$206,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025

540 El Centro Tract Mount Laguna, CA 91948

1 Bed
1 Bath
600 Sq Ft
603.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$343 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Workshop
  • Mountainous Community
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Shed
  • 8 Car Garage

About This Home

As of June 2025

Charming Cabin Retreat in the Cleveland National Forest (MOUNT LAGUNA)– Just 45 Minutes from San Diego! Looking for the perfect mountain getaway? This peaceful and inviting 1 bed / 1 bath (+ Murphy bed in the living room) cabin is nestled in the heart of the Cleveland National Forest, offering year-round access to nature at its finest—hiking, biking, hunting, and winter sports just outside your door. Ideally located off regularly plowed Los Huecos Rd, enjoy easy access in all seasons, including snowy winter days. Just a short walk from the Mount Laguna Lodge and Outpost Restaurant, this cabin is tucked away from Sunrise Highway for added privacy, yet close to key local amenities. Inside, enjoy a cozy atmosphere with a wood-burning stove, updated kitchen and bathroom flooring, refreshed bathroom finishes, newer water heater, and propane tank. A standout feature is one of the largest shed/garage units in the area—complete with a new roof and upgraded interior electrical. All furnishings, appliances, and items in the cabin and garage are included—making this a turnkey escape! Firewood storage on-site ensures you’re always ready for a cozy fire after a day of exploring. Please note: This is a U.S. Forest Service land lease; cash offers only. Property cannot be used as a primary residence or rental. Don’t miss your chance to own this serene mountain retreat. *Cash Only*

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Tourtellott

RE/MAX Connections License #01948875 Listed on: 05/11/2025

RE/MAX Connections

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Ellen Haywood

Real Broker License #01264878

Real Broker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,578

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

HOA Fees

  • $48 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Washer

Parking

  • 8 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Land Lease
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Association fees include water
  • $168 Other Monthly Fees
  • Mount Laguna Ia Association, Phone Number (619) 405-1452
  • El Centro Tract Community
  • Mountainous Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 760-137-98-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,578

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$48 per month

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Inland East
  • Cross Street: Los Huecos/Sunrise Hwy
  • Neighborhood: El Centro Tract
  • LP / Sq Ft: 375.0
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 343.33
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 343.33
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Land Lease
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Sub Flooring: Wood over Crawlspace
  • Equipment Available: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Washer, Range/Stove Hood, Counter Top
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room, Wood Stove Insert
  • Searchable Rooms: MBR Entry Level, Workshop, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18x10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Kitchen
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 600
  • Total Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Garage
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 8
  • Parking Spaces Total: 8

Utilities

  • Sewer/Septic: Septic Installed
  • Heating: Wood Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Wood

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: El Centro Tract
  • Total Fees: 571.0
  • Property Management Company: Cleveland National Forest
  • Property Management Phone: 619-445-6235
  • Community: MOUNT LAGUNA
  • Home Owner Association: Mount Laguna IA
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Water
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Year
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 571.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Annual
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 619-405-1452
  • Other Fees Payment Frequency: Annual

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 215
  • Other Fees: 2013.0
  • Other Fees Reflect: Year

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Topography: Mountainous
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 760-137-98-00

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $206,000 -8.4% $343 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2025 05/11/25 For Sale $225,000 +184.8% $375 / Sq Ft
11/04/2017 11/04/17 Sold $79,000 -20.9% $132 / Sq Ft
08/19/2017 08/19/17 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2016 03/02/16 For Sale $99,900 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $1,578 $147,308 $10,605 $136,703
2024 $1,578 $144,421 $10,398 $134,023
2023 $1,578 $141,591 $10,195 $131,396
2022 $1,602 $138,816 $9,996 $128,820
2021 $75 $84,619 $11,037 $73,582
2020 $989 $83,752 $10,924 $72,828
2019 $975 $82,110 $10,710 $71,400
2018 $926 $80,500 $10,500 $70,000
2017 $886 $76,075 $7,319 $68,756
2016 $865 $74,584 $7,176 $67,408
2015 $856 $73,465 $7,069 $66,396
2014 $842 $72,027 $6,931 $65,096
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250027158

San Diego MLS

APN: 760-137-98