For Sale at Mount Helix: 4550 Dickey Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941. 2-bedroom 1-bath, 1085 sf, 1957 Mt. Helix $1,025,000 begin new search
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Overview

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 quiet 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 relax, 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.

Address 4550 Dickey Dr

La Mesa, CA 91941
Listing Status Active
Asking Price $1,025,000
Original Listing $1,025,000 @ 2026-03-10
Property Condition Termite Clearance
Rooms
Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom
Square Footage 1085 sf
Flooring Wood
Bedrooms 2
Full Bathrooms 1
Location
Directions Fuerte Dr to Alta Rica to Dickey. Cross Street: Fuerte and Calavo.
Market Area 91941 - La Mesa
Neighborhood Mt. Helix
Complex Mount Helix
School District Not Listed
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee $0
HOA Fee $0
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 4971861500
Zoning R-1:SINGLE
Exterior
Style Single Family Residence
Material Not Listed
Lot Size ~ 11,800 sf
Fencing Partial
Topography Not Listed
Roof Composition
Entry Steps 1
Swimming Pool None
Patio Deck
Exclusive Yard 1
Parking
Garage
Concrete
Circular Driveway
Carport
Guest
Driveway
Total Spaces: 7
Garage Spaces: 1
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 - 6.00
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Features
Year Built 1957 (source: Assessor)
Laundry Location Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage,Washer Hookup
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling Electric, Whole House Fan
Heating Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, High Efficiency, See Remarks
Fireplaces Living Room (1)
Security Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
Interior Features Attic Fan, Recessed Lighting
Additional Parcels No
Appliances Yes
Assessments No
Association No
Association Fee 2 0
Attached Garage No
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Carport Spaces 0
Cooling Yes
Eating Area Family Kitchen
Heating Yes
Land Lease No
Laundry Yes
Levels One
Living Area Source Assessor
Lot Features Sprinklers Manual
Lot Size Source Assessor
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Main Level Bathrooms 0
Main Level Bedrooms 0
New Construction No
Number Of Units Total 0
Number Remotes 0
Parking Yes
Patio Yes
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Sprinklers Yes
View Yes
Well Depth 0
Well Gallons Per Minute 0
Well Pump Horsepower 0
Well Report No
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Property Tax estimate of 1% of listing price does not include local voter-approved bonds/assessments, supplemental taxes for new construction or ownership changes, extra local fees, etc.
Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR San Diego
MLS Number 260005572SD
Courtesy of Pacific Sotheby's International Realty, Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing Agent Liz Nederlander-Coden & Jill Hansen