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7940 University Ave Unit 34, La Mesa, CA, 91942

2beds
2baths
990sqft
$420,000
$424price/sqft
$3,001/moest. monthly cost
$120,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

Opportunity Awaits in a Prime La Mesa Location! This two-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse offers a spacious layout with a great floor plan that’s ready for your personal touch. Located in a gated community just blocks from downtown La Mesa, you’ll enjoy walking distance to shops, restaurants, and public transportation. While the unit is in need of some upgrades, it provides an excellent foundation with generous living space, a private patio, and large bedrooms. The complex includes well-maintained common areas, a community pool, and parking, with a prime location that’s just minutes from major highways. With some TLC, this townhouse could be the perfect place to call home or a great investment in the heart of La Mesa. Don't miss this opportunity to secure an affordable two-bedroom property in one of San Diego's most desirable neighborhoods!

Getting Around

68
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
47
TransitSome Transit
30
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
La Mesa Arts AcademyGrades 4-80.7 mi
4/10
Mount Miguel High SchoolGrades 9-123.0 mi
5/10

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Fixer
  • Year built: 1980

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction materials: Drywall,Stucco

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Disposal
  • Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Closet,Stacked,Upper Level

Bathroom

  • Features: Tub Shower

Bedroom

  • Features: All Bedrooms Up

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Granite Counters,All Bedrooms Up
  • Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Tile
  • Fireplace features: None
  • Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,No One Above,No One Below

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 990 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Granite Counters

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 4703301034
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Special condition: Short Sale

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry location: 1
  • Pool features: Association
  • Patio & porch: Concrete,Open,Patio
  • Exterior features: Rain Gutters
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Neighborhood

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.86 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Assigned,Paved,One Space
  • Uncovered spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters in San Diego County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,123$25,476
Home Insurance *$59$708
Property Taxes $421$5,052
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$3,001$36,012
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$102,891/yr
40% on housing$90,030/yr
45% on housing$80,026/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.9%
8.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.1%
1.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$424This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 91942$414
San Diego County$559

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 91942$577
San Diego County$576

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-17Price change$420,000
2026-02-08Pending sale$400,000
2025-09-16Price change$400,000
2025-06-23Listed for sale$415,000
2025-05-13Contingent$475,000
2025-05-13Listed for sale$475,000
2025-02-20Contingent$475,000
2025-02-03Listed for sale$475,000
2021-02-11Sold$355,000
2021-01-09Listed for sale$349,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMatt Vanderbeek
BrokeragePro Realty Group

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