Welcome to Fobes Ranch… a truly extraordinary piece of California mountain history. Hidden in the San Jacinto Mountains in Mountain Center, California, this remarkable 78-acre private ranch offers something increasingly rare—space, privacy, and complete independence. Reached by a secluded four-mile drive from Highway 74, with no other residences along the way, Fobes Ranch is surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest. This is a completely off-grid retreat, powered by solar, batteries and a propane back up, and a gravity-fed water system. The property features expansive, level acreage suitable for cattle grazing, a seasonally full pond, and miles of four-wheel-drive trails winding throughout the ranch. The main residence offers four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. A separate two-bedroom caretaker's home, along with a bunkhouse, and 2 bathrooms, provide additional accommodations for family, guests, or staff. The ranch also includes a horse barn, greenhouse, gymnasium, multiple garages and sheds, and a 300-yard shooting range. For the outdoor enthusiast, the possibilities are endless—horseback riding, dirt bike riding, four-wheeling, hiking, wildlife watching, ranching, or simply enjoying the peace and solitude of your own private mountain retreat. The property is adjacent to the Pacific Crest Trail, placing some of Southern California's most spectacular mountain country right at your doorstep. The property is 25 minutes from Idyllwild, 1 hour from the Palm Springs Airport, 1 hour from Temecula, 1.5 hours from San Diego County and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles. And Fobes Ranch has a fascinating history of its own, including its association with Timothy Leary during the 1960s, adding another unique chapter to this remarkable property. The seller is also including most of the furnishings, ranch vehicles and equipment with the purchase. Fobes Ranch isn't simply a home. It's a ranch… a retreat… a piece of California history… and a rare opportunity to own 78 private acres surrounded by nature and a National Forest. Welcome to Fobes Ranch.
For sale
Listed by: So Cal Coast Real Estate • Bill Church • 727-207-8898
$2,999,500
55101 State Highway 74, Mountain Center, CA 92561
4beds
3,130sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
78.83 Acres Lot
$2,705,800 Zestimate®
$958/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 84 days
- 530
- 42
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bill Church DRE #02253912 727-207-8898,
So Cal Coast Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2607626
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 5
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Exercise Room, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Sunroom, Utility Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Closet, Enclosed Toilet, Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level, Loft, Main Level Primary, Utility Room, Workshop
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Insert, Wood Burning Stove
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,130 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 53
- Parking features: Garage, RV Access/Parking, Unpaved
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 50
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Security,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 78.83 Acres
- Dimensions: 1282 x 2457
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Agricultural, Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down, Gentle Sloping, Horse Property, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Pasture, Ranch, Steep Slope, Secluded, Sloped Up, Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 568060027
- Zoning: single family
- Special conditions: Trust
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Water: See Remarks, Well
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Rural
Location
- Region: Mountain Center
- Elevation: 5200 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $958/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,104,360
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 84 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$2,705,800
$2.54M - $2.84M
$3,578/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,999,500+199.9%$958/sqft |
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| 11/4/2019 | Sold | $1,000,001$319/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,104,360 +2% |
| 2025 | $12,398 +2.2% | $1,082,707 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,133 +1% | $1,061,478 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,009 +2% | $1,040,665 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,778 +1.9% | $1,020,261 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,563 +1.6% | $1,000,257 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,383 +104.4% | $990,001 +106.5% |
| 2019 | $5,569 +3.6% | $479,408 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,377 +1.6% | $470,009 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,293 | $460,794 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,293 +1% | $451,760 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,240 +4.7% | $444,976 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,003 | $436,261 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $434,291 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $425,777 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $417,430 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $414,312 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $415,298 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $407,156 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $399,174 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $391,348 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $383,676 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $369,262 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $362,022 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,656 +1.9% | $354,924 +2% |
| 2000 | $3,586 | $347,966 |
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