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4848 La Cruz Pl

La Mesa, CA 91941
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

SqFt4,637

Sqft

SqFt53,578.80

Sqft(Lot)

Some homes you simply do not forget, and 4848 La Cruz Place is one of them. Designed by award-winning architect Jonathan Segal, this ocean-view estate offers a rare combination of architecture, privacy, and setting. Tucked behind a private, gated drive on the west side of Mt. Helix, the single-story home sits elevated on 1.2 acres, capturing panoramic views that stretch across San Diego, Coronado Island, and the Pacific Ocean. Inside, soaring ceilings, rich hardwood floors, custom stonework, and expansive picture windows give this home a grand, effortless quality felt the moment you step inside. Throughout the home, the views are not just a backdrop, they’re part of the design. The gourmet kitchen anchors the living spaces with bird's-eye maple cabinetry and granite countertops, opening seamlessly into the great room and dining area. Three bedrooms have en-suites, and the oversized primary retreat features dual walk-in closets and two spa-inspired bathrooms. The fourth bedroom has been thoughtfully reconfigured as an office and billiard room. Outside, the grounds unfold like a private resort. A Pebble Tec pool and spa, rock waterfall features, a covered BBQ pavilion, and winding pathways through gardens and mature trees across fully fenced acres. This is the kind of outdoor space where guests arrive for dinner, and nobody wants to leave. Mt. Helix is one of San Diego's most coveted hillside communities, and the location reflects that. The pathways behind the property connect to Mt. Helix Park, a historic amphitheater and nature preserve at 1,365 feet, offering some of the most sweeping views in the region. La Mesa Village is minutes away, with its tree-lined boulevard of restaurants, boutique shops, and a Friday farmers market that locals plan their weekends around. Balboa Park, the beaches, and downtown San Diego are all within 20 minutes. Once people find this corner of the city, they tend to stay. Homes with this setting, this architecture, and these views do not come along often. 4848 La Cruz Place is ready for whoever is lucky enough to find it.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $2,495,000

AD Id : 79964699

MLS Id : NDP2605312

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 53,578.80 Sqft

Living Area Size : 4,637

Year Built : 1990

Garage : 2

County : San Diego

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 5 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 1

    Roofing Information

    Composition
  • Interior Features

    Separate/Formal Dining Room, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s)
    Roof: Composition
    Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood
    Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s) Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1990
    Construction Materials: Wood Siding
    Stories: 1
    Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Pebble, Private
    Private Pool: Yes
    View: City Lights, Ocean, Panoramic

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 1.23 Lot Size Acres: 1.23 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 53,579 Lot Description: Lot Over 40000 Sqft

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $2495000
    Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, FHA, VA Loan

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 4961002300

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 9 Garage Faces Front

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Junior High School: Senior High School: Grossmont
  • Location Information

    Direction: Showing instructions and a gated community map in Docs. Exit Lemon Avenue from the 125 Freeway. Drive East (up the hill) to the first stop sign, Alto Drive and make a right. After a half mile, turn right on La Cruz Drive. The first street on the left is La Cruz Place, you will see a For Sale sign right outside the gated driveway. Enter the gate code and drive straight in. Do NOT go to the far left driveway. You’ll pass one driveway (on your right), then veer LEFT and straight at the “Y”, and then drive up the steeper driveway through an open gate. The home is furthest to the top in the enclave of 5 houses.
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/28/2026 @ 15:01

MLS: NDP2605312 LISTED BY: Kate Goodwin, eXp Realty of Southern CA 888-294-1415 SOURCE: CRMLS

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