Desert Tower In Ko Pah Rd, Jacumba Hot Springs, CA 91934
About this home
Own Your Own Desert Dreamscape Step into the magic of the In-Ko-Pah Mountains—90+ acres of surreal desert canvas waiting for the next visionary to shape it. This isn’t just property, it’s a portal. At its heart stands the Desert View Tower, a California-registered landmark built between 1922–1928. Three stories of stone spiral upward to a 70-foot observation deck with jaw-dropping panoramas that feel infinite. The Boulder Park unfolds—an enchanted playground of psychedelic rock carvings by Merle Ratcliff, whimsical and timeless. On the land: three small homes for living, hosting, or income. Around you: limitless possibility. Think yoga retreats at sunrise, art residencies, performance spaces, wellness gatherings, stargazing festivals, or simply your private cosmic escape. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a landmark property that blends history, art, and raw desert energy into one sacred offering. If you’ve been waiting for a place to let your imagination—and your community—soar, this is it. The seller is may carry with large down payment. That’s rare. That’s freedom. Solar with Battery Stoage Large Well
Multi-familyProperty Type
Listed by Lanz Correia•DRE #01883404• Coldwell Banker West
Sale and tax history for Desert Tower In Ko Pah Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SDMLS #250038539
Aug 18, 2026
Pending
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May 21, 2026
Relisted
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May 21, 2026
Listing Removed
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Feb 5, 2026
Relisted
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Feb 1, 2026
Listing Removed
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Sep 9, 2025
Listed
$1,695,000
SDMLS #250037879
Aug 18, 2026
Pending
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May 21, 2026
Relisted
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May 20, 2026
Listing Removed
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Feb 5, 2026
Relisted
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Feb 1, 2026
Listing Removed
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Sep 2, 2025
Listed
$1,695,000
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Own Your Own Desert Dreamscape Step into the magic of the In-Ko-Pah Mountains—90+ acres of surreal desert canvas waiting for the next visionary to shape it. This isn’t just property, it’s a portal. At its heart stands the Desert View Tower, a California-registered landmark built between 1922–1928. Three stories of stone spiral upward to a 70-foot observation deck with jaw-dropping panoramas that feel infinite. The Boulder Park unfolds—an enchanted playground of psychedelic rock carvings by Merle Ratcliff, whimsical and timeless. On the land: three small homes for living, hosting, or income. Around you: limitless possibility. Think yoga retreats at sunrise, art residencies, performance spaces, wellness gatherings, stargazing festivals, or simply your private cosmic escape. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a landmark property that blends history, art, and raw desert energy into one sacred offering. If you’ve been waiting for a place to let your imagination—and your community—soar, this is it. 3 homes, income from the Tower, Boulder Park, plus AirBnB + Hipcamp potential. The venue includes stages, outdoor bathrooms, and sweeping views. Perfect for weddings, retreats, festivals—this is a living canvas ready for its next transformation.
SDMLS #250000067
Sep 1, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jan 2, 2025
Listed
$1,695,000
SDMLS #240000264
Jan 1, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jan 3, 2024
Listed
$1,695,000
SDMLS #240000516
Jan 1, 2025
Listing Removed
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Sep 19, 2024
Price Changed
$1,695,000
Jan 3, 2024
Listed
$2,250,000
SDMLS #230000626
Jan 1, 2024
Listing Removed
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Sep 5, 2023
Relisted
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Jun 11, 2023
Listing Removed
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Jan 2, 2023
Listed
$2,250,000
SDMLS #230000146
Jan 1, 2024
Listing Removed
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Jan 1, 2023
Listed
$2,250,000
SDMLS #220000012
Jan 1, 2023
Listing Removed
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Jul 10, 2022
Relisted
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May 31, 2022
Listing Removed
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Jan 3, 2022
Listed
$2,250,000
SDMLS #220000020
Jan 1, 2023
Listing Removed
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Jan 3, 2022
Listed
$2,250,000
SDMLS #210000294
Jan 1, 2022
Listing Removed
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Jan 2, 2021
Listed
$2,250,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Imperial County
APN
033-510-011-00
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Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2025.
S-2
Open Space/Preservation Zone
The S-2 zone is considered to be the open space preservation zone. The primary intent here is to preserve the cultural, biological, and open space areas that are rich and natural as well as cultural resources. The S-2 zone is dominated by native desert habitat and stark topographic features. While certain uses are allowed within the S-2 zone, such uses must be compatible with the intent of the open space and conservation element of the general plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing
Industrial
Public service
Marina
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Pastureland
Park & open space
Historical weather
Jacumba Hot Springs, CA • 91934
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for Desert Tower In Ko Pah Rd
$1,577,325
$118K under list price of $1.70M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $493K to $745K.