Breathtaking Mountain Home Retreat on 5+ Acres with Stunning Views! This home offers 4 bedrooms, an office, and a bonus room. The downstairs entrance through the carport will lead you to a charming bedroom with an ensuite and direct access to the yard. The downstairs hallway features closets/storage, a laundry room and two additional bedrooms. One of the bedrooms provides access to a bonus room with an additional closet and a fireplace. You can enjoy the beautiful view with direct access to a private patio, where you can hear the sounds of the running water feature. You can also access the home from the exterior stairwell that leads to a deck with breathtaking views. The living room boasts large windows that showcase the stunning mountain views, a cozy fireplace that is perfect for chilly nights, and an open kitchen that was recently updated for entertaining. There is also an office, perfect for those who work from home or need extra space for hobbies. The primary bedroom with a private bathroom is also located upstairs, which was recently remodeled. The primary bedroom features a large walk-in closet and an additional closet for any additional storage needs. This home is equipped with central heating and AC controlled by Nest, ensuring that you are comfortable year-round. The home also features solar panels with 3 Tesla batteries, making it energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Step outside to your own private oasis. Enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery from one of the home's private decking areas, recently upgraded to trex. The 5+ acre property has numerous fruit trees, 2 wells, fencing, gated access, 2 carports, and 3 storage buildings. The storage building near the lower carport and the Quonset hut have concrete flooring and 220 amps. There is a poured slab for RV parking and a level pad below the main home with a separate driveway, possible use as an additional home location site. This home is perfect for those who love the outdoors. The property features hiking trails and is located near popular outdoor destinations such as Lake Cuyamaca and Mount Laguna.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
5.18 acresLot Size
$413Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
20 spacesParking
Listed by Rachel Shreve•DRE #02109379• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Josette Alvarez•DRE #01931420• Compass
BREATHTAKING ranch home w/panoramic views nestled amongst snow-capped mountains! Includes 2-levels of wrap around patios & a high beam open floor plan that is perfect for entertaining. Dual-master bedrooms w/ fully upgraded kitchen & bathrooms. 5.1 acres of land zoned for horses & livestock equipped w/ 2 water wells, outbuildings, a tack room, 2 large workshop/barns wired w/ 220v, and a fenced garden w/ mature fruit trees! If SPACE & PRIVACY are a must, this is for you! See supplemental for more info. Click the virtual tour link to view a 3-D interactive walk through tour. Round ring for horses with 4 horse stalls. 2 separate wells on property with 1 being gravity-fed for the livestock and garden. Garden has mature pear, cherry, apricot, apple, plum & walnut trees. Inside upgrades include new(er) paint & flooring throughout. This home was originally built in 1982 but every room has been upgraded and remodeled. A whole-house water softener with an iron filter was installed and services 2 separate water tanks totaling over 5,000 gallons. 2 separate barns/workshops on property for farm equipment and/or projects wired with 220v. Just minutes from the 8 freeway, all the shopping conveniences of town are just a short drive away.. Neighborhoods: Descanso Equipment: Dryer, Range/Oven, Shed(s), Washer Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Septic Installed Topography: ,,RSLP
Public Records
Jul 31, 2003
Sold
$425,000
$177/sq ft
CRMLS #32024600
Aug 1, 2003
Sold
$439,000
$183/sq ft
May 3, 2003
Listed
$459,000
$191/sq ft
A drop dead view-local mtns. /valleys and see San Berdo mtns/snow capped. Horse property-fenced/crossfenced. Great home w/ open beam ceiling-open floor plan 2nd level-huge master. Out buildings-tack room. Country living in Descanso 'a place of rest'. Calif riding/hiking trail off property. Oaks/Manzanita/Fruit trees-pls see supp. [Supplement]: If you or your clients are looking for a property that has 'Drop dead views', set up for horses or other animals, in the country, riding trails that go forever, great weather, close to city and shopping, country atmosphere, other horse people to get to know and ride with and just a darn nice house-THIS IS IT! Home has a great country feeling with open beam ceilings in Living room/Family room 2nd level. Kitchen with JenAire stove top opens into dining area which opens into living area-open floor plan. Enormous Master bedroom on 2nd level. Great free-standing wood burning stove. Down stairs are two large bedrooms, full bath and the extra room which can be used as storage, guest, hobby or home office. Wood balcony faces the most incredible view of Descanso, Lagunas, San Bernadino mtns which currently have snow on top which is visible. Out buildings include tack, hay shelter, etc. Round pen, arena and pasture fenced and hot wired. Mature Oak trees, pines, manzanita, fruit trees. Fenced in dog yard. Corner of Chiquita and Viejas Grade on Viejas Mule Co. Road. A must see to enjoy the ambiance and VIEW.