Dreaming of your own private mountain retreat? Perfect property for a family compound, church or corporate retreat/camp. Must see this stunning 120.62 acre sanctuary in Descanso. Property consists of two large parcels (78.41 acres +42.21 acres). There are two charming rustic cabins on the property (one 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin and one 1 bedroom, 1 bath bath) both have kitchens and fireplaces. Horse stables with large runs, large equipment barn with tractor, multiple outbuildings, BBQ area with adjacent bathrooms. Glorious oak trees, lush grass, and gently rolling hills throughout the property with seasonal creek and pond. Deer and wild turkey roam the property. Private drive and gated. Experience all four seasons on this breathtaking sanctuary. Endless possibilities and lots of usable land. 10 minutes to Perkins store, gas station, restaurant, market. 15 minutes to Interstate 8.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
120.62 acresLot Size
$1,031Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jennifer Slocum•DRE #02083951• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Bought with Bonnie Hartson•DRE #01003489• Home At Last Realty
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
—
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2025.
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
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Outside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Kitchen, Living Room
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Agricultural, Gentle Slope, Horse Property, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Pasture
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Seller
Parcel Number: 3360300100
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Seller
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: SHERILTON VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Association Fee: $1,036
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Amenities: Other
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Horse Trails, Hunting, Mountainous, Riding/Stables, Rural, Valley, Hiking
School Information
High School District: Mountain Empire Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 32.91357100
Longitude: -116.61394700
Directions: Interstate 8 to Take exit 40 toward CA-79/Descanso/Japatul Vly Rd. Go for 0.3 Turn left onto Japatul Valley Rd (CA-79) toward Descanso/Julian. Go for 1.3 mi. Then 1.33 milesTurn left onto Riverside Dr toward Descanso. Go for 0.9 mi. Then 0.86 miles Turn left onto Viejas Grade Rd. Go for 141 ft.Then 0.03 miles Turn right onto Oak Grove Dr. Go for 0.2 mi. Then 0.23 miles Keep left onto Oak Grove Dr. Go for 0.8 mi. Then 0.76 miles Turn slightly left onto Oak Grove Dr. Go for 0.6 mi. Then 0.61 miles Turn right onto Boulder Creek Rd. Go for 0.4 mi. Then 0.43 miles Continue on Boulder Creek Rd. Go for 3.4 mi. Then 3.44 miles Turn right onto Sherilton Valley Rd. Go for 0.5 mi. Then 0.55 miles Continue on Heller Ranch Rd. Go for 0.1 mi. Then 0.12 miles Turn slightly left onto Heller Ranch Rd. Go for 0.6 mi. Then 0.57 miles Continue on Fremontia Ln. Go for 430 ft. Then 0.08 miles Continue on Sherilton Valley Rd. Go for 0.6 mi. Then 0.58 miles 24565 Sherilton Valley Rd Descanso, CA 91916
Zoning: a70
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: San Diego County
APN: —
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 30
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Jennifer
List Agent Last Name: Slocum
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Bonnie
Buyer Agent Last Name: Hartson
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Home At Last Realty
Around this home
Schools
Julian Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 11.5mi
7/10
Julian Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.5mi
3/10
Julian High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.4mi
5/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
9/10 Fire Factor
59% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 93° expected this year, 24 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Descanso, CA • 91916
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
61
42
67
43
70
44
67
42
73
47
84
53
87
56
92
61
85
57
80
51
68
44
69
43
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 7.6 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.5 hrs
7.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.08M – $1.31M
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Descanso. 3 minutes to get started.