11970 Twin Springs Rd, Descanso, CA 91916

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Off Market Nov 2023 for $790K

$862,714

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,339/mo

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2,460

sq ft

11970 Twin Springs Rd, Descanso, CA 91916

About this home

Your opportunity to own a ranch and enjoy amazing panoramic views awaits! This private and gated home is surrounded by 10 beautiful and serene country acres. This spacious 3BR home has a large loft upstairs and a living area downstairs that can be used as additional bedrooms to make it a 4 or 5 bedroom home. Imagine relaxing in the living room with open beamed ceilings, a stunning floor to ceiling river rock fireplace and westerly views of the mountains, sunsets and even the ocean on clear days. There are so many features on the grounds of this private ranch. The inviting Trex porch and deck are perfect areas to unwind and enjoy the views. The cowboy swimming pool is sure to cool you off on a hot day. Peaceful, adventurous and extensive trails throughout. Mature fruit trees that include apples, peaches, plums, apricots, jujubes, persimmons and Asian pears. Organic garden beds. Drip irrigation throughout the property. Mature oaks trees. Newer 10,000 gallon water tank with food grade epoxy coating. Newer pressure tank. Dependable private well with excellent water quality. 12,000 kW whole home generator with automatic switch. Remotely controlled exterior fire sprinkler system. Small livestock enclosures and large chicken aviary & coop. Goats and chickens will convey with property. Room to add equestrian facility. Owned solar panel system. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this awe-inspiring ranch home with majestic views. It will not disappoint!

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

10.13 acresLot Size

$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Helen Araujo •DRE #01926085 • Coldwell Banker West

Bought with Kent Dover •DRE #02047735 • Chameleon/Red Hawk Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:CRMLS #PTP2304649

Redfin Estimate

$862,714

$73K since sold in November 2023$55K since August

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This home's estimate is 11.6% lower than the average sale price ($976K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$865,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,072 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 31, 2025
$703,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,370 sq ft
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$1,065,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,008 sq ft
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F
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Market trends in 91916, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.8%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$755K

$28K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

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5 MoM

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$569,900
2 beds1.5 baths1,923 sq ft
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Sale history for 11970 Twin Springs Rd

Date

Event

Price

CRMLS #PTP2304649

Nov 6, 2023

Sold

$790,000

$321/sq ft

Oct 6, 2023

Pending

—

Sep 22, 2023

Listed

$815,000

$331/sq ft

CRMLS #120025708

Aug 7, 2012

Sold

$360,000

$146/sq ft

May 18, 2012

Listed

$379,000

$154/sq ft

.Like a rustic tuscan villa among mossy oaks, this 3 bdrm/2 opt'l bdr VIEW home is surrounded by 10 beautiful & serene country acres! Home has a remodeled kitchen/baths, vaulted open beamed ceilings, a gorgeous floor to ceiling riverrock fireplace & wysteria covered porches lending rustic charm. Downstairs master w/ ba, & opt office. Upstairs 17 x17' loft used as Childrens'nursery/playroom. Porches to enjoy breathtaking views in a most picturesque setting by Cleveland National Forest & the Cuyamacas. [Supplement]: Descanso, just 42 miles east of mission valley, you are lifted away to a picturesque countryside reminiscent of the Napa Valley wine country. Close to Cleveland National Forest and Cuyamaca State Park, Green mountain scenery awaits, as you wind through roads covered by mature oak trees with mossy trunks. Hiking Biking and Riding Trails abound. You will pass glassy ponds, wild turkeys & horses grazing under shady trees or sipping water from a creek. This town is absolutely magical. You will want to do a little bit of remodeling to make this home your perfect country getaway. But don't touch the wysteria covered decks overlooking your private oasis, or the 2 story riverrock fireplace. 10 gorgeous acres with spectalar views. Land like this will be rare as San Diego grows. .. Now is your golden opportunity for picturesque & serence 10 country acres and a magical & unique 3 story home.

SDMLS #80068623

Apr 6, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Oct 6, 2008

Listed

$550,000

$224/sq ft

SDMLS #1

Feb 11, 2009

Price Changed

$550,000

$224/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 20, 1986

Sold

$37,590

$15/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,429 (+2.2%)

$353,959 + $467,955

$821,914

2024

$8,251 (+87.1%)

$347,019 + $458,780

$805,799

2023

$4,409 (+2.0%)

$340,215 + $449,785

$790,000

2022

$4,324 (+1.5%)

$183,495 + $242,592

$426,087

2021

$4,261 (+1.0%)

$179,898 + $237,836

$417,734

2020

$4,219 (+1.1%)

$176,371 + $233,173

$409,544

2019

$4,171 (+1.6%)

$174,563 + $230,783

$405,346

2018

$4,104 (+0.6%)

$171,141 + $226,258

$397,399

2017

$4,081 (+2.4%)

$164,497 + $217,473

$381,970

2016

$3,985 (+1.6%)

$164,497 + $217,473

$381,970

2015

$3,923 (+2.2%)

$161,272 + $213,209

$374,481

2014

$3,838 (+0.8%)

$155,739 + $205,894

$361,633

2013

$3,808 (+30.4%)

