 2.23 mi 4
Rolando Park Elementary School public K-5 2.26 mi 5
Patrick Henry High School public 9-12 2.34 mi 9
Northmont Elementary School public K-5 2.44 mi 5
Grossmont High School public 9-12 2.55 mi 7

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Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of September 23, 2026. For the most current information, please contact John Copeland, (619) 354-8988.