Remodeled Mt. Helix Ranch on Half an Acre
Set at the base of Mt. Helix, this newly remodeled ranch-style single story offers 2,700 square feet of easy, single-level living on a generous lot of more than half an acre. Built in 1955 and thoughtfully updated, the home pairs classic character with modern comfort across four bedrooms and two baths.
Arrive via a long private driveway to a covered courtyard entry centered on a stone fountain. The grounds are a standout, with custom block retaining walls, dedicated garden beds, and mature fruit and jacaranda trees that lend shade and seasonal color across the expansive 27,007-square-foot parcel.
With all the space and privacy this setting provides, you remain just minutes from downtown La Mesa and its shops, dining, and everyday conveniences. It's a rare combination of remodeled interiors, room to grow outdoors, and a coveted La Mesa location.
The Courtyard
A skylit welcome
Sheltered beneath a wood-beamed trellis crowned with corrugated skylight panels, this enclosed courtyard centers on a tiered pineapple fountain framed by hanging ferns and potted greenery. A concrete patio anchors an intimate dining setting against paneled walls, striking the warm, private tone of a remodeled California ranch.
The Great Room
Under honeyed beams
Vaulted plank ceilings in honey-toned wood run overhead, punctuated by exposed beams and a bladed ceiling fan. Broad wood-framed windows draw daylight across the laminate floors, while the open plan flows effortlessly toward the kitchen beyond.
The Kitchen
Granite and firelight
A granite peninsula with seating for three anchors this chef's kitchen, set beneath a skylight and pendant lighting with crisp white cabinetry and a granite backsplash. Just past a sculptural iron chandelier, the adjoining great room opens to a stone fireplace framed by brick, uniting cooking and gathering under vaulted wood-beam ceilings.
The Primary Suite
Vaulted and serene
The primary suite rises to a vaulted plank ceiling with dual ceiling fans, its creamy walls washed in soft light. A carpeted expanse accommodates both a restful bed and a dedicated workspace, with doorways leading to a walk-in closet and en suite bath.
The Grounds
Half an acre aloft
From above, the single-story ranch spreads across its half-acre hillside lot, with a terraced backyard, fire pit and open patio giving way to layered treetops. The elevated setting frames sweeping views toward the surrounding hills and valley below.
Highlights
Gallery
Location
Set at the base of Mt. Helix, the property enjoys an elevated hillside position with expansive views of the surrounding foothills and valley. The location balances a quiet, verdant setting with proximity to downtown La Mesa just minutes away, placing shops, dining and freeway access within easy reach.