---
listing_id: SD260021906
status: Active
price: 1850000
beds: 7
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 3942
sqft_lot: 20486
lot_acres: 0.47
year_built: 1941
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "4178 S Tropico Dr"
city: La Mesa
state: CA
zip: 91941
county: "San Diego County"
lat: 32.755799
lng: -116.995615
days_on_market: 6
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 4
list_agent: "Angela Montoya"
list_office: "HomeSmart Realty West"
list_agent_phone: "(858) 232-5818"
list_agent_license: 01956981
mls_source: SDMLS
modified: 2026-10-04
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | San Diego County | La Mesa | 91941 | 4178 S Tropico Dr

4178 S Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941

MLS: SD260021906 | Status: Active | Price: $1,850,000
Beds/Baths: 7 / 3 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
7 3 /1 3,942 0.47 1941

Remarks

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 ½ 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 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 spr

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # SD260021906
MLS Source San Diego MLS
Days on Site 6

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Other
Appliances Other, Oven - Electric
Fireplace Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry Hookup - Electric, In Laundry Room, Other
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Electric, Forced Air, Solar

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Other
Pool In Ground
Style Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Detached, Other, Garage: 4 Car(s)
Water Public
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Angela Montoya
HomeSmart Realty West
License #: 01956981
Phone: (858) 232-5818

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Spring Valley Middle School public 6-8 0.57 mi 3
Murdock Elementary School public K-5 0.64 mi 6
Lemon Avenue Elementary School public K-5 1.13 mi 6
Casa De Oro Elementary School public K-5 1.44 mi 3
Highlands Elementary School public K-5 1.54 mi 7
La Mesa Arts Academy public 5-8 1.68 mi 9
Monte Vista High School public 9-12 1.82 mi 6
Grossmont High School public 9-12 1.84 mi 7
Bancroft Elementary School public K-8 1.90 mi 3
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center public KG 2.03 mi N/A
Sweetwater Springs Elementary School public K-5 2.10 mi 7
Trust Blended Learning public K-8 2.12 mi N/A
Loma Elementary School public K-5 2.12 mi 7
Avocado Elementary School public K-5 2.13 mi 5
La Mesa Dale Elementary School public K-6 2.15 mi 6
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary public K-6 2.15 mi 6
Mount Vernon Elementary School public K-6 2.17 mi 6
Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities public 6-8 2.28 mi 4
Northmont Elementary School public K-5 2.36 mi 5
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy public 6-8 2.44 mi 4

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
9460 Haley Lane $1,595,000 6 4 3,072 Active
9865 Edgelake Drive $2,195,000 5 4/1 4,030 Active
10801 Dewitt $1,998,800 4 2/1 2,878 Active
9515 Bonnie Lynn Way $1,499,900 4 2 2,714 PendingDoNotShow

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This listing information is up-to-date as of October 04, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Angela Montoya, (858) 232-5818.