14684 Highway 79

Julian, CA
$ 1,600,000 Beds 2 Baths 1 Sq 1,100 Virtual Tour
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MILK RANCH—THREE CABINS.???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? A rare, privately held legacy property with more than 104 years of family ownership, this 39±-acre mountain retreat is rooted in the rich history of the Cuyamaca region. Within the historic Rancho Cuyamaca Mexican Land Grant dating to 1848, the property carries the longstanding name “Milk Ranch,” reflecting the area’s early ranching and cattle history. The name lives on through Milk Ranch Road. Situated at the base of Cuyamaca Peak, just 4.5 miles from beautiful Lake Cuyamaca, Milk Ranch offers privacy, natural beauty, recreation, and California history, with more than 100 miles of hiking and equestrian trails nearby. Three separate cabins—including a full-time primary residence and two additional heated cabins—along with two wells, a year-round spring-fed pond, established orchards, raised garden beds, and a metal workshop with covered parking create the foundation for a remarkable family compound, private retreat, or self-sufficient mountain homestead. The primary cabin features solar as its main power source, complemented by operational hydroelectric and generator backup systems; the two additional cabins are generator-powered. Seasonal elderberries, native azaleas, wild berries, abundant wildlife, and other natural resources add to this extraordinary opportunity to own a private piece of California mountain history.

ACTIVE

  • Price
  • $ 1,600,000
  • City
  • Julian
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • SAN DIEGO
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • JULIAN
  • Lot Size
  • 37.16 Acres
  • Zip
  • 92036
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,100
  • Year Built
  • 1968
  • Style
  • Detached
  • MLS#
  • 260018726
Listed By: Deborah J Kerch with Orchard Realty, Inc. - 760-579-3716;
Data Source: San Diego Regional MLS (SDMLS)

Features

General

Sewer Septic Installed
Heating Other/Remarks, Wood Stove
Cooling N/K
Roof Metal
Appliances Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Solar Panels, Washer, Freezer, Propane Range, Gas Range, Propane Cooking
Zoning AGRICULTUR
HOA Fee 0.0
Garage Spaces 1.0
Pool Features N/K
Construction Materials Wood
Pets Allowed Yes
Year Built 1968
Levels 1 Story
Property Subtype Detached
County San Diego
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage No
Subdivision Name JULIAN
Full Baths 1
Status ACTIVE
Directions South of Lake Cuyamaca on Milk Ranch Road-do not go without an appt.
City Julian
Senior Community Y/N No
MLS Area North County
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 1618689.0
Property Attached Y/N No
Building Area Units Sqft
Living Area Units Sqft
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Owner
Freehold IDX

Interior Features

Fireplace Features FP in Living Room
Total Stories 1
Air Conditioning Y/N No
Heating Y/N No
Fireplace Y/N No
Laundry Features Electric, Propane
Total Bedrooms 2
Total Baths 1

Exterior Features

Fencing Partial
Parking Features Detached
Water Source Well on Property
Total Parking 11.0
Lot Size Area 37.16
Building Area Total 1100.0
Waterfront Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Chula Vista, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

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Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

7/31/2026 Listed $1,600,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 92036

Price
AVG $830K
$1.6M
Year Built
AVG 1989
1968
Visits
AVG 29
6
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14684 Highway 79 Julian, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $1600000 with 1100 sqft and a lot size of 37.16 Acres Acre(s). 14684 Highway 79 Julian has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1968. The property's zip code is 92036 which is in Julian, CA

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