4026 Highway 78

2,542 Sq. Ft.
$586 / Sq. Ft.
2,542
Sq. Ft.
$586
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled in the picturesque and highly desirable Wynola/Julian area, Rancho La Patrona is a beautifully updated horse property that offers a rare combination of rustic charm, modern comfort, and wide-open space. Set on 18 usable, flat acres, this unique estate features a 3-bedroom, 2-bath main house full of warm, inviting updates, alongside a 1bed/1bath guest house—perfect for visitors, extended family, or potential rental income. Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the vintage barn, expansive...Nestled in the picturesque and highly desirable Wynola/Julian area, Rancho La Patrona is a beautifully updated horse property that offers a rare combination of rustic charm, modern comfort, and wide-open space. Set on 18 usable, flat acres, this unique estate features a 3-bedroom, 2-bath main house full of warm, inviting updates, alongside a 1bed/1bath guest house—perfect for visitors, extended family, or potential rental income. Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the vintage barn, expansive acreage, and room to roam, ride, or expand. The topography is ideal for horses, gardening, or simply soaking in the natural beauty of the surrounding hills. Whether you're looking for a peaceful weekend retreat, a full-time rural escape, or an income-generating opportunity, this property offers the perfect blend of charm, function, and space—all just minutes from the shops, restaurants, and small-town appeal of Julian.
  1. Listed by Allison Pettross • DRE #01934854 • eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. • allisonpettross@gmail.com

Property Details for 4026 Highway 78

Architectural Style
Ranch
Neighborhood
Wynola
Community
JULIAN
Zoning
AGRICULTUR
Parking Garage
Attached
Garage Spaces
2.0
Area Zip
JULIAN (92036)
Standard Status
Active
LISTING UPDATED: 02/10/2026 11:44 AM

Property Details for 4026 Highway 78

StatusActive
MLS #250039640
Days on Market158
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1979
Lot Size18.01 AC / 784,515 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc., Allison Pettross, DRE #01934854
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Building Information for 4026 Highway 78

Stories1Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size18.01 AC / 784,515 SF

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$7,811 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,262

Property Taxes

$549

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4026 Highway 78

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -116.643435, 33.086274
  • Latitude: 33.086274
  • Longitude: -116.643435
  • Directions: Highway 78 near Calico Ranch Rd. Cross Street: Calico Ranch Rd..
  • MLS Area Major: North County
  • Water Source: Well
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Julian Union School District
  • High School District: Julian Union High School Distric
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Julian Union School District
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Total: 8.0
  • Parking Non-Garage Spaces: 6.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2542.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 2542
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Size Area: 18.01
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 907x831x992x834
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 784515.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size: 10+ to 20 AC
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 248-180-28-00
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Disclosures: Unincorporated
  • Prop Restrictions Known: None Known
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ADUYes No: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Jurisdiction: Unincorporated
  • Year Built: 1979
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Heat Source: Pellets, Propane, Wood
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Cross Fencing, Full, Gate, Wire
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR, Guest House, Pellet Stove, Wood, Wood Stove Insert
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Washer, Propane Cooking
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Prim BR Entry Level, Storage Room, Workshop, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit, Pellet/Wood Burning Stove
  • Laundry Features: Electric, Gas & Electric Dryer HU, Propane
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Workshop, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Baths Total: 3.0
Room
Room Information
  • Primary Bed Area: 17x15
  • Bed2Area: 11x11
  • Bed3Area: 11x11
  • Bed4Area: 10x12
  • Dining Room Area: 11x12
  • Family Room Area: 0
  • Kitchen Area: 12x16
  • Living Room Area: 21x16
Rental
Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 4026 Highway 78

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 2026

Price Change

CLAW #250039640SD

$1,490,000
Jan 28, 2026

Price Change

CRMLS #250039640SD

$1,490,000
Jan 28, 2026

Price Change

SDMLS #250039640

$1,490,000
Sep 23, 2025

Expired

CLAW #250031430SD

Sep 23, 2025

Expired

SDMLS #250031430

$1,800,000
Sep 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #250039640SD

$1,750,000
Sep 22, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #250031430SD

Sep 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #250039640

$1,750,000
Sep 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #250039640SD

$1,750,000
Jun 23, 2025

Expired

SDMLS #250025703

$1,995,000
Jun 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #250031430

$1,800,000
Jun 23, 2025

Expired

CLAW #250025703SD

Jun 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #250031430SD

$1,800,000
Jun 22, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #250025703SD

