16757 Old Guejito Grade Rd

16,000 Sq. Ft.
$1,063 / Sq. Ft.
16,000
Sq. Ft.
$1,063
per Sq. Ft.

Description

World Famous Melrose Ranch - 115 Acres, originally built by Lord Somerville to entertain the Great Britain Royal Family, including King Edward VII, also used for filming of movie "Uncertain Glory" starring Errol Flynn in 1944. The ranch is amazingly restored. Stunning landscaping, main house is 6500 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, with estate grounds along with greenhouse pool and private yard area, 16000 sq ft barn for horses and livestock, 8000 sq ft shop, 5 more houses on the ranch (all currently...World Famous Melrose Ranch - 115 Acres, originally built by Lord Somerville to entertain the Great Britain Royal Family, including King Edward VII, also used for filming of movie "Uncertain Glory" starring Errol Flynn in 1944. The ranch is amazingly restored. Stunning landscaping, main house is 6500 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, with estate grounds along with greenhouse pool and private yard area, 16000 sq ft barn for horses and livestock, 8000 sq ft shop, 5 more houses on the ranch (all currently leased for additional income), 6 wells on property with 40,000 gal. collective tank, orchards, Texas longhorn cattle and more. This ranch is an opportunity of a lifetime.
  1. Listed by Patrick Knapp • DRE #01017659 • Brokerage DRE #01523891 • Realty Source Incorporated • patrickknapp@cox.net

Property Details for 16757 Old Guejito Grade Road

Architectural Style
Mediterranean/Spanish
Neighborhood
Melrose Ranch
Community
Melrose (MELR)
View
Panoramic, Valley/Canyon, Pasture
Zoning
ranch
Parking Garage
Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces
6.0
Area Zip
ESCONDIDO (92027)
LISTING UPDATED: 01/29/2026 04:40 PM

Property Details for 16757 Old Guejito Grade Road

StatusActive
MLS #260002232
Days on Market20
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1925
Lot Size115.00 AC / 5,009,400 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Realty Source Incorporated, Patrick Knapp, DRE #01017659
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Building Information for 16757 Old Guejito Grade Road

Stories2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size115.00 AC / 5,009,400 SF

Payment Calculator

$83,832 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$82,855

Property Taxes

$977

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 16757 Old Guejito Grade Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -116.971483, 33.161445
  • Latitude: 33.161445
  • Longitude: -116.971483
  • Directions: Lake Wohlford Road to Old Guejito Grade Road to Melrose Ranch Cross Street: Lake Wohlford & Old Guejito Rd.
  • MLS Area Major: North County
  • Water Source: Well on Property, Public, Well
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 26.0
  • Parking Non-Garage Spaces: 20.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 16000.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 16000
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Features: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Area: 115.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size: 20+ AC
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 24006026 24006025
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Disclosures: Historical, Unincorporated
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Prop Restrictions Known: None Known
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Site: Irregular Lot
  • ADUYes No: No
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Jurisdiction: Unincorporated
  • Year Built: 1925
Farm Information
  • Irrigation Source: Sprinklers
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed, Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Water Heater Type: Propane
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone Veneer
  • Fencing: Cross Fencing, Partial, Split Rail
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room
  • Pool Features: Private, No Permits
  • Pool Heat: Private, No Permits
  • Roof: Composition, Tile/Clay
  • Other Structures: Detached, Horse Allowed, Horse Facilities, Livestock Allowed, Livestock Facilities
  • Structures: Barn Stables, Greenhouse, Out Buildings, Detached, Horse Allowed, Horse Facilities, Livestock Allowed, Livestock Facilities
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Propane Stove, Barbecue, Counter Top
  • Bathrooms Full: 12
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Family Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom
  • Bedrooms Possible: 15
  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Interior Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Laundry, Primary Bathroom
  • Bedrooms Count: 15
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Baths Total: 13.0
Room
Room Information
  • Primary Bed Area: 17x13
  • Bed2Area: 17x13
  • Bed3Area: 17x13
  • Bed4Area: 17x13
  • Bed5Area: 17x13
  • Dining Room Area: 14x20
  • Family Room Area: 28x18
  • Kitchen Area: 25x19
  • Living Room Area: 23x17
Rental
Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 16757 Old Guejito Grade Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #260002232SD

