$775,000
SOLD OCT 1, 2025

8760 Highway 79 Descanso, CA 91916

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,500 Sq Ft
2000 Built

Recently Sold

$310 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of October 2025

4 Acre ranch for sale in Descanso with two homes!! Currently being used as a multigenerational property with plenty of room to grow. It has the valuable R2 designation allowing for the two homes. The primary residence is a 3 bed 2 ba and approximately 1500 sq ft. The second residence is a 2 bed 1 bath and approximately 1000 sq ft. Both homes have had many recent upgrades. There is a central solar system feeding both homes and it’s paid off. There is also a well feeding both homes and 2 separate septic systems. Large wrap around deck on the primary home. 40x80 metal shed to house all of your toys and farm equipment with 220 at the shed next to it. This structure was used in the past for multiple horses. Spectacular views from every part of the property and it’s backed up to one of the largest ranches in Descanso. You may have a cow or two visit your back fence occasionally. Across the road is the Cleveland National Forest. You are 30 minutes from Mount Laguna, 45 minutes from Julian and 45 minutes from central San Diego.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brent Haywood

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01075187 Listed on: 05/25/2025

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Tamara Haywood

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #02181870

Last Buyer's Agent

Brent Haywood

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01075187 Listed on: 05/25/2025

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Single Garage Door

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Descanso Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Unit Levels: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 5963
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 5963
  • Subdivision Name: DESCANSO
  • Living Area: 2500.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2025-10-01T23:35:47Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • FullAddress: 8760 Highway 79
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Appliances: Solar Panels

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 24.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R2
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Sold $775,000 +3.5% $310 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $749,000 +46.9% $300 / Sq Ft
07/21/2020 07/21/20 Sold $510,000 -7.3% $343 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/11/2020 05/11/20 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2020 05/08/20 For Sale $550,000 -- $370 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $5,939 $552,038 $335,553 $216,485
2024 $5,939 $541,215 $328,974 $212,241
2023 $5,826 $530,604 $322,524 $208,080
2022 $5,913 $520,200 $316,200 $204,000
2021 $5,747 $510,000 $310,000 $200,000
2020 $5,250 $465,165 $224,176 $240,989
2019 $5,168 $456,045 $219,781 $236,264
2018 $4,887 $447,104 $215,472 $231,632
2017 $4,831 $438,339 $211,248 $227,091
2016 $4,708 $429,745 $207,106 $222,639
2015 $4,657 $423,291 $203,996 $219,295
2014 $4,561 $415,000 $200,000 $215,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250029681

San Diego MLS

APN: 409-030-06-00