Private 1BR Ranch Home on 40 Acres, Utilities + Starlink Included
Trade city noise for open sky. This detached, roughly 900 sq ft one-bedroom, one-bath home sits on a 40-acre high-desert ranch at 2,800 ft, about an hour east of San Diego off I-8, and about 15 minutes from the Jacumba Hot Springs pool and spa. Nights are quiet and the stargazing is exceptional.
Utilities included: water, septic, trash, Starlink internet (unlimited data, typically 200+ Mbps, solid for remote work and streaming), and electricity up to [580] kWh/month in summer (June-October) and [553] kWh/month in winter (November-May). That allowance matches SDG&E's full Tier 1 for the Mountain climate zone, plus an extra 50 kWh to cover the well pump. Typical use for one or two people stays within it. Usage above the allowance is billed at SDG&E's current Schedule DR Tier 2 rate (standard residential, non-time-of-use).
Reliable power: a 19+ kW solar and battery system propane backup generators keeps power on, including during SDG&E wind shutoffs that hit backcountry grid homes. Note that power is 120V only, so electric ranges, dryers over 120V, and central AC aren't supported.
Heat: The bedroom has a hardwired electric wall heater with its own thermostat, and a direct-vent propane wall heater will be installed in the living room before move-in, so heat doesn't depend on the power system. Propane for heat is billed at cost. The wood-burning fireplace is an optional extra; firewood is supplied (you split it).
Included: washer/dryer, refrigerator/freezer, water heater, and propane hookup. Available on request: microwave, furnishings. A 10x20 storage shed is negotiable.
Rent: $1,600 | Deposit: $1,600 | Lease: 12 months; month-to-month negotiable |
First month and deposit due at signing. Landlord pays for the background check. On-site management and responsive maintenance. Available for move-in in about two weeks or possibly sooner.
See property description.
House for rent
Single family residence
Available Tue Nov 10 2026
Cats, dogs OK
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Wall furnace
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity, Garbage, Internet, Water
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Jacumba
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,600$2/sqft |
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