Oak Mesa Ranchette, a rare and remarkable offering set within the highly exclusive and scenic enclave of Mesa Grande, one of San Diego County’s most treasured backcountry communities. Perched atop its own private plateau and surrounded by expansive cattle ranches and pristine oak studded forest, this exceptional 11.82 acre property embodies the essence of country living, where privacy, beauty, and open space define the lifestyle. -Located along a picturesque stretch of Mesa Grande Road, one of the region’s most scenic highways, this property offers a rare blend of privacy and easy access in the San Diego mountain backcountry. Surrounded by rolling landscapes, mature oaks, and sweeping views, the setting is both peaceful and inspiring, with quiet mornings and beautiful sunset skies. -A paved driveway leads to an expansive thoughtfully maintained ranchette, featuring xeriscape landscaping, vibrant flowering plants, and a lush lawn that complements the natural surroundings. -The beautifully remodeled nearly 2,000 square foot residence offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, designed to capture natural light, panoramic views, and purposeful comfort. A flagstone patio entry welcomes you into sunlit interiors, where large windows frame breathtaking westerly vistas. Vaulted wood beam ceilings and an open living area create a sense of volume and warmth, anchored by a striking rock fireplace with a blower insert, ideal for cozy evenings in the mountains. The kitchen blends charm and functionality with ample cabinetry, generous workspace, and its own brick fireplace that adds character and warmth. Just beyond the kitchen, a covered patio provides a peaceful outdoor living space, complete with decorative rock retaining walls and mature plantings, ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the natural surroundings with family and pets. The primary bedroom features a beautiful view window and an ensuite bath. Two comfortable secondary bedrooms and a shared bath provide flexible space for guests, family, or a home office. -Additional features include recessed lighting, dual-pane windows with honeycomb shades, updated flooring, and central heating and air. The home also offers a mudroom and an oversized laundry utility space designed for everyday ease. -Beyond the main residence, the property unfolds into a versatile compound. A detached, fully remodeled artist studio/guest retreat offers a kitchenette, full bath, loft sleeping area, skylights, and an entire wall of sliding glass doors that invite in abundant natural light. This one-of-a-kind space is ideal for creative pursuits, guests, or a private sanctuary. -A substantial 1,500+/- square foot metal building provides exceptional flexibility. One side functions as a large workshop, while the other has been converted into a fully renovated apartment with a full kitchen, bath, loft, and storage, perfect for extended family or caretaker quarters. The land itself is both usable and beautiful, fully fenced with multiple gated entries, dotted with fruit trees, and thoughtfully improved for everyday living. -A newly well-constructed metal building is ample room for equipment, storage, or workshop use. -A private well system, supported by a newer 10,000-gallon water storage tank, ensures reliable water, while owned solar enhances efficiency and sustainability. -Oak Mesa Ranchette is more than a property, it is a lifestyle. Defined by wide open spaces and the quiet beauty of the surrounding hills, life here moves at a different pace, grounded in nature, privacy, and the enduring appeal of the beautiful backcountry. * The adjacent ranchland is also available for purchase, offering approximately 169± acres of beautiful rolling pasture. This neighboring parcel features a high producing water well, an agricultural building with an apartment, and expansive terrain that complements the residential offering and presents a rare opportunity to expand or create a larger, cohesive ranch estate.
For sale
Listed by: Chameleon, DBA Red Hawk Realty
$1,295,000
25443 Mesa Grande Rd, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
3beds
1,990sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
11.82 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$651/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Loft sleeping areaNewly well-constructed metal buildingPanoramic viewsDotted with fruit treesPristine oak studded forestEnsuite bathShared bath
- 69 days |
- 266 |
- 19 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Meriah Druliner DRE #01997162 760-420-5131,
Chameleon, DBA Red Hawk Realty,
Donn Bree DRE #01078868 800-371-6669,
Chameleon, DBA Red Hawk Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2603691
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room, See Remarks
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level, Loft, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Workshop
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Kitchen, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,990 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Multi
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pasture
Lot
- Size: 11.82 Acres
- Features: 11-15 Units/Acre, Agricultural, Sloped Down, Gentle Sloping, Horse Property, Pasture, Rolling Slope, Ranch, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1941813200
- Zoning: A72, “O” Animal Designato
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Mountainous, Rural
Location
- Region: Santa Ysabel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $651/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $688,991
- Annual tax amount: $7,380
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+105.6%$651/sqft |
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| 2/28/2020 | Sold | $630,000-15.9%$317/sqft |
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| 11/28/2019 | Listing removed | $749,000$376/sqft |
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| 7/17/2019 | Price change | $749,000-5.8%$376/sqft |
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| 5/17/2019 | Price change | $795,000-6.4%$399/sqft |
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| 10/4/2018 | Listed for sale | $849,000+69.6%$427/sqft |
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| 11/23/2009 | Sold | $500,500$252/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,380 +2.1% | $688,991 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,230 +1.8% | $675,483 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,100 +1.6% | $662,239 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,990 +1.4% | $649,255 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,894 +185.4% | $636,526 +177.1% |
| 2020 | $2,415 +2.3% | $229,688 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,360 +2.3% | $225,185 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,307 +2.1% | $220,770 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,258 +2.3% | $216,442 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,208 +1.6% | $212,199 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,172 +2.3% | $209,013 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,124 | $204,919 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $203,994 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $199,995 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $196,074 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $194,610 +77.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $109,691 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $107,542 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $105,434 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $103,367 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $101,341 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $99,355 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $97,535 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $95,623 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $93,749 |
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Neighborhood: 92070
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- 7/10Julian Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 11.8 mi
- 3/10Julian Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 11.8 mi
- 5/10Julian High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.8 mi
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