$17,000,000
Jan 29, 2026

Withdrawn

CRMLS #250020619SD

$17,000,000
Jan 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #260002232

$17,000,000
Jan 29, 2026

Withdrawn

SDMLS #250020619

$17,000,000
Jan 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #260002232SD

$17,000,000
Jan 29, 2026

Withdrawn

CLAW #250020619SD

Mar 5, 2025

Withdrawn

SDMLS #240007011

$17,000,000
Mar 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #250020619

$17,000,000
Mar 5, 2025

Withdrawn

CLAW #240007011SD

Mar 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #250020619SD

$17,000,000
Mar 5, 2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #240007011SD

$17,000,000
Mar 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #250020619SD

$17,000,000
Jan 10, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #240007011SD

$17,000,000
Sep 12, 2024

Price Change

CLAW #240007011SD

$20,000,000
Sep 11, 2024

Price Change

CRMLS #240007011SD

$20,000,000
Apr 2, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #240007011SD

$25,000,000
Apr 2, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #240007011SD

$25,000,000
Apr 2, 2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #240007011

$25,000,000
May 10, 2017

Expired

CRMLS #160020994

$28,000,000
Oct 1, 2016

Expired

SDMLS #160020994

Sep 30, 2016

Expired

CLAW #160020994MR

Apr 1, 2016

Listed (Active)

CLAW #160020994MR

$28,000,000
Apr 1, 2016

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #160020994

$28,000,000
Apr 1, 2016

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #160020994

$28,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #260002232SD

$17,000,000
01/29/2026

Withdrawn

CRMLS #250020619SD

$17,000,000
01/29/2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #260002232

$17,000,000
01/29/2026

Withdrawn

SDMLS #250020619

$17,000,000
01/29/2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #260002232SD

$17,000,000
01/29/2026

Withdrawn

CLAW #250020619SD

03/05/2025

Withdrawn

SDMLS #240007011

$17,000,000
03/05/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #250020619

$17,000,000
03/05/2025

Withdrawn

CLAW #240007011SD

03/05/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #250020619SD

$17,000,000
03/05/2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #240007011SD

$17,000,000
03/05/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #250020619SD

$17,000,000
01/10/2025

Price Change

CLAW #240007011SD

$17,000,000
09/12/2024

Price Change

CLAW #240007011SD

$20,000,000
09/11/2024

Price Change

CRMLS #240007011SD

$20,000,000
04/02/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #240007011SD

$25,000,000
04/02/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #240007011SD

$25,000,000
04/02/2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #240007011

$25,000,000
05/10/2017

Expired

CRMLS #160020994

$28,000,000
10/01/2016

Expired

SDMLS #160020994

09/30/2016

Expired

CLAW #160020994MR

04/01/2016

Listed (Active)

CLAW #160020994MR

$28,000,000
04/01/2016

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #160020994

$28,000,000
04/01/2016

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #160020994

$28,000,000

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

Public Records for 16757 Old Guejito Grade Road

Taxable ValueLand$84,857Additions$529,282Total$614,139
Tax Record2025$11,724 ($977 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,879 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,879 SqFtLot Size3,485,671 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalYear Built1926ZoningAGRICULTURALCountySAN DIEGOAPN240-060-25-00

Schools near 16757 Old Guejito Grade Road

This home is within Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Valley Center Primary
PublicK to 2

Valley Center Elementary
Public3 to 5

Valley Center Middle School
Public6 to 8

Oak Glen High School
Public9 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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16757 Old Guejito Grade Road is a single family home for sale in Escondido, CA 92027. This property was listed for sale on January 29, 2026 by Realty Source Incorporated, it's currently listed at $17,000,000. This listing's school district is Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District. Nearby schools include Valley Center Primary, Valley Center Elementary and Valley Center Middle School. 16757 Old Guejito Grade Road is a 15-bed, 13-bath, 16,000 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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