$1,500,000
SOLD SEP 22, 2025

10499 Highway 79 Descanso, CA 91916

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,531 Sq Ft
7.05 Acres

Recently Sold

$593 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

170 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Stables
  • Mountain View
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • 7.05 Acre Lot
  • Near a National Forest
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of September 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Corona

Axia Real Estate Group, Inc Brokerage Email: jennifer@axiasd.com License #01976197 Listed on: 03/24/2025

Co-Listed By

Alex Aguilar

Axia Real Estate Group, Inc. Brokerage Email: jennifer@axiasd.com License #01340646

Last Buyer's Agent

Tina Etue

Compass License #01151432

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 7.05 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Density is 11-15 Units/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 8 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 2,531 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Mud Room

Kitchen

  • Propane Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Propane Dryer Hookup

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Water Softener

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 91046
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4071003600

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cuyama Subdivision
  • Near a National Forest
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community

Recreation

  • Community Stables
  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Cuyamaca Ranch
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 4071003600
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2531.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Two Way
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 628.21

Exterior Features

  • View: Hills, Mountain(s)
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 8.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Softener
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Propane Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Blm/National Forest, Foothills, Horse Trails, Mountainous, Stable(s), Rural, Suburban, Biking, Hiking

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 11-15 Units/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 307098.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.0500

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 307098.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 91046

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2025
Closed on
Sep 12, 2025
Sold by
Washburn/Wagner Trust and Washburn Frederick O
Bought by
Mark And Kelli Damico Family Trust and Damico
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Corona
Axia Real Estate Group, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Tina Etue
Compass
List Price
$1,590,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-5.66%
Views
141
Current Estimated Value
$1,439,224

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$60,776
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-15.25%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$60,776

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2015
Sold by
Washburn Frederick O and Wagner Jay F
Bought by
Washburn Wagner Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2012
Sold by
Gilmore Rodney Wayne and Gilmore Joy L
Bought by
Washburn Frederick Orval and Wagner Jay Francis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$444,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2005
Sold by
Gilmore Rodney Wayne and Gilmore Joy L
Bought by
Gilmore Rodney Wayne and Gilmore Joy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1990
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,500,000 Corinthian Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $555,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $120,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $444,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Sold $1,500,000 -5.7% $593 / Sq Ft
09/11/2025 09/11/25 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2025 09/07/25 For Sale $1,590,000 0.0% $628 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $1,590,000 -11.7% $628 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 For Sale $1,800,000 -- $711 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,027 $755,466 $320,289 $435,177
2024 $8,027 $740,654 $314,009 $426,645
2023 $7,873 $726,132 $307,852 $418,280
2022 $7,596 $676,895 $301,816 $375,079
2021 $7,162 $644,016 $295,899 $348,117
2020 $7,097 $637,413 $292,865 $344,548
2019 $6,984 $624,916 $287,123 $337,793
2018 $6,603 $612,664 $281,494 $331,170
2017 $910 $600,652 $275,975 $324,677
2016 $6,357 $588,875 $270,564 $318,311
2015 $6,286 $580,030 $266,500 $313,530
2014 -- $568,669 $261,280 $307,389
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PTP2501884

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 407-100-36