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Published September 7, 2026 in Deal of the Week

Out of 817 homes for sale in La Mesa, CA, this is the one the numbers picked.

By Ken Schwartz
Real estate, La Mesa, CA

It made the list because it outranked 816 other active homes this week, on the same test every one of them took. It's drawn 67 saves on Zillow, well above what a typical listing here sees. That's 3.2 times the normal attention a home like this gets. Buyers already watching La Mesa, CA are being alerted to it right now. The address isn't public yet. The interest already is.

The numbers
Views on Zillow
Saves on Zillow
Homes analyzed
Fig 0.1 · The home. Blurred on purpose. The full set comes through once you text in.
The home
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,400 sq ft
$ ▬▬▬,▬▬▬
About 5 days listed. Address: ▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬
Priceheld backAddressheld back

Text me for the address — (858) 500-2195Texting starts a conversation, not a commitment. No detail is too small to ask about.

In short
  1. Ranked first of 817 active homes scored in La Mesa, CA this week.
  2. 4 beds, 3 baths, about 2,400 sq ft. About 5 days listed.
  3. Listings here have been up about 60 days.
  4. Price and address are held back. Text DEAL and they come to you.

A hillside home that hasn't changed hands in decades.

This split-level sits at the end of a private cul-de-sac, with hillside views of Mt. Helix. Fresh paint and carpet run through a formal living room, dining room, and a kitchen open to the family room. Outside, a covered flagstone patio and a refinished redwood deck sit above terraced garden beds with citrus trees and roses. The primary suite is on the entry level, with a flexible room nearby for a bedroom, office, or playroom. Two more bedrooms and a bath sit up a short flight of stairs. The garage is oversized and attached, with room for a workbench. La Mesa Village is close by.

From the listing: “First time on the market in 50 years! Tucked away at the end of a private cul-de-sac, this lovely split-level home offers a peaceful hillside setting with beautiful views of Mt.”

Saves on Zillow · La Mesa, CA
  1. 1This home67 saves
  2. 2Finalist average21 saves
Zillow saves. Finalist average = the mean of this week's finalists in the area, this home included.
What stands out
  1. The spacious and versatile floor plan features fresh paint and carpet leading you through a formal living room, dining room, and kitchen that opens to an adjoining family room and…
  2. Step outside to the charming backyard, where a covered flagstone patio and a recently refinished redwood deck create inviting spaces for relaxing or entertaining guests.
  3. Down the hall from the main living areas, the entry-level primary suite offers convenience and privacy, along with an additional flexible space that can easily serve as a bedroom…

What we can tell you without telling you where.

The shaded area shows roughly where this home sits. The pin doesn't.
Map of the approximate area, drawn as a circle rather than a pin
Fig 03.1 · The area

What La Mesa, CA is doing right now.

Avg. days listed
Homes in La Mesa, CA are averaging 60.4 days on market before they sell.
Active homes
Everything for sale here right now — the full set this pick was scored against.

Text in and it comes through.

Text DEAL to (858) 500-2195 and I'll send the address, the full photo set, and answer whatever you want to know first.

Text DEAL to (858) 500-2195Text me

Just a text. No forms, no calls unless you want one.

WHAT COMES BACK
  1. The address.
  2. The full photo set, not the blurred one.
  3. The numbers behind why it made this list.
  4. A straight answer to whatever you ask first.

Know someone hunting in La Mesa, CA? Send them this before it's off the list.

Ken Schwartz
CENTURY 21 Affiliated · (858) 500-2195 · ken@kenschwartzre.com
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Ken Schwartz is a licensed real estate agent with CENTURY 21 Affiliated (license #01897784 NMLS #2461429), license #01854235. Market numbers come from MLS records and are believed accurate but not guaranteed. Nothing on this site is an appraisal or a promise of value. If your home is already listed with another broker, this is not a solicitation.
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Deal of the Week in La Mesa, CA · Ken Schwartz