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Sold for $525,000
  • $525,000

    9753 Highway 79, Descanso, CA 91916

    3beds
    1,520sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1932
    0.89 Acres Lot
    $705,900 Zestimate®
    $345/sqft
    $3,357 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $705,900

    $628,000 - $784,000

    $3,357/mo

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    What's special

    French farmhouseStone houseLarge chicken coopNumerous old rock wallsDeep-set casement windows
    This 1932 stone house, reminiscent of a French farmhouse, is set in the small community of Descanso, just 40 minutes from San Diego. Immerse yourself in the mountains, clear skies and fresh air. No need to travel abroad and restore an old European home when this unique opportunity is so close to the best city in the U.S.A. Tucked away, it is 5 minutes to the freeway and 5 more minutes to shopping & restaurants. This property has 2 separate parcels (almost an acre) with room for an ADU and another home. Charming interior with a fireplace in the living room and another fireplace in the dining room! The attic is large enough to accommodate another bedroom or a loft. A sunroom is located off of the dining room and living room, for your morning coffee and serves as an extension for entertaining. Deep-set casement windows are throughout the home which affords wonderful views of old oak trees, pines, cedar and nature wherever you look. The property has numerous old rock walls just waiting for a garden filled with flowers and vegetables. There is also a large chicken coop for your hens to enjoy fresh eggs. Although it is located on a rural highway, it is set back far enough for privacy and solitude. You can look forward to an occasional winter dusting of snow, stunning sunsets, dark skies for astrophotography, close access to Lake Cuyamaca, the desert and numerous hiking trails. This property needs some upgrading and remodeling, but you will be the proud owner of this unique and rare property to share with family and friends. SEE SUPPLEMENT and Documents for other features!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Sharon Hall DRE #01191785 619-788-2849,

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Bought with:

    Sharon Hall, DRE #01191785

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250001539MLS LogoOriginating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Fireplace
    Cooling
    • N/K
    Appliances
    • Included: N/K, Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: None Known
    Features
    • Bathtub, Built-Ins, Storage Space, Unfurnished
    • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum/Vinyl
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: FP in Dining Room, FP in Living Room, Wood
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,520
    • Total interior livable area: 1,520 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 8
    • Parking features: None Known
    Features
    • Levels: 2 Story
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: N/K
    • Fencing: Partial
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountains/Hills, Rocks, Trees/Woods
    Lot
    • Size: 0.89 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 4071120200
    • Zoning: Dplx 2
    • Zoning description: Dplx 2

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stone
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Fixer
    • Year built: 1932

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Installed
    • Water: Meter on Property, Well on Property, Other/Remarks
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Descanso
    • Subdivision: DESCANSO

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/27/2025Sold$525,000-8.7%$345/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250001539 Report a problem
    2/3/2025Pending sale$575,000$378/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250001539 Report a problem
    1/18/2025Listed for sale$575,000$378/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250001539 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,652 +2%$141,463 +2%
    2024$1,619 +1.9%$138,690 +2%
    2023$1,589 -1.4%$135,971 +2%
    2022$1,611 +2.7%$133,306 +2%
    2021$1,568 +0.8%$130,693 +1%
    2020$1,555 +9.4%$129,354 +2%
    2019$1,421 -2.3%$126,819 +2%
    2018$1,454 +1.1%$124,333 +2%
    2017$1,437 +2.6%$121,896 +2%
    2016$1,401 +1%$119,506 +1.5%
    2015$1,387 +1.9%$117,712 +2%
    2014$1,361 $115,407 +0.5%
    2013-- $114,887 +2%
    2012-- $112,635 +2%
    2011-- $110,427 +0.8%
    2010-- $109,603 -0.2%
    2009-- $109,865 +2%
    2008-- $107,711 +2%
    2007-- $105,600 +2%
    2006-- $103,531 +2%
    2005-- $101,502 +2%
    2004-- $99,513 +1.9%
    2003-- $97,690 +2%
    2002-- $95,775 +2%
    2001-- $93,898

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    Neighborhood: 91916

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Mountain Empire Unified School D

    Source: SDMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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