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5540 Wake Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 Property Information

5540 Wake Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa
Zip code 91942
County San Diego

Sales & Tax Overview for 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa

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Sale date 05/25/2000
Sale price $173,500
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,770

Lot & Building Information for 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa

Building sqft 1,593
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.21
Units 1
Year built 1958
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (SF)

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About 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa, CA 91942?

5540 Wake Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 was built in 1958 and has a total of 1,593 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $322,198, the tax amount paid for 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 is $3,853.

When was 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5540 Wake Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 was last sold in 05/25/2000 for $173,500.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/25/2000 $173,500
03/22/1990 $166,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
05/25/2000 Deed
05/25/2000 Deed
11/21/1994 Deed
03/22/1990 Deed
           
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Property Taxes for 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,853
Current property tax $3,770
Market value $322,198

Assessment History for 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $322,198 1.196 $3,853 +2.63%
2024-2025 $315,882 1.1886 $3,755 +2.92%
2023-2024 $309,689 1.178 $3,648 +1.17%
2022-2023 $303,618 1.1876 $3,606 +1.25%
2021-2022 $297,666 1.19651 $3,562 +2.17%

Permits for 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa

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LA Mesa residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$830,000
-0.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$541
-8.6% YoY
San Diego County Median Sale Price
$885,000
-1.1% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Leo Hamel K-8 Academy NR Private K-8 8 0.55
JCS - Manzanita NR Charter K-12 228 0.56
Murray Manor Elementary School 6 Public K-6 584 0.61
Taproot Montessori-La Mesa NR Private PK-K 32 0.67
Taproot Montessori-La Mesa NR Private PK-K 32 0.67

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Leo Hamel K-8 Academy NR Private K-8 8 0.55
JCS - Manzanita NR Charter K-12 228 0.56
College Preparatory Middle School NR Charter 5-8 239 0.80
St. Martin Of Tours Academy NR Private PK-8 238 0.84
Christ Lutheran Early Childhood Center NR Private PK-8 0 0.95

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
JCS - Manzanita NR Charter K-12 228 0.56
Springall Academy NR Private 1-12 46 1.40
Learning Choice Academy 6 Charter K-12 566 1.69
The Learning Choice Academy - East County 6 Charter K-12 407 1.70
San Diego Bible Heritage School NR Private 1-12 0 1.76

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Neighbors for 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 5540 Wake Street, La Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5560 Wake St, LA Mesa 1,274
5520 Wake St, LA Mesa 1,000
5510 Wake St, LA Mesa 1,018 02/22/2002 $275,000
5535 Wake St, LA Mesa 1,488 09/14/1993 $173,000
5555 Wake St, LA Mesa 1,000 10/30/2006 $480,000
5535 Heidi St, LA Mesa 1,008
5490 Heidi St, LA Mesa 1,032 05/28/2021 $750,000
5525 Heidi St, LA Mesa 1,280 02/22/2019 $515,000
5530 Wake St, LA Mesa 1,032 09/29/2023 $750,000
5530 Heidi St, LA Mesa 1,282 07/25/2025 $870,000
8105 St Onge Dr, LA Mesa 1,296 12/17/1993
5540 Heidi St, LA Mesa 1,143 04/18/2023 $710,000
5510 Heidi St, LA Mesa 1,322 06/01/1999 $175,000
5565 Wake St, LA Mesa 1,878 04/22/2021 $777,000
8101 St Onge Dr, LA Mesa 1,255
8115 St Onge Dr, LA Mesa 1,008 01/21/2025 $790,000
5545 Heidi St, LA Mesa 1,338 02/27/1991
5520 Heidi St, LA Mesa 1,332
8110 St Onge Dr, LA Mesa 1,234 05/02/1989 $129,500
5545 Wake St, LA Mesa 1,423 10/07/2025 $811,000

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