Sleek, stylish, and impeccably maintained, this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom Mt. Helix home is the hidden gem you’ve been searching for. Set on just over ¼ acre in a peaceful, park-like setting, 4550 Dickey Drive offers the prestige and serenity of Mt. Helix living in a rare single-level layout. Thoughtful premium upgrades create a warm, modern feel while preserving classic character. Highlights include: ¾” French Oak hardwood flooring, luxury polymer exterior stucco, Philips HUE smart lighting, a 24,000 BTU mini-split heating and cooling system, a whole-house fan, and solar-powered garden lighting. Outside, surrounded by mature trees and bordered by a seasonal stream, the setting feels like a private nature retreat. Enjoy relaxing mornings on the spacious deck, host dinners beneath the new pergola, or gather fresh fruit from your own mini-orchard with lemon, orange, tangerine, apple, and apricot trees. This property is perfect for those who crave outdoor space to play, garden, or entertain without the upkeep of a large estate. A semi-circular driveway creates a welcoming approach and provides convenient parking for multiple vehicles, in addition to the one-car garage. Prime location with amenities close —just minutes to Highways 125, 8, and 94, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, and the shops and restaurants of La Mesa Village. Downtown San Diego, Mission Valley, beaches, the airport, and local military bases are all within an easy 10–20 minute drive. Highly regarded nearby school options include Fuerte Elementary school, Grossmont, Monte Vista, Steele Canyon and Helix High Schools, SDSU and Cuyamaca College.
Property Details
Price:
$1,025,000
MLS #:
260005572SD
Status:
Pending
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Mount Helix
Neighborhood:
91941lamesa
Listed Date:
Mar 10, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,085
Lot Size:
11,800 sqft / 0.27 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1957
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
GD, MW, RF, GER, GO, GR, GS, FSR, GAS, CT, GWH
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
ELC, WHF
Flooring
WOOD
Heating
GAS, SEE, FIR, HE
Interior Features
AF, RECL
Laundry Features
GAS, IG, WH
Levels
A
Exterior
Architectural Style
RAN, TRD
Fencing
PTL
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spots
7
Parking Total
7
Patio And Porch Features
DK
Roof
CMP
Security Features
EXL, SD
View
NE
Financial
Map
Community
- Address4550 Dickey Dr La Mesa CA
- SubdivisionMount Helix
- CityLa Mesa
- CountySan Diego
- Zip Code91941
Subdivisions in La Mesa
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in La Mesa as of Apr 15, 2026
132
Single Family Listed
61
Avg DOM
561
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,100,544
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Mount Helix subdivision, 4550 Dickey Dr La Mesa CA is a Single Family for sale in La Mesa, CA, 91941. It is listed for $1,025,000 and features 2 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,085 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1957. The current price per square foot is $945. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in La Mesa is $561. The average listing price for Single Family in La Mesa is $1,100,544.
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