$17,000,000

16757 Old Guejito Grade Rd Escondido, CA 92027

Estimated payment $90,277/month

Total Views 15,922
15 Beds
13 Baths
16,000 Sq Ft
$1,062 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horse Facilities
  • Private Pool
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Barn or Stable
  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Panoramic View

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Patrick Knapp

Realty Source Incorporated License #01017659 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Open Space
  • Rural Setting
  • Cross Fenced
  • Split Rail Fence
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Private Yard
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 6 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Vineyard
  • Pasture
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Clay Roof
  • Stone Veneer
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 16,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 15 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • No Permits for Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Slab Porch or Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Outdoor Grill

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Barn or Stable
  • Riding Ring

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Melrose Subdivision
  • Valley

Recreation

  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Horse Facilities
  • Horse Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean/Spanish
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Unit Levels: 2 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Community Features: Horse Facility, Horse Trails, RV/Boat Parking
  • Frontage: Canyon, Open Space
  • SpaFeatures: N/K
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 63160
  • Subdivision Name: Melrose (MELR)
  • Directions: Lake Wohlford Road to Old Guejito Grade Road to Melrose Ranch
  • Living Area: 16000.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2025-10-28T17:07:41Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • ExclusiveUseYard: Yes
  • FullAddress: 16757 Old Guejito Grade Road
  • Miscellaneous: Riding/Stables, Rural, Valley
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Structures: Barn Stables, Out Buildings, Other/Remarks
  • WaterHeaterType: Propane
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Coffered Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Open Floor Plan
  • Total Bedrooms: 15
  • Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Refrigerator, Gas Stove, Barbecue, Counter Top
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Cross Fencing, Partial, Split Rail
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • View: Panoramic, Valley/Canyon, Pasture, Vineyard
  • Pool Features: Private, No Permits
  • Disclosures: Historical, Unincorporated
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Stone Veneer
  • Patio And Porch Features: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 6.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 26.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Electric
  • Water Source: Well on Property, Well
  • HeatSource: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Other Structures: Detached

Map

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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 $11,312 $614,139 $84,857 $529,282
2024 $11,312 $587,794 $68,889 $518,905
2023 $11,496 $617,328 $108,596 $508,732
2022 $11,252 $606,198 $107,440 $498,758
2021 $11,042 $595,310 $106,331 $488,979
2020 $10,906 $586,298 $102,331 $483,967
2019 $10,871 $573,102 $98,622 $474,480
2018 $10,637 $560,326 $95,147 $465,179
2017 $10,472 $549,935 $93,875 $456,060
2016 $10,434 $537,769 $90,634 $447,135
2015 $10,349 $530,330 $89,910 $440,420
2014 $10,147 $518,807 $87,012 $431,795
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $17,000,000 -- $1,063 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company Sd
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company Sd
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $850,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $475,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250020619

San Diego MLS

APN: 240-060-25