Amazing custom built home previously used as a working horse ranch. High on a hill with breathtaking 270 degree views. New tack room with view deck overlooking large arena. Stalls, paddocks, and the hillside "natural pasture" inspired the best selling book, "The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons from the Herd". This parcel is 2.5 acres. See supplement for extensive amenities. [Supplement]: Family orchard with tangerines, oranges, lemons, apples, nectarines, plums, peaches, and apricots. Lovely rose garden. Property has been dormant for a year and some of these may not be brought back to life. Spectacular great room was designed to take full advantage of the lush green views on all sides. A view of Catalina and the ocean are available on a clear day. Viking kitchen with gourmet island. Romantic 2nd story master suite with stone fireplace, separate sitting area and a balcony with views including that of the Vaqueros Equestrian Park. Energy efficient design with central fireplace designed to heat most of the home. Guest cottage is non-permitted but is plumbed for kitchenette to be installed. Many of the additional features are; No water heater, new ceramic tile in kitchen, bath and utility room, cabinets all crafted by ship builder throughout kitchen and great room, wet bar, master bath with a jacuzzi tub and separate shower, covered patio with spa (Condition unknown) on outside veranda, hand built natural stone walls throughout, property fenced with predator skirt and electronic gate, 2 carports, 3 car garage with one slot for R/V parking, room for 12 vehicles to park on concrete drive, electronic security gate, new tack room with deck overlooking arena (pipe has been removed), covered multi horse work area, exhaustive sprinkler system with new controller. Easy to show.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Suzie Durant•DRE #01155527• Krueger Realty
Bought with Douglas Perkett•DRE #01065268• Krueger Realty
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.48 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
3,441
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1851124600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
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
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Carport Detached, Garage Door Opener, RV Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Propane Dryer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Tankless Water Heater
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Great Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Office, Retreat
Fireplace Information
Fire Pit
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Brick, Carpet
Heating Information
Forced Air, Propane
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Security Features: Automatic Gate
Spa Features: Heated, Private
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition, Wood
Other Structures: Barn, Out Building, Shed
Fencing: Cross Fenced
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Wood
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Corral
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Slab
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Gentle Slope, Horse Property, Ranch, Rolling Slope
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Property Information
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 1851124600
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Horse Trails
School Information
High School District: Valley Center - Pauma
Location Information
Other Subdivision Name: VALLEY CENTER
Directions: Lilac to Betsworth to Aerie - Follow signs to property [Cross Street(s)]: Betsworth
Zoning: A70
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,441
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: San Diego County
APN: 1851124600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 6
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 5
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Suzie
List Agent Last Name: Durant
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Krueger Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Douglas
Buyer Agent Last Name: Perkett
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Krueger Realty
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Valley Center Primary
Public K-2 • Assigned • 2.7mi
Valley Center Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi
2/10
Valley Center High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
20% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Valley Center, CA • 92082
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$832,000 – $1.01M
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