La Mesa Land for Sale

Welcome to La Mesa, a charming city nestled in the heart of San Diego County, California. Known for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant community, La Mesa offers a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. With its rolling hills, lush parks, and a quaint downtown area filled with boutique shops and delightful eateries, La Mesa is an ideal place to call home.

This welcoming city boasts a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a fantastic location for families, professionals, and retirees alike. Residents enjoy an array of outdoor activities, including hiking and biking trails in nearby parks, as well as hosting community events that foster connection and camaraderie. With a mild Mediterranean climate, La Mesa is perfect for year-round outdoor living.

For those looking to invest in land, La Mesa presents exciting opportunities! With available parcels of land for sale, you can build your dream home or develop a project tailored to your vision. The area's zoning laws and growth potential make it an attractive option for both residential and commercial endeavors. Imagine waking up to stunning views and the vibrant energy of a community that values both its heritage and future.

Whether you're seeking a tranquil retreat or a bustling neighborhood, La Mesa offers a unique lifestyle that caters to all preferences. Explore the possibilities of land ownership in this beautiful city, and become a part of the La Mesa community. Your dream of building a life in sunny California starts here!

Newest La Mesa Land for Sale

$895,000

260021889 MLS

Rare opportunity to acquire two adjacent residential parcels comprising nearly one acre (approx. 0.84 acres / 36,416 SF) in the highly desirable Mount Helix area. Offered together at $895,000, these contiguous homesites offer exceptional flexibility for a custom estate, multigenerational compound, or multiple residence development opportunity. The 0.50 acre parcel includes preliminary concepts for an approx. 4,000 SF custom home plus 1,000 SF ADU. The adjoining 0.336 acre parcel includes a dedicated 1 inch water lateral, existing ¾ inch water meter, and County approved private improvement plans incorporating private road and engineered sewer improvements. Enjoy a peaceful country estate setting with surrounding open space and nearby Eucalyptus County Park, yet minutes from shopping, dining, schools, freeways and Downtown La Mesa. Plans, surveys, utility information and additional due diligence documents available upon request. Buyer to independently verify all development potential. SEE VIRTUAL TOUR LINK FOR DRONE VIDEO. For additional parcel specific information, photos and details, please refer to the individual listings: MLS NDP2608218 and MLS 260015612.

9160 Tropico, Unit 15, La Mesa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Ricardo D Lopez II (619-736-0201) from Listing Office: ACI Apartments.

$445,000

NDP2608218 MLS

9210 Tropico Drive is a Tranquil Hilltop Lot with Dream Home Potential Nestled about 100 feet back off the street, this serene hilltop oasis boasts breathtaking rolling hill views and offers a unique opportunity to craft your dream home. Situated on a spacious 0.5-acre lot, mostly flat and ready for your vision, this property promises the perfect canvas for your dream residence. Preliminary concepts include a 4,000 square-foot main house and a generously sized 1,000 square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) The concept even allows for a grand front entry motor court and the possibility of having a sparkling pool for your backyard oasis. This lot comes with all essential utilities, including sewer, water, electricity, gas, cable, and phone services all within steps of the property. With such convenience, the journey to realizing your dream home has never been easier. Don't miss the opportunity to own this hidden gem in a tranquil setting while enjoying convenient access to all that La Mesa has to offer. Embrace the chance to design your own haven in this peaceful hillside community. This is a great location, easy access to freeways and downtown La Mesa. Front House and property are currently listed on the MLS please contact listing agent for additional information 9210 Tropico Drive is a Tranquil Hilltop Lot with Dream Home Potential Nestled about 100 feet back off the street, this serene hilltop oasis boasts breathtaking rolling hill views and offers a unique opportunity to craft your dream home. Situated on a spacious 0.5-acre lot, mostly flat and ready for your vision, this property promises the perfect canvas for your dream residence. Preliminary concepts include a 4,000 square-foot main house and a generously sized 1,000 square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) The concept even allows for a grand front entry motor court and the possibility of having a sparkling pool for your backyard oasis. This lot comes with all essential utilities, including sewer, water, electricity, gas, cable, and phone services all within steps of the property. With such convenience, the journey to realizing your dream home has never been easier. Don't miss the opportunity to own this hidden gem in a tranquil setting while enjoying convenient access to all that La Mesa has to offer. Embrace the chance to design your own haven in this peaceful hillside community. This is a great location, easy access to freeways and downtown La Mesa. Front House and property are currently listed on the MLS please contact listing agent for additional information

9210 Tropico, La Mesa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Neil Libin (760-803-3908) from Listing Office: Four Seasons Properties, Inc.

