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Sold on 03/11/2022

4990 Porter Hill Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942

$1,325,000

Last sold 03/11/2022 for $1.65M

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 3,635

    Sqft ($454/Sqft)

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About 4990 Porter Hill Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1893
HOA fee $0/month
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
The Roach-Porter House, designated as a Historic Landmark, was built in 1893. Originally sited on a 10-acre citrus farm, the country farm house, including a redwood art studio and workshop, now reside on two land parcels totaling 30,862sf. Expansive veranda with generously positioned windows and doors connects the house to its surrounding landscape. Dramatic entry introduces spacious living areas in addition to 3+bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Interior architectural details include wood floors, intricate molding, original fireplace and high ceilings. Updated kitchen retains original features. Upstairs is a spacious apartment with bedroom/bath, kitchen, living room and separate entrance. The Porter family has owned this home since 1905 and welcomes the next guardian of this historic treasure.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Janna Hernholm
Listing Office - Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: San Diego MLS mls logo
MLS#220001513 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked San Diego MLS for data 58 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Wall/Window
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air Unit
Levels/Style 2 Story
Status SOLD
Virtual Tour N/A
SubType Detached
MLS # 220001513
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Year Built 1893
Interior
# Half Bath 1
# Full Bath 2
# Bedrooms 4
Laundry Laundry Room, Electric, Gas
Other Rooms Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Walkout Basement, Utility Room, Country Kitchen, Laundry
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Built In Range
Exterior
Roof Composition
Fencing Full, Gate
Exterior Wood
Garage Desc Attached
# Non-Garage Spaces 6
Total # Parking Spaces 8
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Driveway
Lot Desc 0.5 To 1 AC
Amenities / Utilities
Water Source Meter On Property
Sewer/Septic Sewer Connected
Pool Desc N/K
Location
Neighborhood Porter Hill
County San Diego
Community LA MESA
Cross Street Roach Drive
APN 494-820-05-00
$1.32M
Range: $1.15M-$1.49M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $4,907/month
Gross rent multiplier: 28.0
  • Mar 2022
    mls logo MLS # 220001513
  • Mar 11, 2022 Sold
    $1,650,000
  • Feb 9, 2022 Pending
    —
  • Jan 20, 2022 Listed
    $1,495,000
  • Feb 9, 2020 Listed
    $5,400,000
  • Mar 2022
    mls logo MLS # 220001513SD
  • Mar 11, 2022 Sold
    $1,650,000
  • Feb 9, 2022 Pending
    —
  • Jan 20, 2022 Listed
    $1,495,000 (-72.3%)
  • Mar 2022
    Public Records
  • Mar 10, 2022 Sold
    $1,650,000 (+10.4%)
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $4,155 -9.3%
    $276,480 -13.04%
  • 2023
    $4,578 -46.5%
    $317,945 -50.19%
  • 2022
    $8,551 +1.5%
    $638,356
  • 2021
    $8,427 +125.6%
    $638,356 +167.27%
  • 2020
    $3,735 +4.7%
    $238,847
  • 2019
    $3,567 +2.9%
    $238,847 +2.0%
  • 2018
    $3,468 +7.0%
    $234,165 +4.04%
  • 2016
    $3,241 +2.4%
    $225,073
  • 2015
    $3,163
    —
  • 4990 Porter Hill Rd
    $1.65M
  • Porter Hill
    —
  • 91942
    $648K -6% y/y
  • La Mesa
    $842K 0% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
4992 Porter Hill Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942 $991,000 3/2 1,429 0.02
4979 Porter Hill Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942 $829,000 2/1 706 0.03
4994 Porter Hill Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942 $1,101,000 4/2 2,278 0.03
4970 Porter Hill Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942 $977,000 3/2 1,658 0.03
4989 Porter Hill Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942 $874,000 2/1 742 0.03
4965 Porter Hill Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942 $1,029,000 3/3 2,184 0.03
8550 Roach Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942 $1,032,000 4/1 1,982 0.04
4996 Porter Hill Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942 $1,169,000 5/3 2,800 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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5/10
Lemon Avenue Elementary School
public Grades K-6
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
7/10
La Mesa Arts Academy
public Grades 4-8
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
7/10
Grossmont High School
public Grades 9-12
Grossmont Union High School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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