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,147 (+2.1%)
$501,225 + $445,537
$946,762
2024
$9,941 (+36.4%)
$491,398 + $436,801
$928,199
2023
$7,289 (−1.5%)
$481,763 + $428,237
$910,000
2022
$7,399 (+2.9%)
$352,266 + $313,127
$665,393
2021
$7,191 (+16.9%)
$345,359 + $306,988
$652,347
2020
$6,149 (+1.6%)
$338,588 + $300,969
$639,557
2019
$6,051 (+5.8%)
$292,503 + $260,003
$552,506
2018
$5,721 (+1.2%)
$286,768 + $254,905
$541,673
2017
$5,654 (+2.7%)
$275,634 + $245,007
$520,641
2016
$5,507 (+1.1%)
$275,634 + $245,007
$520,641
2015
$5,446 (+2.1%)
$270,230 + $240,203
$510,433
2014
$5,332 (+0.5%)
$260,958 + $231,961
$492,919
2013
$5,305 (+3.7%)
$260,958 + $231,961
$492,919
2012
$5,117 (+1.9%)
$259,779 + $230,913
$490,692
2011
$5,023 (+1.5%)
$254,686 + $226,386
$481,072
2010
$4,948
$249,693 + $221,948
$471,641
2009
$4,948 (+2.7%)
$247,827 + $220,290
$468,117
2008
$4,818
$248,416 + $220,814
$469,230
Tax history for 23295 Viejas Grade Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,147 (+2.1%)
$501,225 + $445,537
$946,762
2024
$9,941 (+36.4%)
$491,398 + $436,801
$928,199
2023
$7,289 (−1.5%)
$481,763 + $428,237
$910,000
2022
$7,399 (+2.9%)
$352,266 + $313,127
$665,393
2021
$7,191 (+16.9%)
$345,359 + $306,988
$652,347
2020
$6,149 (+1.6%)
$338,588 + $300,969
$639,557
2019
$6,051 (+5.8%)
$292,503 + $260,003
$552,506
2018
$5,721 (+1.2%)
$286,768 + $254,905
$541,673
2017
$5,654 (+2.7%)
$275,634 + $245,007
$520,641
2016
$5,507 (+1.1%)
$275,634 + $245,007
$520,641
2015
$5,446 (+2.1%)
$270,230 + $240,203
$510,433
2014
$5,332 (+0.5%)
$260,958 + $231,961
$492,919
2013
$5,305 (+3.7%)
$260,958 + $231,961
$492,919
2012
$5,117 (+1.9%)
$259,779 + $230,913
$490,692
2011
$5,023 (+1.5%)
$254,686 + $226,386
$481,072
2010
$4,948
$249,693 + $221,948
$471,641
2009
$4,948 (+2.7%)
$247,827 + $220,290
$468,117
2008
$4,818
$248,416 + $220,814
$469,230
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.18 Acres
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
1,800
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
4053311900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 20
# of Parking Spaces: 20
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Washer Included
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central, Wall Window
Has Cooling
Room Information
Bonus Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Bonus Room, Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Fireplace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Carport and top deck
Levels: One, Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Fencing: Chain Link
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Up Slope from Street, Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 4053311900
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: BLM/National Forest, Horse Trails, Hunting, Mountainous, Rural, Biking, Hiking, Lake, Park
School Information
High School District: Mountain Empire Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 32.86686200
Longitude: -116.64568200
Directions: CA-79 N/Japatul Valley Rd. exit, Turn left onto Riverside Dr., Turn left onto Viejas Grade Rd
Zoning: AGRICULTURAL
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1982
County: San Diego County
APN: 4053311900
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Rachel
List Agent Last Name: Shreve
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Josette
Buyer Agent Last Name: Alvarez
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Compass
Around this home
Schools
Descanso Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Pine Valley Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.6mi
Mountain Empire High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.7mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
10/10 Fire Factor
75% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
2 days above 95° expected this year, 5 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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Estimated sale price
$942,000 – $1.14M
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