Rancho Santa Rosa offers 306± acres of usable Central Coast land with the rare advantage of seven legal parcels—creating immediate flexibility for development, expansion, or long-term investment. Set in the rolling hills just outside Cambria, this is a property designed for those who want to build something meaningful, whether a legacy ranch, private compound, or income-producing agricultural operation.
The existing improvements include two modest residences, providing a functional starting point while leaving significant room to design and construct a custom ranch estate or multi-structure compound. With multiple potential building sites and expansive views, the property invites a thoughtful, large-scale vision.
A key highlight is the presence of hundreds of mature bay leaf trees—an uncommon and valuable natural asset. This creates a clear opportunity for a specialty agricultural venture, from harvesting and packaging culinary bay leaves to developing value-added products such as oils or branded goods. Combined with the property’s history as a cattle ranch, the land is well-suited for a range of agricultural uses, offering both lifestyle appeal and income potential.
Natural water resources, including an artesian well and a domestic well, support both residential use and agricultural expansion—an essential foundation for long-term usability.
Beyond its productivity, Rancho Santa Rosa delivers a compelling setting: rolling terrain, mature trees, seasonal creeks, and abundant wildlife, all contributing to a sense of privacy and scale. Located just 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean, it strikes a rare balance between accessibility and seclusion.
Rancho Santa Rosa is a versatile Central Coast holding—offering the space, resources, and underlying value to create a ranch that performs as both a lifestyle asset and a long-term investment.
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Listed by:
Lindsey HarnDRE #01868098805-476-0104,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SC26048360Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3
Main level bathrooms: 5
Main level bedrooms: 5
Rooms
Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
Features: All Bedrooms Down
Cooling
None
Appliances
Laundry: Inside
Features
All Bedrooms Down
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included
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