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Descanso, CA

$295,000

26779 Old Highway 80, Descanso, CA
2
Beds
1
Baths
500
Sq Ft
2015
Built
0
Days listed

About this home

Privacy and independence! Fully off-grid cabin nestled between great oaks and a year-round stream. Property has two APNs, over half an acre: space for homesteading, animals, and projects. Built in 2015 as 500 sqft with vaulted ceilings and a loft bedroom, permit application and construction started to expand to 725 sqft with 620 sqft of decking. Downstairs consists of two living/family rooms plus a bathroom with rock/tile shower and space for composting/cassette toilet. Indoor staircase under construction. Working outhouse, with septic design for the house approved and perc test complete. Powered by a 2.3 kw solar array, fully owned, with 16-battery bank; NO ELECTRIC BILL! Two more dedicated panels for water heater. 5,000 gal water tank, water delivery available, with scanning and research completed for drilling a well. Satellite internet installed (Viasat). Everything needed for rustic living already in place, with major progress toward modernizing. Seller had to stop mid-project for personal reasons, now yours to finish. All this independence doesn't mean being off the map, though. Just minutes from the I-8 freeway, from Descanso's dining, schools, feed store, and entertainment, hardware store in Guatay, groceries and library in Pine Valley. 2.5 miles to nearest fire station. 25 mins to historic Julian, to fishing and kayaking on Lake Cuyamaca, and to views of the superblooms in Anza-Borrego State Park from Mt. Laguna. Property is priced to sell, comes with all plans for septic, well, and finishing construction, some permit fees already paid.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
500 sq ft
Interior features
Bedroom On Main Level, Loft
Fireplace
None
Cooling
None
Laundry
None
Levels
Two
Exterior & lot
Lot size
0.58 acres (25,264.8 sq ft)
Pool
None
View
Mountains, Rocks, Creek Stream, Trees Woods
Year built
2015
Community
Area
91916 - Descanso
County
San Diego
Community features
Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Hunting, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Preserve Public Land, Rural
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Cabin
Days on market
0
Listed
2026-04-15
Terms
Cash
Parcel #
4081300800
MLS #
NDP2604456
Listed by
Steven Marshall · The Scola Company

Location

Price history

Listed
$295,000 · 2026-04-15
Days on market
0
Current price
$295,000
Financing

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$1,851
$1,492 principal & interest · $359 taxes & insurance
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Loan $236,000

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Listing courtesy of The Scola Company. © 2026. The multiple listing data appearing on this website is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the consumer may be interested in purchasing. All data, including but not limited to all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Last updated July 26, 2026 Equal Housing Opportunity.

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