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5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa, CA 91942 Property Information

5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa, CA 91942 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa
Zip code 91942
County San Diego

Sales & Tax Overview for 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa

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Sale date 09/23/2005
Sale price $405,000
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Current property tax $6,535

Lot & Building Information for 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa

Building sqft 816
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.196
Units 1
Year built 1947
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (SF)

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About 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa, CA 91942?

5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa, CA 91942 was built in 1947 and has a total of 816 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa, CA 91942 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $553,419, the tax amount paid for 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa, CA 91942 is $6,618.

When was 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa, CA 91942 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa, CA 91942 was last sold in 09/23/2005 for $405,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/23/2005 $405,000
09/24/1999 $140,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
09/23/2005 Deed
09/24/1999 Deed
           
           
           
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Property Taxes for 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $6,619
Current property tax $6,535
Market value $553,419

Assessment History for 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5181 Marlen Way, 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 $553,419 1.196 $6,619 +2.63%
2024-2025 $542,568 1.1886 $6,449 +2.92%
2023-2024 $531,930 1.178 $6,266 +1.18%
2022-2023 $521,501 1.1876 $6,193 +7.83%
2021-2022 $480,000 1.19651 $5,743 +2.17%

Permits for 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa

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LA Mesa residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$822,500
-1.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$545
-1.3% YoY
San Diego County Median Sale Price
$865,000
-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 to school (mi)
College Preparatory Middle School NR Charter 5-8 239 0.10
Warren-Walker School-La Mesa NR Private PK-5 127 0.12
Warren-Walker School-La Mesa NR Private PK-5 127 0.12
Warren-Walker School/La Mesa NR Private K-5 129 0.15
JCS - Manzanita NR Charter K-12 228 0.32

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
College Preparatory Middle School NR Charter 5-8 239 0.10
JCS - Manzanita NR Charter K-12 228 0.32
Leo Hamel K-8 Academy NR Private K-8 8 0.33
Mt. Helix Academy NR Private K-8 169 1.15
Mt. Helix Academy NR Private K-8 168 1.15

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
JCS - Manzanita NR Charter K-12 228 0.32
Learning Choice Academy 6 Charter K-12 566 1.23
The Learning Choice Academy - East County 6 Charter K-12 407 1.23
San Diego Bible Heritage School NR Private 1-12 0 1.30
Grossmont High School 7 Public 9-12 2,175 1.41

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Neighbors for 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 5181 Marlen Way, La Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5191 Marlen Way, LA Mesa 1,132 06/07/2023 $850,000
8730 Hayes St, LA Mesa 1,136 11/19/2012 $340,000
5170 Marlen Way, LA Mesa 1,504 02/17/1998
5171 Marlen Way, LA Mesa 2,060 07/17/2002 $334,500
5151 Marlen Way, LA Mesa 1,269 06/17/1994 $48,500
5121 Marlen Way, LA Mesa 1,142 09/29/2022 $868,000
5111 Marlen Way, LA Mesa 1,256 05/23/1991 $159,500
5180 Marlen Way, LA Mesa 1,322 10/26/2009 $333,000
8780 Hayes St, LA Mesa 1,886 03/31/1997 $139,000
5161 Marlen Way, LA Mesa 1,510 03/22/2023 $805,000
5141 Marlen Way, LA Mesa 1,142 07/29/2025
5131 Marlen Way, LA Mesa 1,688 02/07/2013 $365,000
5150 Marlen Way, LA Mesa 916 07/17/2014 $350,000
5160 Marlen Way, LA Mesa 1,074 09/02/2005 $506,000
8770 Hayes St, LA Mesa 1,134 11/21/2005
5170 Barona Way, LA Mesa 1,277 12/17/2021 $675,000
5126 Marlen Way, LA Mesa 1,693 06/11/2015 $469,000
5119 Jackson Dr, LA Mesa 4,113
8744 Hayes St, LA Mesa 1,038 05/05/2003 $120,000
8738 Hayes St, LA Mesa 1,038 04/30/2004

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