10499 Highway 79

2,531 Sq. Ft.
$593 / Sq. Ft.
2,531
Sq. Ft.
$593
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Back on the market due to no fault of the seller! Welcome to your dream home, a charming home nestled in the serene beauty of Descanso, CA, located at 10499 CA-79. This expansive property offers 7 acres of lush, usable land, perfect for both seasoned ranchers and those looking to start a new venture. The property features well-maintained barns, sheds, and animal enclosures. This charming, newly upgraded 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,531 sq. ft. home offers cozy living with rustic elegance. Inside you’ll...Back on the market due to no fault of the seller! Welcome to your dream home, a charming home nestled in the serene beauty of Descanso, CA, located at 10499 CA-79. This expansive property offers 7 acres of lush, usable land, perfect for both seasoned ranchers and those looking to start a new venture. The property features well-maintained barns, sheds, and animal enclosures. This charming, newly upgraded 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,531 sq. ft. home offers cozy living with rustic elegance. Inside you’ll find open-concept living spaces, a large gourmet kitchen, and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and pastures. Whether you’re enjoying your morning coffee on the front porch, any of the sitting areas in the numerous landscaped garden areas, or unwinding after a day on the ranch on the property’s upper viewing deck, the scenic beauty is ever present. There are over 100 live oak trees on the property with 3 seasonal creeks that cross the property. An abundance of mature fruit trees and vines currently used in house to make and sell from 75-100 cases of jam a year. Includes: 10 Yellow Peach 8 Pomegranate 3 White Peach 7 Plum/Pluerry 24 Olive 2 Almond 10 Apple 6 Cherry 2 Nectarine 2 Pear Varietal Grapes Blackberries Raspberries Strawberries. In Addition, there is a 36x34' cold frame structure housing 11 3x6x2' and 8 4x7x2.5' raised garden beds for growing a substantial vegetable garden. The property is conveniently located near major roads, making it easily accessible while maintaining a sense of tranquility and seclusion. This is a rare opportunity for anyone looking to embrace the farm-to-table lifestyle or simply escape to a peaceful ranching community. Your dream ranch awaits—make this exceptional property yours while it’s still available. Don’t wait—schedule your private tour today! Additional Features Include: • Self sustained power system with SDGE backup - fully paid-off solar with 37 solar panels and 3 Power Walls, car charger • Pool and Jacuzzi with decking and pergola • Outdoor kitchen cooktop/BBQ area with fire-resistant decking and space for entertaining • Fully fenced perimeter with electric entry gate, plus additional interior animal paddocks, shade covers, and enclosures • Multiple parking areas created to accommodate 45 vehicles for ranch events • Two outdoor site-built restrooms (1 ADA-accessible and 1 standard) conveniently located and used for hosting events • Multiple gardens with 18 raised garden beds, 2 established fruit tree orchards, and both annual and perennial flowers • Installed water lines and timer drip irrigation throughout the northern half of the property and down to the south pasture • Additional building with a solar battery used as a ranch store for events • Newly replaced HVAC system • Good well with newly replaced well pump and water tank, plus a water shed housing the pressure system, iron filter, and softener system • Finished two-car garage • Recently replaced house siding and boxed eaves with hardiboard • New Standing Seam Metal Roof • Enclosed, screened-in porch/mudroom. With just a 45min drive to the airport outside of rush hour, and only 5 min from I-8. It is bounded on the east side by Samagatuma Ranch and a San Diego Zoo conservation easement, State highway CA-79 on the west side, and Cuyamaca Rancho State Park on the north side.
  1. Listed by Jennifer Corona • DRE #01976197 • Brokerage DRE #01811584 • Axia Real Estate Group, Inc • jennifer@axiasd.com
  2. Listed by Alex Aguilar • DRE #01340646 • Brokerage DRE #01811584 • Axia Real Estate Group, Inc.

Property Details for 10499 Highway 79

Architectural Style
Ranch
View
Hills, Mountain(s)
Parking Spaces Total
10
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
2531
LISTING UPDATED: 09/23/2025 03:23 AM

Property Details for 10499 Highway 79

StatusClosed
MLS #PTP2501884
Days on Market138
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1993
Lot Size7.05 AC / 307,098 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Axia Real Estate Group, Inc, Jennifer Corona, DRE #01976197; Axia Real Estate Group, Inc., Alex Aguilar, DRE #01340646

Sold By Compass, Tina Etue, DRE #01151432

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Building Information for 10499 Highway 79

Stories2Year Built1993Building Size-Lot Size7.05 AC / 307,098 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,994 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,311