$225,000

SR26177311 MLS

Prime Development Lot for Sale in La Mesa, California. This 6,407 sqft lot is zoned for multiple units, residential, business or mixed use. Located off of University Avenue, it is bordered by 69th Street and Braoadway, directly across the street from Joan Croc Community Center in the Rolando area. Ideal conditions for development. Electricity is off the back alley and sewer is in the center of 69th Street. Prime Development Lot for Sale in La Mesa, California. This 6,407 sqft lot is zoned for multiple units, residential, business or mixed use. Located off of University Avenue, it is bordered by 69th Street and Braoadway, directly across the street from Joan Croc Community Center in the Rolando area. Ideal conditions for development. Electricity is off the back alley and sewer is in the center of 69th Street.

4245 69th St, La Mesa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Pauline McLean (818-261-9950) from Listing Office: Equity Union.

$399,000

PTP2605663 MLS

Build Your Dream Home at 0 Echo Dr. Exceptional opportunity to create your custom hillside estate on this approximately 0.51 acre vacant lot in the desirable La Mesa area. The featured rendering is a conceptual illustration of one possible residence and is intended solely to inspire the propertys potential. Imagine a thoughtfully designed 4-bedroom, 2-bath contemporary home of approximately 1,600 square feet with an attached 2-car garage, plus a private accessory dwelling unit (ADU) above the garage. The concept also envisions a spacious backyard enhanced by a retaining wall, creating usable outdoor living space for entertaining, a pool, garden, or additional amenities.Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, major freeways, and within easy reach of downtown San Diego. Buyer to independently verify all zoning, land use, building requirements, utility availability, permits, grading, retaining wall requirements, ADU regulations, and development potential with the City of La Mesa and all applicable agencies. Conceptual renderings are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent approved plans or improvements included in the sale. Build Your Dream Home at 0 Echo Dr. Exceptional opportunity to create your custom hillside estate on this approximately 0.51 acre vacant lot in the desirable La Mesa area. The featured rendering is a conceptual illustration of one possible residence and is intended solely to inspire the propertys potential. Imagine a thoughtfully designed 4-bedroom, 2-bath contemporary home of approximately 1,600 square feet with an attached 2-car garage, plus a private accessory dwelling unit (ADU) above the garage. The concept also envisions a spacious backyard enhanced by a retaining wall, creating usable outdoor living space for entertaining, a pool, garden, or additional amenities.Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, major freeways, and within easy reach of downtown San Diego. Buyer to independently verify all zoning, land use, building requirements, utility availability, permits, grading, retaining wall requirements, ADU regulations, and development potential with the City of La Mesa and all applicable agencies. Conceptual renderings are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent approved plans or improvements included in the sale.

Echo Dr, La Mesa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Wesley Brown (619-495-9775) from Listing Office: Keller Williams SD Metro.

$445,000

260015612 MLS

One of the last premium buildable homesites in the Mount Helix area with potential for two detached primary residences under SB 9. This expansive 14,636-square-foot parcel offers a rare opportunity to create a custom estate, family compound, or multigenerational retreat in a proven luxury market, including the neighboring residence that recently sold for over $2.3 million. Enjoy a rare sense of privacy and open space with expansive undeveloped land surrounding the property and nearby Eucalyptus County Park, creating a peaceful country-estate setting rarely found so close to shopping, dining, schools, and freeway access. Significant development work has already been completed, including a dedicated 1-inch water lateral, existing ¾-inch water meter, and county-approved private improvement plans incorporating the private road and engineered sewer improvements. Parcel may allow up to two detached primary residences under SB 9; buyer to verify all development potential with the County of San Diego. This property was created through an SB 9 Urban Lot Split and may offer the potential to construct up to two detached primary residences, subject to buyer's independent investigation and approval by the County of San Diego. Unlike an ADU, a second primary residence may not be subject to the typical 1,200-square-foot ADU size limitation, creating a unique opportunity for multigenerational living, a family compound, or additional income potential. Significant development work has already been completed, including the installation of a dedicated 1-inch water lateral and existing ¾-inch water meter. County-approved private improvement plans incorporating the private road and engineered sewer improvements are available, potentially saving substantial time and development costs. The property enjoys a rare sense of privacy and open space with surrounding undeveloped land and nearby Eucalyptus County Park, creating a peaceful country-estate atmosphere that is increasingly difficult to find in such a central location. The neighboring residence recently sold for more than $2.3 million, further demonstrating the strength and desirability of the surrounding luxury home market. Seller has assembled an extensive due diligence package, including approved improvement plans, survey, utility information, and additional property documents, all of which are available upon request. Buyer and Buyer's Agent are advised to independently verify all information, including zoning, density, SB 9 development rights, utility availability, development standards, building requirements, and all matters affecting the property's intended use.