Jun 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #250031430SD

$1,800,000
Apr 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #250025703SD

$1,995,000
Mar 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #250025703SD

$1,995,000
Mar 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #250025703

$1,995,000
Jan 18, 2025

Expired

SDMLS #250014898

Jan 17, 2025

Expired

CLAW #250014898SD

Jan 15, 2015

Sold

CLAW #140060533SD

$500,000
Jan 15, 2015

Sold

CRMLS #140060533

$500,000
Jan 15, 2015

Sold

SDMLS #140060533

$500,000
Nov 19, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #485945431

$500,000
Nov 16, 2014

Pending

SDMLS #140060533

Nov 16, 2014

Pending

CRMLS #140060533

Nov 16, 2014

Pending

CLAW #140060533SD

Oct 30, 2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #140060533

$509,000
Oct 30, 2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #140060533SD

$509,000
Oct 30, 2014

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #140060533

$509,000
Oct 1, 2012

Expired

SDMLS #120033445

Jul 1, 2012

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #120033445

$625,000
Jun 17, 2012

Expired

SDMLS #110068020

Dec 19, 2011

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #110068020

$759,000
Aug 2, 2010

Withdrawn

SDMLS #90025843

Apr 30, 2009

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #90025843

$995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/2026

Price Change

CLAW #250039640SD

$1,490,000
01/28/2026

Price Change

CRMLS #250039640SD

$1,490,000
01/28/2026

Price Change

SDMLS #250039640

$1,490,000
09/23/2025

Expired

CLAW #250031430SD

09/23/2025

Expired

SDMLS #250031430

$1,800,000
09/23/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #250039640SD

$1,750,000
09/22/2025

Expired

CRMLS #250031430SD

09/22/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #250039640

$1,750,000
09/22/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #250039640SD

$1,750,000
06/23/2025

Expired

SDMLS #250025703

$1,995,000
06/23/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #250031430

$1,800,000
06/23/2025

Expired

CLAW #250025703SD

06/23/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #250031430SD

$1,800,000
06/22/2025

Expired

CRMLS #250025703SD

06/22/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #250031430SD

$1,800,000
04/25/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #250025703SD

$1,995,000
03/22/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #250025703SD

$1,995,000
03/22/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #250025703

$1,995,000
01/18/2025

Expired

SDMLS #250014898

01/17/2025

Expired

CLAW #250014898SD

01/15/2015

Sold

CLAW #140060533SD

$500,000
01/15/2015

Sold

CRMLS #140060533

$500,000
01/15/2015

Sold

SDMLS #140060533

$500,000
11/19/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #485945431

$500,000
11/16/2014

Pending

SDMLS #140060533

11/16/2014

Pending

CRMLS #140060533

11/16/2014

Pending

CLAW #140060533SD

10/30/2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #140060533

$509,000
10/30/2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #140060533SD

$509,000
10/30/2014

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #140060533

$509,000
10/01/2012

Expired

SDMLS #120033445

07/01/2012

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #120033445

$625,000
06/17/2012

Expired

SDMLS #110068020

12/19/2011

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #110068020

$759,000
08/02/2010

Withdrawn

SDMLS #90025843

04/30/2009

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #90025843

$995,000

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

Public Records for 4026 Highway 78

Taxable ValueLand$360,551Additions$240,367Total$600,918
Tax Record2025$6,583 ($549 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,442 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,442 SqFtLot Size784,515 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1979ZoningAGRICULTURALCountySAN DIEGOAPN248-180-28-00

Schools near 4026 Highway 78

This home is within Spencer Valley Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 12
Charter - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Spencer Valley Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Julian High School
Public9 to 12

Insight @ San Diego
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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4026 Highway 78 is a single family home for sale in Julian, CA 92036. This property was listed for sale on September 22, 2025 by eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc., it's currently listed at $1,490,000. It has been on the market for a total of 158 days and was last sold on January 15, 2015. This listing's school districts are Spencer Valley Elementary School District, Julian Union High School District. Nearby schools include Spencer Valley Elementary School, Julian High School and California Virtual Academy @ San Diego School. 4026 Highway 78 is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,542 sqft single family home built in 1979.

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