Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,182 sqft$232/sqft
11036 Explorer Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.86 acresLot Size
1991Year Built
$232/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

This 2-story luxury home with pool is nestled in the picturesque hills of Explorer Ridge Estates and exudes the magic and majesty of a breezy Mediterranean villa. From airy interiors to the breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, this is the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy living in the city known as the “Jewel of the Hills.” Enter through a stately eyebrow door with sidelights to a welcoming tile foyer that features recessed seating and a glass block wall. The open living...This 2-story luxury home with pool is nestled in the picturesque hills of Explorer Ridge Estates and exudes the magic and majesty of a breezy Mediterranean villa. From airy interiors to the breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, this is the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy living in the city known as the “Jewel of the Hills.” Enter through a stately eyebrow door with sidelights to a welcoming tile foyer that features recessed seating and a glass block wall. The open living space is radiant with natural light from glorious ceiling-to-floor window arrays, accent windows and skylight, and the multidimensional room design wows with vaulted and beamed ceilings accentuated by stunning architectural details, including arched doorways and windows. Light-hued walls and plush carpeting join with floor-level tilt windows to enhance the open atmosphere. Extend dinner parties from the formal dining room to the outdoors by stepping through elegant French doors to a lovely paved patio with covered, outdoor kitchen and plenty of room for seating. A concrete walkway extends around the entire house, providing many unique vantage points from which to enjoy the spectacular views. Continue down a stone-lined staircase to a sparkling in-ground pool/spa surrounded by mature foliage. Fruit-bearing trees and plants simply flourish on the property, including orange, tangerine, lemon, kumquat, apple nectarine, peach, pluot (a plum/apricot hybrid), Asian pear, pomegranate, loquat, mulberry, blackberry, grape and passionfruit. The gourmet kitchen features beautiful light wood cabinetry, granite countertops, tiled backsplash, walk-in pantry, recessed lighting, and a spacious center island with built-in wine rack. Enjoy informal meals in the adjacent breakfast nook, where two banks of windows, including floor-level tilt windows, offer a bird’s eye view of the neighboring hills. The spacious family room features a wood-burning fireplace surrounded by built-in oak shelving, bookcases and drawers, and the luxurious downstairs master bedroom also showcases a wood-burning fireplace and vaulted ceilings. A second, upstairs master suite features a walk-in closet and sumptuous master bath with built-in shelving. Two more bedrooms are located on the upper floor and include large windows and ample closet space; one also has built-in desk space. A central attic fan keeps the whole house cool on summer days, and fire sprinklers are present throughout. Bonuses include 3-car garage, 2 linen closets and water filtration system. Live like you’re on vacation every day enjoying fresh fruit for breakfast, floating in your pool or sipping wine on the patio while witnessing spectacular sunsets!

Listing Agent

  1. Richard Elias

    Richard Elias

    Listing Agent

    Century 21 Award

    DRE #01104411

    P: (619) 672-2020

    M: (619) 562-6800

Listing closed: 08/31/2016 12:00 AM • Source: SDMLS, MLS#: 160038954

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,200,000

Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

La Mesa, CA

9 comparable properties found

1

$2,300,000

Sold 01/26/26

4
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
4,000
Square Feet
0.66
Acres
an aerial view of multiple house
1/54
2

$1,200,000

Sold 01/03/25

4
Bedrooms
3,416
Square Feet
0.55
Acres
3

$900,000

Sold 04/24/26

4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,500
Square Feet
0.40
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and a garage
4

$1,060,000

Sold 04/15/26

4
Bedrooms
2,054
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
5

$1,800,000

Sold 01/06/25

4
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
4,132
Square Feet
0.73
Acres
$2,600,000 | 4847 Vita Road, La Mesa, CA 91941
6

$2,600,000

Sold 02/04/26

4
Bedrooms
3,979
Square Feet
1.67
Acres
7

$1,066,000

Sold 04/03/25

4
Bedrooms
2,073
Square Feet
0.76
Acres
8

$2,055,000

Sold 06/05/26

4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4,154
Square Feet
0.94
Acres
9

$325,000

Sold 03/11/26

4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3,851
Square Feet
1
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Award, Richard Elias, DRE #01104411

