Here is a 1 bd 1 ba La Mesa condo for sale. Beautiful grounds, well maintained, and best of all, a very short walk to Lake Murray and Mission Trails. Great price- $244,000 to $274,000.
The Salvation Army and Joan Kroc teamed up to build the 12 acre community center located in the College Area of San Diego, just north of La Mesa. The facility features a myriad of activities, clubs, events, educational programs and sporting activities. There are 3 pools; a 25 meter lap pool, a recreation pool and an indoor water therapy pool, an internet based library with a computer lab, study hall, classrooms and tutoring rooms, a gymnasium, an ice arena for skating and ice hockey, 2,732 square foot performing arts center, a rock wall and skateboard park. The center features educational classes for families and children alike, as well as activities for seniors. Membership is very affordable, and there is a resident discount. Also volunteers are welcomed. The most important aspect of the center is the new sense of community to that has been brought to the area.
San Diego (College Area) 6845 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115 619.287.5762
La Mesa Real Estate Statistics September 2005 Condominiums, Townhomes 91942
New September Listings: 19 Average List Price: $333,289 Median List Price: $352,500 Total Sold: 10 Average Sales Price: $342,400 Median Sales Price: $325,000 Sold Price/ List Price%: 99.01% Average Market Time: 73 Days
La Mesa Real Estate Statistics September 2005 Condominiums, Townhomes 91941
New September Listings: 11 Average List Price: $343,206 Median List Price: $320,000 Total Sold: 10 Average Sales Price: $335,400 Median Sales Price: $343,000 Sold Price/ List Price%: 98.12% Average Market Time: 41 Days
La Mesa Real Estate Statistics September 2005 Single Family Homes 91942
New September Listings: 17 Average List Price: $568,614 Median List Price: $549,900 Total Sold: 19 Average Sales Price: $512,257 Median Sales Price: $510,000 Sold Price/ List Price%: 97.49% Average Market Time: 56 Days
La Mesa Real Estate Statistics September 2005 Single Family Homes 91941
New September Listings: 75 Average List Price: $800,629 Median List Price: $629,000 Total Sold: 42 Average Sales Price: $608,178 Median Sales Price: $520,000 Sold Price/ List Price%: 95.29% Average Market Time: 47 Days
Ground has broken for Barratt American's Aragon condominium neighborhood in Downtown La Mesa. The project will replace a dilapidated trailer park and an abandon retail center. This is expected to be the first of several mixed-use projects and single-family residences that will add an additional 2,500 homes and provide a face-lift for the downtown area over the next five years. Underground parking will be featured for the 58 -unit $24 million project located on El Cajon Blvd and Maple Street. City officials state Aragon is the beginning of the city's long-term plan to replace under used buildings with housing opprtunities supported neighborhood driven retail activity in a pedestrian friendly environment.
The Mission Trails Regional Park system encompasses almost 5,800 acres of rugged hills, valleys and open areas. Located just eight miles northeast of downtown, Mission Trails provides a quick, regional escape to San Diego’s natural beauty of yesterday. In 1974, The Mission Trails Regional Park system became one of the largest urban parks in the United States. Originally used by the Kumeyaay, the park is the site of the Old Mission Dam, built to store water for the Mission San Diego de Alcala. Cowles Mountain, part of the Mission Trails, is San Diego’s highest peak and offers a great hike and inspiring views- from the peak.
Located just off the 8 freeway and Lake Murray Blvd., is open year round bicycling, jogging walking, rollerblading picnicking and other recreational activities. The Lake Murray Park Land has 10 barbeques and 64 picnic tables for public use. Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash and remain 50 feet away from the water. Lake Murray is open to boating and fishing (bass, bluegill, channel catfish and rainbow trout) from early November to Labor Day, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. From I8 exit Lake Murray Blvd, turn left on Kiowa Drive which leads to the reservoir entrance.
The 32nd annual Oktoberfest in La Mesa was another success. The festival ran from the 7th to 9th in the downtown village area. Thousands of residents and visitors alike came by to put down pints of Lowenbrau from the beer garden and sample the bratwurst hot off the grill. Over 400 booths were set up, and costumed folk dancers performed traditional waltzes and polkas.
The La Mesa Oktoberfest festival and celebration is an annual event, admission is free.
Steele Canyon Golf Club is one of East County's Golf Treasures. Awarded a four star rating by Golf Digest, the 27 hole championship golf course was personally designed by Gary Player with an appreciation for East County's rugged beauty.
Murray Manor Elementary has consistently posted scores in the top of county rankings. Many San Diegans are "bothered" by their neighborhood schools test scores. Not so for 91942. Unlike many zip codes with comparably priced housing, La Mesa (91942)has affordable housing coupled with test scores that are sure to please any parent.