
Descanso, California 91916
Analysis of 23835 Viejas Grade, Descanso, California 91916 is currently available with a list price of $2,825,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Descanso Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is move-in ready.
Built in 2007 (19 years old), the property falls within the 10-20 year bracket for 'Good' condition. It is exceptionally well-maintained and move-in ready, featuring a high-end chef's kitchen with alder-trimmed cabinetry and custom-tiled bathrooms. Systems are superior, including owned solar and a 600-amp commercial-grade electrical meter.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 372873, living area = 6852.
The property is competition-ready with a lighted 100’ x 200’ arena, three stables, and a round pen, all situated adjacent to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park’s 100+ miles of trails.
Equipped with a detached workshop featuring a 600-amp commercial-grade meter and owned solar, the estate supports high-level professional projects and sustainable living.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 5, other record bedroom count = 4.
The scale of the 8.56-acre lot, combined with the indoor pool and equestrian facilities, requires substantial ongoing maintenance and financial commitment.
The highly specialized nature of the equestrian and workshop facilities, paired with the rural location, may limit the property's appeal to a very specific segment of the market.
Most homes greet you at a front door. This one greets you in a courtyard — mature trees overhead, a wood-burning fireplace, the soft movement of water — and asks you to slow down before you’ve even arrived. This is a property designed with intention — where every detail, from the locally sourced wood beams overhead to the alder-trimmed doors and walls of French doors, was chosen to create something that feels less like a house and more like a state of mind. Light moves through the space differently here. So does time. The heart of the home is a chef’s kitchen that flows seamlessly into living, dining, and outdoor spaces — appointed with a walk-in butler’s pantry, and anchored by a handcrafted staircase that connects the home’s generous layout. Four fireplaces add warmth and character throughout. The first floor presents a formal living room, a full guest suite, a private office, and an indoor current pool — a rare amenity that transforms the daily ritual of movement into something genuinely restorative, regardless of the season. Beyond the residence, a detached workshop powered by a 600-amp commercial-grade meter stands ready for any creative or professional endeavor at the highest level. Oversized garages, open land, and thoughtful utility infrastructure support a property built not just for living, but for building something meaningful. The equestrian facilities are equally serious: three stables, two tack rooms, a lighted 100’ x 200’ arena, and a 60’ round pen — a complete, competition-ready setup on land near Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and its 100+ miles of riding trail Thriving oaks, mature fruit trees, owned solar, and 8.56 private acres partly bordered by forest service land complete an estate that is as rare as it is refined. To live here is not simply to own a remarkable property. It is to inhabit a way of life that most people only imagine. Now entertaining offers between $2,825,000 and $2,900,000.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 3.0 | 94% |
| Baths | 5.0 | 2.0 | 94% |
| Square foot | 6,852 | 1,920.5 | 94% |
| Lot Size | 372,873 | 133,511.297 | 75% |
| Price | $2.83M | $712.0K | 94% |
| Price per sq ft | $412 | $390 | 69% |
| Built year | 2007 | 1983 | 94% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 35 | 90 | 19% |
May 2, 2026
$2,825,000
Initial Listing