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4231 Lowell St

LA MESA, CA 91941
0.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Built 197416 units1,156–1,360 ft²
$8.1M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$504K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$435
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-16.7%vs the La Mesa ZIP median sale $/ft² ($522)

Sales Performance

$440K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
—
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
6.3%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+5.6%per yeartypical hold 7.3 yrsfrom 40 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19881992199920032009201420192026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19881992199920032009201420192026

66 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$438K$485K$531K$577K1,156 ft²1,197 ft²1,238 ft²1,278 ft²1,319 ft²1,360 ft²
2 bd3 bd
2 bed
15 units
3 bed
1 unit
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
13 units
One-off layouts
3 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$438K–$438K
1 unit
$469K–$469K
1 unit
$495K–$506K
8 units
$519K–$523K
2 units
$525K–$536K
3 units
$577K–$577K
1 unit

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.81%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.25%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.8.3 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.29%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.51%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$498,386
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$4,573
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.1

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 14Jul 23, 2026$440,000Unit 10Jun 27, 2023$511,500Unit 14May 22, 2023$420,000Unit 12May 12, 2023$535,000Unit 10May 1, 2023$395,000Unit 12Mar 16, 2023$405,000Unit 9Jul 28, 2022$499,000Unit 5Dec 21, 2020$355,000Unit 11Sep 30, 2020$367,000Unit 13Mar 18, 2020$350,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.51
46
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
74
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
38
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
14
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
87
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountySAN DIEGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.68
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
La Mesa Dale Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
La Mesa Arts AcademyA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Mount Miguel High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Grossmont Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 91941These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.210

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,794
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,186 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,373
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,465
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

4231 Lowell St
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$519K
4231 Lowell St
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,360 ft²
$577K
4231 Lowell St
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$505K
4231 Lowell St
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$495K
4231 Lowell St # 5
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$503K
4231 Lowell St # 6
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$500K
4231 Lowell St # 7
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$496K
4231 Lowell St # 8
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$506K
4231 Lowell St # 9
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$523K
4231 Lowell St # 10
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$525K
4231 Lowell St # 11
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$502K
4231 Lowell St # 12
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$533K
4231 Lowell St # 13
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,258 ft²
$536K
4231 Lowell St # 14
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,324 ft²
$438K
4231 Lowell St # 15
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$503K
4231 Lowell St # 16
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$469K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 4231 Lowell St

How many units are in 4231 Lowell St, La Mesa, CA?

4231 Lowell St, La Mesa, CA has 16 residential units across built in 1974, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 4231 Lowell St, La Mesa, CA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 16 units at 4231 Lowell St, La Mesa, CA is $504,183. That works out to $435 per square foot. Units run from 1,156 to 1,360 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 4231 Lowell St, La Mesa, CA expensive for La Mesa?

Units at 4231 Lowell St, La Mesa, CA carry a median of $435 per square foot, 17% below the La Mesa median of $522 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 4231 Lowell St, La Mesa, CA?

1 units at 4231 Lowell St, La Mesa, CA sold in the last 12 months, out of 66 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 6.3% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $440K.

Have units at 4231 Lowell St, La Mesa, CA appreciated?

Across 40 repeat sales of the same unit, 4231 Lowell St, La Mesa, CA returned a median 5.6% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 7.3 years.

What floor plans does 4231 Lowell St, La Mesa, CA have?

The most common plan at 4231 Lowell St, La Mesa, CA is a 2-bedroom of 1,156 square feet, repeated 13 times, with a median estimate of $503,101. TopHap identifies 1 recurring plans in the building.

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