Tropico Dr Unit Parcel 2, La Mesa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Ricardo D Lopez II (619-736-0201) from Listing Office: ACI Apartments.

$499,000

PTP2604576 MLS

Rare opportunity to build in the prestigious community of Mount Helix. This exceptional hillside of 1/2 acre parcel features breathtaking panoramic city and ocean views and comes with approved plan for 3,564 sqft 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms custome home and 1,184 sqft 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom ADU. Located in one East County's most prestigious neighborhoods known for its peaceful surroundings, unique architecture and spectacular vistas. Design your dream residence with added ADU income potiential and enjoy the tranquility, privacy, and stunning scenery minutes from shopping centers, and dining , and major freeways. Rare opportunity to build in the prestigious community of Mount Helix. This exceptional hillside of 1/2 acre parcel features breathtaking panoramic city and ocean views and comes with approved plan for 3,564 sqft 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms custome home and 1,184 sqft 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom ADU. Located in one East County's most prestigious neighborhoods known for its peaceful surroundings, unique architecture and spectacular vistas. Design your dream residence with added ADU income potiential and enjoy the tranquility, privacy, and stunning scenery minutes from shopping centers, and dining , and major freeways.

9542 E Ridgecrest E, La Mesa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Roxana Toussi (619-246-2459) from Listing Office: Rise Realty.

$330,000

PTP2604340 MLS

Rare opportunity in the highly sought after neighborhood of Lake Murray, in La Mesa. This almost half acre lot lies in an urban residential zone and is ready for your personal vision! Easy right of way access to your lot directly from Lake Murray Blvd. Build multiple dwellings for investment or your dream home, this mostly flat lot has a ton of potential and is close to great schools, shopping, freeway access, public transportation, and much more! Rare opportunity in the highly sought after neighborhood of Lake Murray, in La Mesa. This almost half acre lot lies in an urban residential zone and is ready for your personal vision! Easy right of way access to your lot directly from Lake Murray Blvd. Build multiple dwellings for investment or your dream home, this mostly flat lot has a ton of potential and is close to great schools, shopping, freeway access, public transportation, and much more!

Lake Murray, La Mesa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jerome Morlet (619-737-6586) from Listing Office: Compass.

$1,650,000

260013111 MLS

Location Location Location!!! Exceptional Development Opportunity!!! Approximately 0.23 acres within the C-D-MU (General Commercial Mixed-Use) zoning designation. This vacant lot offers significant future potential for a variety of uses, including mixed-use residential/commercial development, multifamily housing, live/work lofts, townhomes, senior care facilities, professional offices, retail, and service-oriented uses, subject to city approvals. Preliminary development concepts may support approximately 17-18 multi-family units by right, with the potential for increased density through applicable approvals, variances, or entitlement processes. Located within a Mixed-Use Overlay and Urban Design Overlay area, this site presents a rare opportunity for developers, investors, and builders seeking flexibility in one of San Diego County's growing urban corridors. Ideally situated in the continually growing and highly desirable City of La Mesa, this property offers an exceptional location just moments from Downtown La Mesa. Enjoy walkability to popular restaurants, shops, cafes, entertainment, and community amenities, with convenient access to major public transportation routes including Trolley and less than two minutes from the freeway. This prime infill site combines development potential with one of East County's most vibrant and evolving urban environments. contact listing agent for questions. Contact listing agent for all questions or showings. Joseph Camile 310-779-3700

7893 El Cajon Blvd Unit 7893, La Mesa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Joseph A Camile (310-779-3700) from Listing Office: Joseph A. Camile, Broker.

