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$917,208$413 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

9481 TROPICO DR

LA MESA, CA 91941
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,220 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$917K
$747K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,069 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$125,076 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,262
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$88,814
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$122,624

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.43
1
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.
15
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.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySAN DIEGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
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
Murdock Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Spring Valley AcademyD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Monte Vista High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: La Mesa-Spring Valley 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%

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How this home compares

9481 Tropico Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 69% of homes in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in La Mesa 91941
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in San Diego County
  • Older than 80% of homes in San Diego County

What homes are worth in La Mesa 91941

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$462K$2M

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in La Mesa 91941.

How it measures up in La Mesa 91941

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in La Mesa 91941.

Estimated value$917,208
CheaperTypical $974,080Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$413
CheaperTypical $511Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area2,220 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,934 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 9481 Tropico Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCasa de Oro-Mount HelixLa Mesa 91941San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$917,20831% of homes43% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41315% of homes12% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than2,220 ft²52% of homes64% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac38% of homes62% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than196650% of homes53% of homes20% of homes

About 9481 Tropico Dr

How much is 9481 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9481 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA is $917,208 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $746,787 to $1,087,629. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9481 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA last sell?

9481 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 9481 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA?

9481 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,220 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 9481 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA built?

9481 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.

What schools serve 9481 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA?

9481 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA is assigned to Murdock Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Spring Valley Academy (middle), rated D+; Monte Vista High School (high), rated B-. All sit in La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9481 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA compare to other homes in La Mesa 91941?

Among the 9,726 homes in La Mesa 91941, it is worth more than 43% of them ($917,208 against a typical $974,080), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($413 against a typical $511), it is bigger than 64% of them (2,220 ft² against a typical 1,934 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1966 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 54% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 9481 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9481 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA was $2,069. The county assessed it at $125,076.

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