$155,739 + $205,894

$361,633

2012

$2,920 (−26.4%)

$155,036 + $204,964

$360,000

2011

$3,967

$118,000 + $156,000

$274,000

2010

$3,969 (+0.8%)

$161,000 + $214,000

$375,000

2009

$3,939 (−19.6%)

$161,000 + $214,000

$375,000

2008

$4,899

$161,000 + $214,000

$375,000

Tax history for 11970 Twin Springs Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,429 (+2.2%)

$353,959 + $467,955

$821,914

2024

$8,251 (+87.1%)

$347,019 + $458,780

$805,799

2023

$4,409 (+2.0%)

$340,215 + $449,785

$790,000

2022

$4,324 (+1.5%)

$183,495 + $242,592

$426,087

2021

$4,261 (+1.0%)

$179,898 + $237,836

$417,734

2020

$4,219 (+1.1%)

$176,371 + $233,173

$409,544

2019

$4,171 (+1.6%)

$174,563 + $230,783

$405,346

2018

$4,104 (+0.6%)

$171,141 + $226,258

$397,399

2017

$4,081 (+2.4%)

$164,497 + $217,473

$381,970

2016

$3,985 (+1.6%)

$164,497 + $217,473

$381,970

2015

$3,923 (+2.2%)

$161,272 + $213,209

$374,481

2014

$3,838 (+0.8%)

$155,739 + $205,894

$361,633

2013

$3,808 (+30.4%)

$155,739 + $205,894

$361,633

2012

$2,920 (−26.4%)

$155,036 + $204,964

$360,000

2011

$3,967

$118,000 + $156,000

$274,000

2010

$3,969 (+0.8%)

$161,000 + $214,000

$375,000

2009

$3,939 (−19.6%)

$161,000 + $214,000

$375,000

2008

$4,899

$161,000 + $214,000

$375,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10.13 Acres

Year renovated

1989

Sq. Ft.

2,460

Year built

1989

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

3342100400

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.

A70

Limited Agricultural Zone

The A70 Use Regulations are intended to create and preserve areas intended primarily for agricultural crop production. Additionally, a limited number of small farm animals may be kept and agricultural products raised on the premises may be processed. Typically, the A70 Use Regulations would be applied to areas throughout the County to protect moderate to high quality agricultural land.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing
Processing
Fire house
Police station
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Garage, RV Access/Parking
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Washer Included

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Propane Oven, Propane Range, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Shower in Tub

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Basement, Bonus Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom

Fireplace Information
Free Standing, Living Room, Wood
Has Fireplace

Flooring Information
Laminated, Carpet

Heating Information
Central Furnace, Propane
Has Heating

Interior Features
Entry Level: 2
Entry Location: Front
Beamed Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floor Plan
Levels: Three Or More
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Security Features: Fire Sprinklers
Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Shingle
Construction Materials: Stucco

Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
Basement: Finished Basement

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear
Has Patio
Pool Features: See Remarks
Has Pool

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Garden, Ranch

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 600
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: North
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 3342100400
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 3
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor

Financial

Assesments Information
Assessments: Special Assessments

Utilities

Utilities Information
Electric: Electricity - On Property
Sewer: Septic Tank
Propane, See Remarks, Electricity Connected
Water Source: Private

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 40

Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Sherilton Valley Property Owners Association
Association Fee: $622
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Amenities: Other

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Foothills, Mountainous, Rural, Biking, Hiking

School Information
High School District: Mountain Empire Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 32.90448700
Longitude: -116.62331100
Directions: From Interstate 8, take exit 40 onto Japatul Valley Rd towards Descanso. Turn left onto Riverside Dr. Left onto Viejas Grade Rd and an immediate right onto Oak Grove Dr. Right onto Boulder Creek Rd. Right onto Sherilton Valley Rd. Right onto Fremontia Ln. Left turn onto Twin Springs Rd.
Road Frontage Type: Access Road Maintained, Access via Country Road, Private Road
Road Surface Type: Paved, Unpaved
Zoning: Limited Agriculture (A70) - lot size ...

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,460
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10.13 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 1989
County: San Diego County
APN: 3342100400

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 13

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Helen
List Agent Last Name: Araujo

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker West

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Kent
Buyer Agent Last Name: Dover

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Chameleon/Red Hawk Realty

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Schools

Julian Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 12.2mi

7/10

Julian Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.2mi

3/10

Julian High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.1mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

8/10 Fire Factor

30% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 93° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

10 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

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Descanso, CA • 91916

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Estimated sale price

$825,000 – $999,000

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Home values near 11970 Twin Springs Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
12025 Twin Springs Road, Descanso, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1160 Sq. Ft.	$642,871
12104 Twin Springs Road, Descanso, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2638 Sq. Ft.	$876,448

Address	Redfin Estimate
12145 Twin Springs Road, Descanso, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2080 Sq. Ft.	$876,176
12010 Twin Springs Road, Descanso, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2460 Sq. Ft.	$867,762

Address	Redfin Estimate
12080 Twin Springs Road, Descanso, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1222 Sq. Ft.	$587,837
11908 Twin Springs Road, Descanso, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1888 Sq. Ft.	$980,258

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