Last Sold Price
3 beds744 sqft$37/sqft
495 Canyon Rd, Julian, CA 92036

Description

Unique opportunity to own a private get-away in a remote desert location. Affordable, yet in a water district. Agua Caliente County Park. Quiet beyond compare! This property needs a lot of work but could be restored to become the fun place that it was "back in the day." Two little houses on 5.29 acres tucked in a desert canyon in the community of Canebrake. There is water and electricity but only the remnants of an old out house. No showers, no toilets. Needs septic system.Unique opportunity to own a private get-away in a remote desert location. Affordable, yet in a water district. Agua Caliente County Park. Quiet beyond compare! This property needs a lot of work but could be restored to become the fun place that it was "back in the day." Two little houses on 5.29 acres tucked in a desert canyon in the community of Canebrake. There is water and electricity but only the remnants of an old out house. No showers, no toilets. Needs septic system.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/26/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Juli Zerbe, RMS, SRS, SRES, CDPE, • DRE #01238746 • Sage Real Estate Co • 760-445-1642

Property Details for 495 Canyon Road

Status
MLS #
190020071
Days on Market
61
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
5.29 AC / 230,432 SF
Neighborhood
Canebrake
Community
JULIAN
City Postal ID
JULIAN (92036)
Cross Street(s)
S-2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$285,000

Avg days on market

102

Sale-to-list ratio

93.8%

Julian, CA

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sage Real Estate Co, Juli Zerbe, RMS, SRS, SRES, CDPE,, DRE #01238746

Sold By Borrego Valley Realty, Mary Watkins

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Building Information for 495 Canyon Road

Stories1Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size5.29 AC / 230,432 SF

Payment Calculator

$168 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$140

Property Taxes

$28

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 495 Canyon Road

Summary Information
Property and Location
  • System ID: 190020071
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Market Area: North County
  • Jurisdiction: Unincorporated
  • Directions To Property: S-2 South from Highway 78. Canebrake road to right on Canyon. Property is one hour South East of Julian in the desert. Not a mountain property!
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking
  • Parking Garage: None Known
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 0
  • Number of Parking Spaces: 5
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner Fees: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: None
  • Heat Equipment: Wood Stove
  • Heat Source: Wood
  • Laundry Location: N/K
  • Equipment: N/K
  • Laundry Utilities: None Known
  • Optional Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces(s): 1
  • Fireplace: Free Standing, Kitchen, Wood
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Searchable Rooms: N/K
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 8X9
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10X11
Interior Dimensions
  • Dining Room Dimensions: combo
  • Extra Room 1 Dimensions: 6X10
  • Family Room Dimensions: 11X7
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X11
  • Living Room Dimensions: 7X9
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood, Wood/Stucco
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: N/K
  • Pool: N/K
  • Square Footage: 744
Property Information
Property and Assessments
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Entry Only: No
  • Lot Size: 4+ to 10 AC
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
  • Topography: Canyon/Valley, Level, Slope Steep
  • Assessors Parcel Num: 414-020-31
Utilities
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Water District: OUT OF AREA
  • Sewer/Septic: None
Multi Family Information
Building Details
  • Heating: Wood, Wood Stove

Property History for 495 Canyon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 26, 2019

Sold

SDMLS #190020071

$27,500
Jul 26, 2019

Sold

CRMLS #190020071

$27,500
Jun 19, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #649346138

$27,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/26/2019

Sold

SDMLS #190020071

$27,500
07/26/2019

Sold

CRMLS #190020071

$27,500
06/19/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #649346138

$27,500

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Public Records for 495 Canyon Road

Taxable ValueLand$61,200Additions$20,400Total$81,600
Tax Record2025$337 ($28 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt744 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt744 SqFtLot Size230,432 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningRRCountySAN DIEGOAPN414-020-31-00

Schools near 495 Canyon Road

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
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Descanso Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Mountain Empire Junior High
Public7 to 8

Mountain Empire High School
Public9 to 12

Pine Valley Middle
Public7 to 8

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 495 Canyon Road, Julian, CA 92036
$27,500
3
744
230,432
$180,000
4
1,000
464,349
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