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8281 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 - Property report

Also known as: 8281 University Ave

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Property type

Duplex or Double (12)

Year built

1939

Acreage

0.066

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8281 University Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
Zip code
91942
County
San Diego

Owner

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Building
Property type
Duplex or Double
Building sq. ft.
1,332
Year built
1939
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$814
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (SF)
Lot
Acreage
0.066

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
49 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 8281 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 8281 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942

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Title documents

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Tax

Property taxes for 8281 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA

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Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$814
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$68,041
Land value
$23,764
Building value
$44,277

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $66,708 1.196 $798 +2.63%
2024-2025 $65,401 1.1886 $777 +2.92%
2023-2024 $64,120 1.178 $755 +1.12%
2022-2023 $62,863 1.1876 $747 +1.30%
2021-2022 $61,631 1.19651 $737 +2.14%
2020-2021 $61,631 1.1711 $722 +2.54%
2019-2020 $59,805 1.17737 $704 +1.94%
2018-2019 $58,633 1.17803 $691 +1.37%
2017-2018 $57,484 1.1853 $681 +3.32%
2016-2017 $56,358 1.1701 $659 +0.78%
Permits

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$830,000

-0.3% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$541

-8.6% Y-o-Y

San Diego county median sale price

$885,000

-1.1% Y-o-Y

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
MLRA Online NR Private 3 0 0.20
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-8 284 0.48
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-8 284 0.48
Christ Lutheran Early Childhood Center NR Private PK-8 0 0.51
Christ Lutheran Early Childhood Center NR Private PK-8 0 0.51
Lemon Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-6 527 0.64
College Preparatory Middle School NR Charter 5-8 239 0.65
JCS - Manzanita NR Charter K-12 228 0.66
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-8 284 0.48
Christ Lutheran Early Childhood Center NR Private PK-8 0 0.51
College Preparatory Middle School NR Charter 5-8 239 0.65
Leo Hamel K-8 Academy NR Private K-8 8 0.65
JCS - Manzanita NR Charter K-12 228 0.66
St. Martin Of Tours Academy NR Private PK-8 238 0.68
Learning Choice Academy 6 Charter K-12 566 0.89
The Learning Choice Academy - East County 6 Charter K-12 407 0.89
Calvary Chapel La Mesa Christian NR Private K-8 36 0.92
Sparrow Academy 5 Charter K-8 399 0.93
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
JCS - Manzanita NR Charter K-12 228 0.66
Learning Choice Academy 6 Charter K-12 566 0.89
The Learning Choice Academy - East County 6 Charter K-12 407 0.89
Helix High School 10 Charter 9-12 2,502 1.35
Fred Finch Youth Center NR Private 6-12 12 1.58
Brookshire International Academy NR Private 9-12 2,160 1.77
Fred Finch-Oakland Hills Academy NR Private 7-12 12 1.77
San Diego Bible Heritage School NR Private 1-12 0 2.02
Grossmont High School 7 Public 9-12 2,175 2.14
Springall Academy NR Private 1-12 46 2.18

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Neighbors for 8281 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA

4821 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4879 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4837 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4834 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4862 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 8262 Allison Ave, LA Mesa 8315 University Ave, LA Mesa 4867 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4844 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4854 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4868 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4887 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4863 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4851 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4852 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4873 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4826 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4882 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4847 Palm Ave, LA Mesa 4818 Palm Ave, LA Mesa

Nearby ZIP codes for 8281 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA

91941, San Diego County, CA 91945, San Diego County, CA 91978, San Diego County, CA 92020, San Diego County, CA 92104, San Diego County, CA 92114, San Diego County, CA 92116, San Diego County, CA 92123, San Diego County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 8281 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942?

The development at 8281 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 was built in 1939.

What is the total square footage of 8281 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942?

8281 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 has a total of 1,332 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 8281 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942?

8281 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 is currently assessed at $68,041.

What are the property taxes for 8281 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942?

The property taxes for 8281 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 total $813.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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