Property Taxes

$683

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 10499 Highway 79

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Cash
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 91046
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Disability Access: None
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None, Unknown
  • Community Features: BLM/National Forest, Foothills, Horse Trails, Mountainous, Stable(s), Rural, Suburban, Biking, Hiking
  • Community: Cuyama(840)
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Complex Features: Horse Trails
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Softener
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener
  • Room Type: See Remarks
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Propane Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Propane, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Utilities: Propane, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: See Remarks, Two Way
  • Fireplace Rooms: Other, Two Way
  • Fireplace: Other/Remarks, Two Way
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Propane
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: No
  • Structures: Foothills, Mountainous, Suburban, Rural
  • Other Structures: Foothills, Mountainous, Suburban, Rural
  • Miscellaneous: Foothills, Mountainous, Suburban, Rural
  • View Description: Hills
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: 11-15 Units/Acre
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 1
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Other/Remarks, Well
  • Water Source: See Remarks, Well
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: No
  • Uncovered Spaces: 8
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 8
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Property / Structure Info
  • Builders Tract Name: Cuyama
  • Builders Tract Code: Cuyama(840)
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 10499 Highway 79

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 22, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #PTP2501884

$1,500,000
Sep 22, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #PTP2501884

$1,500,000
Sep 22, 2025

Sold

CLAW #PTP2501884MR

Sep 12, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913520756

$1,500,000

+7.7% / yr

Sep 11, 2025

Pending

CLAW #PTP2501884MR

Sep 11, 2025

Pending

SDMLS #PTP2501884

Sep 8, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #PTP2501884MR

$1,590,000
Sep 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PTP2501884MR

$1,800,000
Aug 7, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #PTP2501884

Aug 6, 2025

Pending

CLAW #PTP2501884MR

Jul 14, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #PTP2501884MR

$1,590,000
Jul 13, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #PTP2501884

$1,590,000
Jul 12, 2025

Price Change

SDMLS #PTP2501884

$1,590,000
Mar 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #PTP2501884

$1,800,000
Mar 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PTP2501884MR

$1,800,000
Mar 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #PTP2501884

$1,800,000
May 30, 2012

Sold

SDMLS #120019080

$555,000
May 30, 2012

Sold

CLAW #120019080SD

$555,000
May 1, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #330786432

$555,000
Apr 24, 2012

Pending

CLAW #120019080SD

Apr 24, 2012

Pending

SDMLS #120019080

Apr 13, 2012

Listed (Active)

CLAW #120019080SD

$569,000
Apr 13, 2012

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #120019080

$569,000
Nov 29, 2010

Expired

SDMLS #100028764

May 12, 2010

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #100028764

$639,000
Mar 16, 2010

Expired

SDMLS #90058871

Oct 16, 2009

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #90058871

$689,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/22/2025

Sold

CRMLS #PTP2501884

$1,500,000
09/22/2025

Sold

SDMLS #PTP2501884

$1,500,000
09/22/2025

Sold

CLAW #PTP2501884MR

09/12/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913520756

$1,500,000

+7.7% / yr

09/11/2025

Pending

CLAW #PTP2501884MR

09/11/2025

Pending

SDMLS #PTP2501884

09/08/2025

Price Change

CLAW #PTP2501884MR

$1,590,000
09/08/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PTP2501884MR

$1,800,000
08/07/2025

Pending

CRMLS #PTP2501884

08/06/2025

Pending

CLAW #PTP2501884MR

07/14/2025

Price Change

CLAW #PTP2501884MR

$1,590,000
07/13/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #PTP2501884

$1,590,000
07/12/2025

Price Change

SDMLS #PTP2501884

$1,590,000
03/24/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #PTP2501884

$1,800,000
03/24/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PTP2501884MR

$1,800,000
03/13/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #PTP2501884

$1,800,000
05/30/2012

Sold

SDMLS #120019080

$555,000
05/30/2012

Sold

CLAW #120019080SD

$555,000
05/01/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #330786432

$555,000
04/24/2012

Pending

CLAW #120019080SD

04/24/2012

Pending

SDMLS #120019080

04/13/2012

Listed (Active)

CLAW #120019080SD

$569,000
04/13/2012

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #120019080

$569,000
11/29/2010

Expired

SDMLS #100028764

05/12/2010

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #100028764

$639,000
03/16/2010

Expired

SDMLS #90058871

10/16/2009

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #90058871

$689,000

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Public Records for 10499 Highway 79

Taxable ValueLand$320,289Additions$435,177Total$755,466
Tax Record2025$8,195 ($683 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,531 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,531 SqFtLot Size307,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN407-100-36-00

Schools near 10499 Highway 79

This home is within Mountain Empire Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Descanso Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Camp Lockett Middle
Public7 to 8

Mountain Empire High School
Public9 to 12

JCS - Pine Valley
CharterK to 12

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.

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Listing Courtesy of Axia Real Estate Group, Inc, Jennifer Corona, DRE #01976197; Axia Real Estate Group, Inc., Alex Aguilar, DRE #01340646

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