Sold By American Security Mortgage, John H. Olbrich, DRE #01018996

Add your commute

Payment Calculator

$6,113 per month

30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,012

Property Taxes

$1,101

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 11036 Explorer Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Area: La Mesa (LMSA)
  • Neighborhood: Explorer Ridge Estates
  • Community: LA MESA
  • City Postal ID: LA MESA (91941)
  • Cross Street(s): Mars Way
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Lot Size: 1.86 AC / 81,021 SF
Summary Information
Property and Location
  • System ID: 160038954
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Walk Score: 12
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Market Area: East County
  • Elementary School: La Mesa Spring Valley School District
  • Middle School: La Mesa Spring Valley School District
  • Middle School URL: https://www.lmsvschools.org/
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking
  • Parking Garage: Attached
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking for RV: Potential Space
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner Fees: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
Supplement
  • Supplement: Enter through a stately eyebrow door with sidelights to a welcoming tile foyer that features recessed seating and a glass block wall. The open living space is radiant with natural light from glorious ceiling-to-floor window arrays, accent windows and skylight, and the multidimensional room design wows with vaulted and beamed ceilings accentuated by stunning architectural details, including arched doorways and windows. Light-hued walls and plush carpeting join with floor-level tilt windows to enhance the open atmosphere. Extend dinner parties from the formal dining room to the outdoors by stepping through elegant French doors to a lovely paved patio with covered, outdoor kitchen and plenty of room for seating. A concrete walkway extends around the entire house, providing many unique vantage points from which to enjoy the spectacular views. Continue down a stone-lined staircase to a sparkling in-ground pool/spa surrounded by mature foliage. Fruit-bearing trees and plants simply flourish on the property, including orange, tangerine, lemon, kumquat, apple nectarine, peach, pluot (a plum/apricot hybrid), Asian pear, pomegranate, loquat, mulberry, blackberry, grape and passionfruit. The gourmet kitchen features beautiful light wood cabinetry, granite countertops, tiled backsplash, walk-in pantry, recessed lighting, and a spacious center island with built-in wine rack. Enjoy informal meals in the adjacent breakfast nook, where two banks of windows, including floor-level tilt windows, offer a bird’s eye view of the neighboring hills. The spacious family room features a wood-burning fireplace surrounded by built-in oak shelving, bookcases and drawers, and the luxurious downstairs master bedroom also showcases a wood-burning fireplace and vaulted ceilings. A second, upstairs master suite features a walk-in closet and sumptuous master bath with built-in shelving. Two more bedrooms are located on the upper floor and include large windows and ample closet space; one also has built-in desk space. A central attic fan keeps the whole house cool on summer days, and fire sprinklers are present throughout. Bonuses include 3-car garage, 2 linen closets and water filtration system. Live like you’re on vacation every day enjoying fresh fruit for breakfast, floating in your pool or sipping wine on the patio while witnessing spectacular sunsets!
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Equipment: N/K
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplaces(s): 2
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room, FP in Master BR
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Tile
  • Approximate Living Space: 4, 000 to 4, 999 SqFt
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Searchable Rooms: N/K
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 23x14
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13x15
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13x14
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 12x14
Interior Dimensions
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 24x15
  • Family Room Dimensions: 24x18
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16x15
  • Living Room Dimensions: 24x15
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood/Stucco
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Square Footage: 4182
Property Information
Property and Assessments
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Pets: Yes
  • Entry Only: No
  • Lot Size: 1+ to 2 AC
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
  • Topography: Canyon/Valley
  • Assessors Parcel Num: 502-191-22-00
Utilities
  • Water: N/K
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
Multi Family Information
Building Details
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Property History for 11036 Explorer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2016

Sold

CRMLS #160038954

$969,900
Aug 31, 2016

Sold

CLAW #160038954SD

$969,900
Aug 31, 2016

Sold

SDMLS #160038954

$969,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2016

Sold

CRMLS #160038954

$969,900
08/31/2016

Sold

CLAW #160038954SD

$969,900
08/31/2016

Sold

SDMLS #160038954

$969,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 11036 Explorer Road

Taxable ValueLand$298,434Additions$849,722Total$1,148,156
Tax Record2025$13,213 ($1,101 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,182 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,182 SqFtLot Size81,022 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991Year Renovated1991ZoningRRCountySAN DIEGOAPN502-191-22-00

Schools near 11036 Explorer Road

This home is within Cajon Valley Union School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Avocado Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hillsdale Middle School
Public6 to 8

Monte Vista High School
Public9 to 12

Eje Elementary Academy Charter
CharterK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

New listings in 91941

$1,850,000 | 9742 Raspberry Ice Lane, La Mesa, CA 91941
1/59
Open: 9/12 11:00AM - 02:00PMNew

$1,850,000

5
Bedrooms
3,274
Square Feet
0.39
Acres
$1,299,000 | 9332 Golondrina Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
1/71

$1,299,000

3
Bedrooms
2,071
Square Feet
0.47
Acres
$1,125,000 | 4525 Avocado Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91941
1/40
Listed By Coldwell Banker Realty

$1,125,000

7
Bedrooms
2,602
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$1,198,000 | 3880 Rojo Tierra Road, La Mesa, CA 91941
1/68
Open: 9/12 11:00AM - 02:00PM

$1,198,000

4
Bedrooms
2,234
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
$1,850,000 | 4178 South Tropico Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
Coming Soon

$1,850,000

7
Bedrooms
3,942
Square Feet
0.47
Acres
$1,844,990 | 7795 La Mesa Summit Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
1/27
Open: 9/12 12:00PM - 04:00PMVirtual Tour

$1,844,990

6
Bedrooms
3,677
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$940,000 | 3860-62 American Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
1/20

$940,000

4
Bedrooms
2,150
Square Feet
0.42
Acres
$899,000 | 5264 Wood Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
1/36
Open: 9/12 12:00PM - 03:00PM

$899,000

3
Bedrooms
1,140
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$940,000 | 3860 American Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
1/20

$940,000

4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.42
Acres

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 11036 Explorer Road, La Mesa, CA 91941
$969,900
4
4,182
81,021
$2,218,750
5
9,200
47,916
$915,000
5
3
3,597
35,284
$1,175,000
4
2,821
71,874
$980,000
4
3
3,857
57,064
4
4
3,028
29,185

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Award, Richard Elias, DRE #01104411

This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. You should rely on this information only to decide whether or not to further investigate a particular property. BEFORE MAKING ANY OTHER DECISION, YOU SHOULD PERSONALLY INVESTIGATE THE FACTS (e.g. square footage and lot size) with the assistance of an appropriate professional. You may use this information only to identify properties you may be interested in investigating further. All uses except for personal, non-commercial use in accordance with the foregoing purpose are prohibited. Redistribution or copying of this information, any photographs or video tours is strictly prohibited. This information is derived from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) service provided by SDMLS®. Displayed property listings may be held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent responsible for this display. The information and any photographs and video tours and the compilation from which they are derived is protected by copyright. Compilation © 2026 SDMLS®, Inc.