$1,499,000

260012400 MLS

An extraordinary opportunity to build a landmark view estate atop prestigious Mt. Helix. To say this is a million-dollar view is an understatement. Set on approximately 0.56 acres within an exclusive gated enclave of just five properties, this exceptional homesite captures sweeping panoramic ocean, bay, city lights, canyon, and mountain views from one of San Diego’s most iconic hilltops. Plans have already been submitted for a stunning modern 2-story residence thoughtfully designed to embrace the property’s natural landscape and unmatched views. Significant pre-development work has already been completed, creating a valuable head start for the next owner. Few remaining lots in Mt. Helix offer this combination of privacy, scale, and panoramic views. A rare opportunity to create a truly exceptional custom estate in one of East County’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

4888 Mount Helix Dr, La Mesa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Mallory Marcos (619-244-7044) from Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty.

$299,900

260012387 MLS

Positioned at an elevated vantage point in the prestigious Helix Vista Estates subdivision, this 17,266 square foot residential lot on Grandview Drive offers one of the last remaining opportunities to build a custom home in the heart of Mt. Helix — La Mesa's most coveted hillside community. Offered as a motivated trust sale, this parcel is priced to move and ready for the right builder or owner-builder to bring a vision to life. The views from this elevated lot are the primary asset. Oriented to capture sweeping panoramas of city lights and the iconic Mt. Helix cross, the topography lends itself to a dramatic multi-level custom estate with terraced outdoor living, floor-to-ceiling glass, and the kind of vantage point that simply cannot be replicated on flat land. Surrounding properties are high-end custom homes, establishing the neighborhood's value floor and validating the investment thesis. Zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential), the parcel is 0.4 acres — substantial enough for a meaningful footprint with room for a pool, ADU consideration, detached garage, or expansive outdoor entertaining. The gently sloping terrain creates natural building pads and design opportunities. Utilities are available in the area. Access is via Grandview Drive. Nearby: Glen E. Murdock Elementary (0.4 mi), Spring Valley Middle School (0.9 mi), Grossmont High School (1.3 mi), La Mesa Village (approx. 10 min). Easy access to SR-94, I-8, and SR-125. Seller makes no representations regarding utilities, soils, or development feasibility. Buyer to investigate all development conditions independent

0000 Grandview Unit 20, La Mesa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Steven J Rotsart Jr (619-461-5800) from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty.

$280,000

PTP2603841 MLS

Beautiful .25 acre parcel on Grossmont in La Mesa's Mount Helix neighborhood. Access directly from El Granito Ave, sloping upward to a level pad from which views to the north and Cowles Mountain expand to the east and west. Numerous native trees and bushes flank the parcel, including oaks and rare pines. Please call to visit the property and marvel at its exceptional charm. Located south of Fuerte Drive with quick access to I-8 and Hwy 125. Surrounded by estate homes and lush greenery. The site offers seclusion while accessible to all desirable amenities. Buyer to perform all due diligence. Beautiful .25 acre parcel on Grossmont in La Mesa's Mount Helix neighborhood. Access directly from El Granito Ave, sloping upward to a level pad from which views to the north and Cowles Mountain expand to the east and west. Numerous native trees and bushes flank the parcel, including oaks and rare pines. Please call to visit the property and marvel at its exceptional charm. Located south of Fuerte Drive with quick access to I-8 and Hwy 125. Surrounded by estate homes and lush greenery. The site offers seclusion while accessible to all desirable amenities. Buyer to perform all due diligence.

El Granito, La Mesa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Mike Habib (619-463-6600) from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty.

$250,000

260009227 MLS

This fully usable, graded 3,250 sqft parcel in La Mesa is an outstanding opportunity to build your dream home or invest in future growth. Situated on Panorama Drive, just North of 4205 Panorama Dr, the property is easy to identify with a clearly marked “For Sale” sign and a fully fenced perimeter.

Panorama Dr Unit 68, La Mesa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Nazar Alabid (619-493-9956) from Listing Office: LPT Realty,Inc.

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