The Engstrand Residence by Sim Bruce Richards is one of the most engaging examples of the architect’s woodsy, organic modernism. Historically designated (with Mills Act property tax savings in place), the home offers intoxicating views from every room. The interior hosts a number of built-in works by artist James Hubbell. Nestled comfortably amidst granite boulders and mature trees, the 0.82-acre site also hosts a myriad of potential formal and informal dining and entertaining opportunities. The pool and spa area is sited to offer privacy for you and your relaxed guests. Beyond the 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms inside the home, there is an additional pool-adjacent activity room and half-bath. An additional 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment over the carport has served the owners as a rental as well as professional studio. Since their purchase, the present owners embarked on a number of significant improvements including: new HVAC system, pool equipment, solar, electric car charger, drought-tolerant landscaping with automatic irrigation, and whole-house water filtration among other projects.
Property Details
Price:
$2,700,000
MLS #:
260024236SD
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Mount Helix
Neighborhood:
91941lamesa
Listed Date:
Oct 5, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
4,082
Year Built:
1965
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
DW, RF, ES, EO
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
CA
Heating
FA, GAS, FIR
Laundry Features
ELC, IR
Levels
U
Exterior
Architectural Style
CNT
Construction Materials
WOD, GLS
Fencing
PTL
Parking Spots
8
Parking Total
8
Roof
CMP
Financial
Map
Community
- Address9450 Sunset Drive 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 Oct 06, 2026
154
Single Family Listed
66
Avg DOM
509
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,107,844
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Mount Helix subdivision, 9450 Sunset Drive La Mesa CA is a Single Family for sale in La Mesa, CA, 91941. It is listed for $2,700,000 and features 4 beds, 5 baths, and has approximately 4,082 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1965. The current price per square foot is $661. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in La Mesa is $509. The average listing price for Single Family in La Mesa is $1,107,844.
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