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:
4.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Mount Helix
Neighborhood:
91941lamesa
Listed Date:
Oct 6, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
4,082
Year Built:
1965
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Forced Air
Laundry Features
Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup
Levels
Two
Exterior
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Association Amenities
Spa/Hot Tub
Construction Materials
Wood Siding, Glass
Fencing
Partial
Open Parking Spaces
8
Parking Features
Other, Asphalt
Parking Spots
8
Parking Total
8
Roof
Composition
Stories
2
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 30, 2026
103
Single Family Listed
58
Avg DOM
591
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,248,749
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 $591. The average listing price for Single Family in La Mesa is $1,248,749.
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