Listed by Meriah Druliner•DRE #01997162• Chameleon, DBA Red Hawk Realty
Listed by Donn Bree•DRE #01078868• Chameleon, DBA Red Hawk Realty
Contact: 760-420-5131
For sale
$1,295,000
Est. $8,841/mo —
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,990
sq ft
25443 Mesa Grande Rd, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
About this home
Oak Mesa Ranchette, a rare and remarkable offering set within the highly exclusive and scenic enclave of Mesa Grande, one of San Diego County’s most treasured backcountry communities. Perched atop its own private plateau and surrounded by expansive cattle ranches and pristine oak studded forest, this exceptional 11.82 acre property embodies the essence of country living, where privacy, beauty, and open space define the lifestyle. -Located along a picturesque stretch of Mesa Grande Road, one of the region’s most scenic highways, this property offers a rare blend of privacy and easy access in the San Diego mountain backcountry. Surrounded by rolling landscapes, mature oaks, and sweeping views, the setting is both peaceful and inspiring, with quiet mornings and beautiful sunset skies. -A paved driveway leads to an expansive thoughtfully maintained ranchette, featuring xeriscape landscaping, vibrant flowering plants, and a lush lawn that complements the natural surroundings. -The beautifully remodeled nearly 2,000 square foot residence offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, designed to capture natural light, panoramic views, and purposeful comfort. A flagstone patio entry welcomes you into sunlit interiors, where large windows frame breathtaking westerly vistas. Vaulted wood beam ceilings and an open living area create a sense of volume and warmth, anchored by a striking rock fireplace with a blower insert, ideal for cozy evenings in the mountains. The kitchen blends charm and functionality with ample cabinetry, generous workspace, and its own brick fireplace that adds character and warmth. Just beyond the kitchen, a covered patio provides a peaceful outdoor living space, complete with decorative rock retaining walls and mature plantings, ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the natural surroundings with family and pets. The primary bedroom features a beautiful view window and an ensuite bath. Two comfortable secondary bedrooms and a shared bath provide flexible space for guests, family, or a home office. -Additional features include recessed lighting, dual-pane windows with honeycomb shades, updated flooring, and central heating and air. The home also offers a mudroom and an oversized laundry utility space designed for everyday ease. -Beyond the main residence, the property unfolds into a versatile compound. A detached, fully remodeled artist studio/guest retreat offers a kitchenette, full bath, loft sleeping area, skylights, and an entire wall of sliding glass doors that invite in abundant natural light. This one-of-a-kind space is ideal for creative pursuits, guests, or a private sanctuary. -A substantial 1,500+/- square foot metal building provides exceptional flexibility. One side functions as a large workshop, while the other has been converted into a fully renovated apartment with a full kitchen, bath, loft, and storage, perfect for extended family or caretaker quarters. The land itself is both usable and beautiful, fully fenced with multiple gated entries, dotted with fruit trees, and thoughtfully improved for everyday living. -A newly well-constructed metal building is ample room for equipment, storage, or workshop use. -A private well system, supported by a newer 10,000-gallon water storage tank, ensures reliable water, while owned solar enhances efficiency and sustainability. -Oak Mesa Ranchette is more than a property, it is a lifestyle. Defined by wide open spaces and the quiet beauty of the surrounding hills, life here moves at a different pace, grounded in nature, privacy, and the enduring appeal of the beautiful backcountry. * The adjacent ranchland is also available for purchase, offering approximately 169± acres of beautiful rolling pasture. This neighboring parcel features a high producing water well, an agricultural building with an apartment, and expansive terrain that complements the residential offering and presents a rare opportunity to expand or create a larger, cohesive ranch estate.
A rare offering and a true gem! Located in the lovely, desirable Mesa Grande, situated on its own little plateau, spans this incredible property with beautiful landscaping, consisting of approximately 6.8 usable acres with a beautifully remodeled 1,990 esf, 3 bd, 2 ba home; gorgeous, detached & remodeled artist studio; AND a large metal workshop and beautiful, contemporary style apartment! Entry to the home is easily accessed directly off Mesa Grande Road via a long, paved driveway with an extra-large paved pad at the top, providing ample room for parking. Beautiful grounds are meticulously maintained with paved walkway, lined with gorgeous verbenas and precisely planted with exceptional xeriscape landscaping. One-of-a-kind, artist studio! Located on the North side of the house stands a detached, remodeled, large artist studio with exterior, contemporary roll up door, fully renovated in 2009. Fully renovated private apartment and workshop! Situated at the west end of the property, on the pad below, is a large metal building, divided by a large workshop on 1 side with separate entry and a private, fully renovated apartment on the adjacent side with 2 access entries! Water is provided by well, complete with new piping and a 10,000-gallon water storage tank. A MUST SEE!. Neighborhoods: Mesa Grande Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Septic Installed Topography: LL,RSLP,
CRMLS #90066672
Nov 30, 2009
Sold
$500,500
$252/sq ft
Nov 29, 2009
Listed
$550,000
$276/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,380 (+2.1%)
$115,960 + $573,031
$688,991
2024
$7,230 (+1.8%)
$115,960 + $573,031
$688,991
2023
$7,100 (+1.6%)
$113,687 + $561,796
$675,483
2022
$6,990 (+1.4%)
$111,458 + $550,781
$662,239
2021
$6,894 (+185.4%)
$109,273 + $539,982
$649,255
2020
$2,415 (+1.9%)
$107,131 + $529,395
$636,526
2019
$2,371 (+2.8%)
$38,658 + $191,030
$229,688
2018
$2,307 (+2.1%)
$37,900 + $187,285
$225,185
2017
$2,258 (+2.3%)
$36,429 + $180,013
$216,442
2016
$2,208 (+1.7%)
$36,429 + $180,013
$216,442
2015
$2,172 (+2.3%)
$35,715 + $176,484
$212,199
2014
$2,123 (+0.8%)
$34,490 + $170,429
$204,919
2013
$2,107 (+1.8%)
$34,490 + $170,429
$204,919
2012
$2,069 (+2.3%)
$34,335 + $169,659
$203,994
2011
$2,024 (−2.9%)
$33,662 + $166,333
$199,995
2010
$2,084 (+79.2%)
$33,002 + $163,072
$196,074
2009
$1,163 (+1.8%)
$32,756 + $161,854
$194,610
2008
$1,143
$21,872 + $87,819
$109,691
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6.8 Acres
Year renovated
1971
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,990
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,990
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1941810300
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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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 22, 2026.
A72
General Agricultural
General Agriculture. Intended for crop or animal agriculture. Number of animals allowed are specified by neighborhood
regulations
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Agriculture-Cropland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
9/10 Fire Factor
52% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Ysabel, CA • 92070
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Santa Ysabel. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
6.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 25443 Mesa Grande Rd
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