Fantastic 88 acre retreat with 6 houses/cabins, two story dining hall with commercial kitchen, 2,250sf school building, 60,000 gallons in water tanks, basketball court and more. Park like setting with creeks, springs, oaks, pastures and views of Cuyamaca Peak. Two parcels. Known as the Phoenix House, this facility operated under a MUP (P86-071) allowing for 40 adolescent residents. This would be a perfect opportunity for a family compound, income properties, residential care facility or? [Supplement]: Sherilton Valley Ranch (subject Property) is located on Sherilton Valley Road, off Boulder Creek Road west of Highway 79 and North of Interstate 8 in the area of Descanso, San Diego County. The site contains approximately 88 acres including 5 residential cabins, one two-story school building and one two-story kitchen/dining hall. This property offer tremendous opportunity given: * Within 50 minutes of downtown San Diego * Great opportunity for guest retreats * Rural, natural atmosphere located at the base of Cuyamaca Peak * Surrounded by Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Cleveland National Forest * The facility has operated as a campground, dude ranch and most recently, under a Major Use permit (P 86-071) allowing for 40 adolescent residents. FACILITIES BREAKDOWN Facility Number of Beds Square Feet Cabin B Dormatory 5 680sf Cabin C Dormatory 6 765sf Cabin D Dormatory 5 822sf Cabin E Dormatory 12 1,550 Cabin H Dormatory Cabin G Administration Office Kitchen & Dining Room Classroom Building 12 1,620 1,820sf 2,200sf 2,250sf
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
$781Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by John Elliott•DRE #00544861• Descanso Real Estate
Bought with Meriah Druliner•DRE #01997162• Chameleon, DBA Red Hawk Realty
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Market trends in 91916, CA
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
93.4%
2.1% MoM
Median sale price
$847K
$92K MoM
Avg. days on market
29d
10 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
3 MoM
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Sale history for 23981 Sherilton Valley Rd
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #200001808
Dec 14, 2020
Sold
$1,040,000
$571/sq ft
Nov 23, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 25, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 26, 2020
Price Changed
$1,050,000
$577/sq ft
Feb 21, 2020
Relisted
—
Feb 10, 2020
Pending
—
Jan 8, 2020
Listed
$1,100,000
$604/sq ft
SDMLS #1
Jun 27, 2020
Price Changed
$1,050,000
$577/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$8,326 (+1.1%)
$459,000 + $331,500
$790,500
2021
$8,234 (−28.6%)
$459,000 + $331,500
$790,500
2020
$11,536 (+0.9%)
$450,000 + $325,000
$775,000
2019
$11,429 (+1.9%)
$386,068 + $703,516
$1,089,584
2018
$11,211 (+2.0%)
$378,499 + $689,722
$1,068,221
2017
$10,990
$363,802 + $662,941
$1,026,743
Tax history for 23981 Sherilton Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$8,326 (+1.1%)
$459,000 + $331,500
$790,500
2021
$8,234 (−28.6%)
$459,000 + $331,500
$790,500
2020
$11,536 (+0.9%)
$450,000 + $325,000
$775,000
2019
$11,429 (+1.9%)
$386,068 + $703,516
$1,089,584
2018
$11,211 (+2.0%)
$378,499 + $689,722
$1,068,221
2017
$10,990
$363,802 + $662,941
$1,026,743
*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
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Baths
—
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
54.07 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,701
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
3341600600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 23, 2023.
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
Uncovered Spaces: 6
None, Parking Space
# of Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Laundry Information
None
Kitchen Information
Appliances: None
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Fireplace Information
See Remarks
Heating Information
See Remarks
Has Heating
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition, Wood
Other Structures: Out Building
Fencing: None
Construction Materials: Wood
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Features: Ranch
Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Property Information
Parcel Number: 3341600600
Has View
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Well
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Sherilton Valley
Association Fee: $300
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Amenities: Other
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: BLM/National Forest
School Information
High School District: Other
Location Information
Latitude: 32.90772900
Longitude: -116.63169300
Other Subdivision Name: Descanso
Directions: -8 to 79 north, left Riverside, left then right Oak Grove Dr, right Boulder Creek, right Sherilton Valley Road. [Cross Street(s)]: Boulder Creek
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,701
Stories: —
Lot Size: 54.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: San Diego County
APN: 3341600600
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 23, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 248
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 248
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: John
List Agent Last Name: Elliott
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Descanso Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Meriah
Buyer Agent Last Name: Druliner
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Chameleon/Red Hawk Realty
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
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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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
9/10 Fire Factor
60% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 93° expected this year, 22 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
$1.43M – $1.74M
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