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14684 Highway 79

Julian, CA 92036
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Bed 2

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Bath 1

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SqFt1,100

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SqFt1,618,689

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MILK RANCH—THREE CABINS - A rare, privately held legacy property with more than 104 years of family ownership, this 39+ -acre mountain retreat is rooted in the rich history of the Cuyamaca region. Within the historic Rancho Cuyamaca Mexican Land Grant dating to 1848, the property carries the longstanding name “Milk Ranch,” reflecting the area’s early ranching, lumber, and cattle and dairy history. The name lives on through Milk Ranch Road. Situated at the base of Cuyamaca Peak, just 4.5 miles from beautiful Lake Cuyamaca, Milk Ranch offers privacy, natural beauty, recreation, and California history, with more than 100 miles of hiking and equestrian trails nearby. Two wells, a year-round spring-fed pond, productive fruit orchard, raised garden beds, and a metal workshop with covered parking create the foundation for a remarkable off-grid family compound, private retreat, or self-sufficient mountain homestead. Designed for independent mountain living, the primary cabin features solar as its main power source, complemented by operational hydroelectric and generator backup systems. Two additional cabins offer generator-powered accommodations. Seasonal elderberries, native azaleas, wild berries, abundant natural springs, wildlife, and other natural resources add to this extraordinary opportunity to own a secluded piece of California mountain history. This is a wonderful place to watch birds, deer, and other wildlife; nearly 200 species of birds call Cuyamaca their home. Mule deer visit the apple orchard. Gray fox, striped skunks, opossum, gray squirrels, white-nosed weasels, chipmunks, bobcat, and coyote are a few of the resident species. Three generations of children were raised on this property off-grid, making mud pies, stargazing, and listening to stories around the fireplace. There are numerous wild elderberry bushes for harvesting and making elderberry jam or syrup. The self-sustainable infrastructure includes a 3000-watt solar array charging the battery bank. The 24-volt battery bank consists of twelve 2-volt deep-cell flooded batteries; there are two Outback charge controllers, a Xantrex power inverter, and a hydroelectric and diesel generator backup power system. There is a year-round spring that feeds the hydroelectric backup system and flows at approximately 6 GPM into a plastic-lined pond. With a history dating back to pre-California statehood, this property promises bountiful fun and memories for future generations.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,600,000

AD Id : 88894781

MLS Id : 260018726SD

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 1,618,689 Sqft

Living Area Size : 1,100

Year Built : 1968

Garage : 1

County : San Diego

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Roofing Information

    Metal
  • Interior Features

    UtilityRoom, Workshop
    Roof: Metal
    Appliances: Freezer, GasRange, PropaneRange, PropaneCooking, Refrigerator
    Laundry Features: ElectricDryerHookup, LaundryRoom, PropaneDryerHookup
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Propane, SeeRemarks, Wood, WoodStove Cooling: None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1968
    Construction Materials: WoodSiding
    Stories: 1
    Pool Features: None
    Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 1618689 Lot Size Acres: 37.16 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 1,618,689

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Julian Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One Property Age: 58

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1600000
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  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 3350800500

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 11 Driveway

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1

  • Location Information

    Direction: South of Lake Cuyamaca on Milk Ranch Road-do not go without an appt. Cross Street: Hwy 79.
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/01/2026 @ 11:24

MLS: 260018726SD LISTED BY: Deborah Kerch, Orchard Realty, Inc. 760-765-1000 SOURCE: CRMLS

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