Welcome to the prestigious Mt. Helix area of La Mesa San Diego County! This single-story ranch-style home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,340 square feet of comfortable living space on a generous 34,412 square foot lot. With this home seated on the west side of Mt. Helix, you'll enjoy sweeping views to the west and south from multiple living areas, including a spacious living room, cozy family room, dedicated dining area, and a versatile bonus space perfect for an office, studio, or playroom. Fresh new carpet has just been installed in each bedroom and the main living area. The home features a standard 2-car garage and an extra-long driveway, providing plenty of parking for guests and room for recreational vehicles or toys. Outdoors, discover a lush retreat filled with vibrant plants, colorful flowers, and an abundance of mature fruit trees — including orange, lemon, lime, avocado, and grapefruit. Whether you're relaxing in the peaceful porch overlooking San Diego County or entertaining under the sunset skies, this property offers unmatched privacy and natural beauty. Is safety or privacy a concern? This property is one of very few on Mt. Helix that is within a the private (only 5 total homes) gated community of La Cruz Place. All of this just 10 miles from Mission Valley and less than 20 miles from the beach! A rare combination of land, layout, location, and livability — don’t miss the opportunity to make this Mt. Helix gem your own.