33
$2,700,000
4 bd · 5 ba · 4,082 sqft
9450 Sunset Dr, La Mesa, CA
Agents of Architecture · on 3 MLSs
Est. $13,903/mo$663/sqft · 1 day on Realty
3
Beds
4
Baths
3,242
Sqft
1968
Built
Offered for the first time since its construction in 1968, the Kvaas Residence is a remarkable Mt. Helix home designed by architect Hal Sadler, resting on 1.12 acres among a mature grove of olive trees with sweeping northeastern mountain views. Encompassing 3,242 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the home is a distinctive expression of California modernism, where sculptural architecture and natural surroundings meet. A dramatic arched entry introduces gallery-like interiors and a monumental floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace. Beyond, the sunken living room unfolds beneath soaring arched windows, framing treetops and distant mountains. Expansive walls of glass and louvered windows invite light and air while connecting the interiors to the landscape. Views extend across the grounds to distant ridgelines. Original brass fixtures, an atrium-adjacent sunken bathtub, walk-through closets, warm wood finishes and custom built-ins reveal the craftsmanship and thoughtful design of its era. An extraordinary bonus media room features a sweeping, slatted walnut ceiling, burled walnut cabinetry and a built-in leather sofa. The kitchen's own fireplace lends warmth to an adjoining flexible office, sitting and dining area. Redwood decking, multiple terraces, a courtyard and a fire pit invite quiet mornings and evenings under the trees. This architectural property presents potential for Mills Act historic preservation tax benefits. An opportunity to thoughtfully preserve and restore a one-of-a-kind home, honoring its original architectural vision while shaping its next chapter.
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Showing California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) · Listing 260025631SD
Courtesy of Aperture Real Estate Services
Listing agent
Nicole Nevin
(619) 316-1997
San Diego MLS · Listing 260025631
Courtesy of Aperture Real Estate Services
Listing agent
Nicole Nevin
(619) 316-1997
$430,000
Estimated monthly payment
$13,903/mo
Loan amount $1,720,000. Estimate only — your actual rate and payment depend on credit, location, and lender.
Within 2 miles of this home: 37+ restaurants and cafés, 7 grocery stores, 17 parks and green spaces, and 15 transit stops.
Place data from OpenStreetMap.
Teris East
Mis Dos Gallos Taqueria, Fruit & Deli
Estes Street
Charcoal House
Murray Drive
Anthony's Fish Grotto
Bonitas Bar and Grill
Dumonts
Funky Fries and Burgers
West Washington Avenue
Sombrero
Salsa Market
North Park Produce
East Chase Avenue
Vons
Avocado Boulevard
Albertsons
Trader Joe's
Grossmont Center Drive
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grossmont Boulevard
Harvest International Market
East Main Street
Mount Helix Reservoir
Tuttle Park
Renette Park
Grossmont Reservoir underground
Harry Griffen Regional Park
Canine Corners Dog Park
Northmont Park
Prescott Promenade Park
El Cajon
El Cajon Transit Center
Amaya Drive
La Mesa Bl & Grossmont Bl
La Mesa Bl & Garfield St
La Mesa Bl & Wilson St
Arnele Avenue
Grossmont Center Dr & Healthcare Dr
Rings at ½ mile and 1 mile. Basemap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Open the La Mesa camera map1 license-plate reader mapped within ½ mile of this home, identified as a Flock Safety device. Nearest: 0.4 mi north.
| Device type | Within ½ mi | Within 1 mi |
|---|---|---|
| License-plate readers | 1 | 3 |
| of which Flock Safety | 1 | 3 |
Community-reported via OpenStreetMap; may be incomplete. Data as of . © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
License-plate readers (ALPR) are fixed cameras that photograph passing vehicles and read their plates. Records are typically shared with the agency or association that operates the camera.
Flock Safety is a company whose plate-reader cameras are used by police departments, cities, HOAs and businesses. Its devices are usually solar-powered and pole-mounted.
School ratings (A+ to F) from HJN community data.
Grossmont High School
9-12 · Regular · Grossmont Union High School District
2,172 students · 24.3:1 student–teacher
Eje Elementary Academy Charter
KG-5 · Regular · EJE Elementary Academy Charter District
582 students · 23.3:1 student–teacher
Eje Middle Academy
6-8 · Regular · EJE Middle Academy District
254 students · 16.8:1 student–teacher
Chase Avenue Elementary School
KG-6 · Regular · Cajon Valley Union Elementary School District
757 students · 24.4:1 student–teacher
Northmont Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
422 students · 24.8:1 student–teacher
Mt Helix Academy - Tiee
KG-8 · Regular
210 students · 8.4:1 student–teacher
Mt. Helix Academy
KG-8 · Regular
210 students · 10.1:1 student–teacher
Murdock Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
608 students · 24.3:1 student–teacher
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