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Property Description
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Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5079 Guava
General
- Price: $750,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SANDICOR
- MLS ID: 260023204
- Updated: 9/25/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: None Known
Location
- Area: LA MESA (91942)
- County: San Diego
- Subdivision: LA MESA
- Neighborhood: La Mesa
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall/Window Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Wall/Gravity
- Heating Fuel: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Stucco
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 859
- Living Area: 859 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1927
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,522
- Lot Size: .27
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Disclosures and Reports
- Prop. Restrictions: CC&R's
- Disclosures/Rstr.: CC And R's
- Property ID: 470-032-13-00
Listed by Redfin Corporation (877) 973-3346, John D Copeland
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Schools
Schools serving 5079 Guava
School Districts:La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, Grossmont Union High School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
La Mesa Arts Academy 4200 Parks Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Rolando Elementary School 6925 Tower St., La Mesa, CA 91941 | K-5 | 1.2 mi |
Grossmont High School 1100 Murray Dr., La Mesa, CA 91944 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5079 Guava
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/23/2026
Listed
$750,000
282.65%
MLS
7/17/2001
Sold
$196,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5079 Guava
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,024
—
$295,312
2%
2025
$4,024
8%
$289,522
4%
2023
$3,743
1%
$278,282
2%
2022
$3,701
1%
$272,826
2%
2021
$3,652
2%
$267,478
1%
2020
$3,568
2%
$264,737
2%
2019
$3,482
2%
$259,547
2%
2018
$3,404
2%
$254,459
2%
2017
$3,338
2%
$249,471
2%
2016
$3,262
1%
$244,580
2%
2015
$3,243
—
$240,907
2%
2014
$3,230
—
$236,189
—
2013
$3,219
—
$235,122
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5079 Guava, La Mesa, CA 91942 (MLS# 260023204) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5079 Guava is currently listed for $750,000 and was received on September 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 5079 Guava? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in La Mesa? You can browse all La Mesa real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

