For sale

Listed by: Keller Williams La Jolla • Brandon Bazemore • 619-361-3697

$540,000

9710 Highway 79, Descanso, CA 91916

2beds

1,174sqft

$3,631/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1936

0.25 Acres Lot

$527,700 Zestimate^®

$460/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Priced to sell, so don’t miss it! Country charm meets everyday convenience in this cozy 2 bedroom, 2 bath home on approximately a quarter acre in Descanso, with a large front yard. Refreshed with a roof just 3 years old, fresh paint, and new carpet and flooring throughout, it’s ready for its next owner. A detached 324 sq ft structure offers endless possibilities, such as a home office, guest space, or storage, while a large shed adds even more flexibility, including garage-style use. Served by city water and independent septic. Immediately off Highway 79 with I-8 only minutes away, this inviting estate is approximately 2 miles to Descanso Elementary, 3.5 miles to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, 11 miles to Lake Cuyamaca, and 12 miles to Alpine.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Bedroom

Features: Multi-Level Bedroom

Bedroom

Features: Bedroom on Main Level

Cooling

See Remarks

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features

Bedroom on Main Level
Flooring: Vinyl
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,174 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 6
Uncovered spaces: 6

Features

Levels: Multi/Split
Entry location: Side
Patio & porch: Concrete
Pool features: None
Has view: Yes
View description: Mountain(s)

Lot

Size: 0.25 Acres
Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard

Details

Parcel number: 4071111400
Zoning: RS - Residential
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1936

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Mound Septic
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Mountainous, Rural

Location

Region: Descanso

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $460/sqft
Tax assessed value: $369,788
Date on market: 10/16/2026
Cumulative days on market: 17 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

Estimated market value

$527,700

$501,000 - $554,000

$3,341/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/16/2026	Listed for sale	$540,000$460/sqft
Source: CRMLS #PTP2607795 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$369,788 +2%
2025	$4,003 +2.1%	$362,538 +2%
2024	$3,921 +1.9%	$355,430 +2%
2023	$3,846 -1.5%	$348,462 +2%
2022	$3,903 +2.9%	$341,631 +2%
2021	$3,794 +0.9%	$334,933 +1%
2020	$3,761 +90%	$331,500 +87.7%
2019	$1,979 +2.5%	$176,622 +2%
2018	$1,931 +1.2%	$173,160 +2%
2017	$1,908 +2.6%	$169,765 +2%
2016	$1,859 +1.1%	$166,437 +1.5%
2015	$1,839 +2%	$163,937 +2%
2014	$1,803	$160,726 +55.4%
2013	--	$103,444 +2%
2012	--	$101,417 +2%
2011	--	$99,430 +0.8%
2010	--	$98,688 -0.2%
2009	--	$98,923 +2%
2008	--	$96,984 +2%
2007	--	$95,083 +2%
2006	--	$93,219 +2%
2005	--	$91,392 +2%
2004	--	$89,601 +1.9%
2003	--	$87,960 +2%
2002	--	$86,236 +2%
2001	--	$84,546