Welcome to Rancho Palmilla estate. An idyllic gated 4.99 acre property that gives you the best of the countryside with the convenience of the suburbs still within reach with easy access to both the 15 & 76. There are 3 other contiguous parcels available for sale (listed as 33440 Lilac Rd. / MLS#NDP2305321) that make up a total 17+ acres and include 12+ acres of professionally managed Hass avocado groves with a historical income in 2022 of $280,000. The panoramic views of Valley Center from the custom 3 bed/3 bath home will not disappoint. Enjoy spending your days laying out and splashing around in your 45' pool with spa and waterfall. With a massive patio, you have plenty of space for outdoor entertaining and taking advantage of the perfect San Diego weather. The formal dining room enjoys a slider out to the backyard along with its own wet bar. It opens up to the living room with a soaring vaulted ceiling and beautiful exposed wood beams. The living room also features 2 sliders out to the back porch and pool area as well as a cozy propane and wood burning fireplace. The spacious kitchen has plenty of counter and storage space along with an electric cooktop and double ovens. Next to the kitchen is the breakfast nook with it's huge bay windows taking supreme advantage of the stunning views. The master bedroom is so light and airy with its 12 ft. ceilings and walls of windows. It also has it's own slider to the pool area and a sizable walk-in closet. In addition to the standard amenities, the master bath features both a steam room and a sauna making it your very own at-home spa! The second bedroom has an ensuite bath with walk-in closet and built-in storage. The third bedroom also has built-in storage. The 3-car garage again comes with many built-in cabinets so you will never want for storage space. The following fruit trees can all be found on this property: grapefruit, oranges, limes, persimmon and limequat.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
4.99 acresLot Size
$476Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Andrew Behneman•DRE #01488693• Cabrillo Team Realty
Listed by Chuck Crist•DRE #02032482• Cabrillo Team Realty
Bought with Fabiola Gutierrez•DRE #02039663• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
This is the Rancho Palmilla estate. An idyllic gated property that gives you the best of the countryside with the convenience of the suburbs still within reach with easy access to both the 15 & 76. The panoramic views of Valley Center will not disappoint. This custom single-story home features 3 bedrooms & 3 baths along with large living & entertainment areas both inside & out, perfect for your get together! See supplement! Enjoy spending your days laying out and splashing around in your 45' pool with spa and waterfall. With a massive patio, you have plenty of space for outdoor entertaining and taking advantage of the perfect San Diego weather. The formal dining room enjoys a slider out to the backyard along with it's own wet bar. It opens up to the living room with a soaring vaulted ceiling and beautiful exposed wood beams. The living room also features 2 sliders out to the back porch and pool area as well as a cozy propane and wood burning fireplace. The spacious kitchen has plenty of counter and storage space along with an electric cooktop and double ovens. Next to the kitchen is the breakfast nook with it's huge bay windows taking supreme advantage of the stunning views. The master bedroom is so light and airy with its 12 ft. ceilings and walls of windows. It also has it's own slider to the pool area and a sizable walk-in closet. In addition to the standard amenities, the master bath features both a steam room and a sauna making it your very own at-home spa! The second bedroom has an ensuite bath with walk-in closet and built-in storage. The third bedrooms also has built-in storage. The 3-car garage again comes with many built-in cabinets so you will never want for storage space. The following fruit trees can all be found on this property: grapefruit, oranges, limes, persimmon, limequat and 3 kinds of avocados: Haas, Bacon and Reed. The three parcels around this home are also available for purchase giving you a total of approximately 17 acres. APNs are 128-1.. .
SDMLS #180017566
Aug 29, 2018
Listing Removed
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Aug 29, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jul 6, 2018
Price Changed
$819,000
$263/sq ft
May 24, 2018
Price Changed
$949,000
$304/sq ft
Apr 5, 2018
Listed
$1,398,000
$449/sq ft
Apr 5, 2018
Listed
$819,000
$263/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,210 (+2.1%)
$622,159 + $212,241
$834,400
2024
$9,016 (+41.0%)
$609,960 + $208,080
$818,040
2023
$6,395 (+1.7%)
$598,000 + $204,000
$802,000
2022
$6,286 (+1.9%)
$114,724 + $441,745
$556,469
2021
$6,167 (+1.9%)
$112,475 + $433,084
$545,559
2020
$6,053 (−1.0%)
$110,270 + $424,593
$534,863
2019
$6,114 (+2.7%)
$109,140 + $420,240
$529,380
2018
$5,953
$159,785 + $338,043
$497,828
Tax history for 33438 Lilac Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,210 (+2.1%)
$622,159 + $212,241
$834,400
2024
$9,016 (+41.0%)
$609,960 + $208,080
$818,040
2023
$6,395 (+1.7%)
$598,000 + $204,000
$802,000
2022
$6,286 (+1.9%)
$114,724 + $441,745
$556,469
2021
$6,167 (+1.9%)
$112,475 + $433,084
$545,559
2020
$6,053 (−1.0%)
$110,270 + $424,593
$534,863
2019
$6,114 (+2.7%)
$109,140 + $420,240
$529,380
2018
$5,953
$159,785 + $338,043
$497,828
*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
4.99 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
3,117
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1281211000
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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Great Room, Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: One
Spa Features: Heated, In Ground, Private
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: In Ground, Private
Has Pool
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Agricultural - Tree/Orchard, Back Yard, Gentle Slope, Rolling Slope, Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 1281211000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Foothills, Mountainous, Rural, Hiking
School Information
High School District: Valley Center - Pauma
Location Information
Latitude: 33.32059400
Longitude: -117.08589600
Directions: GPS
Zoning: AGRICULTURAL
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,117
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: San Diego County
APN: 1281211000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 7
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Andrew
List Agent Last Name: Behneman
Co-List Agent First Name: Chuck
Co-List Agent Last Name: Crist
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Cabrillo Team Realty
Co-List Office Name: Cabrillo Team Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Fabiola
Buyer Agent Last Name: Gutierrez
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Lilac School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.5mi
6/10
Valley Center Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.0mi
2/10
Valley Center High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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
8/10 Fire Factor
36% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
2 days above 99° expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Valley Center, CA • 92082
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
7.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.41M – $1.71M
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