133 homes in La Mesa
La Mesa is the "Jewel of the Hills" with charming village. Features antique district, diverse dining, and family neighborhoods.
Today, La Mesa has 131 homes for sale at a median price of $949,900, typically selling in about 33 days. Families here choose from 5 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Home Price
$990K
↑ 6.5% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.1 months of supply
Balanced Market133 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step—a steady flow of options without a glut. Listings typically sell in ~33 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace—buyers have some time, but competition exists. Sales 30% faster than 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong buyer demand.
Housing Tenure in La Mesa
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
46%
Homeowners
54%
Renters
Homeownership is 9.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
25,178 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $316K in value on average.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$387K)
Price Reductions
51 listings have reduced their price
38% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.4% (~$51K)
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