
Santa Ysabel, California 92070
Analysis of 28843 Angel Mountain Road, Santa Ysabel, California 92070 is currently available with a list price of $950,000. The property maintains a Fair Condition Rating (50/100), suggesting the property is in acceptable condition with potential for value enhancement through selective updates and improvements. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Santa Ysabel 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 moderate renovation needed.
The property consists of two residences built/rebuilt in the 1970s (1974 and 1978) that, while functional and well-maintained, are significantly outdated. Interior images show 1970s-era wood paneling, vaulted wood-beam ceilings, and older floral carpeting. Although the listing notes updated infrastructure like a newer water storage tank and fully ducted HVAC systems, the kitchen and bathroom styles appear original to the 70s construction, requiring modernization to meet current aesthetic and quality standards.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 1742400, living area = 2000.
Situated on the famed Gem Hill next to the historic Himalaya Mine, this massive 40-acre property offers unparalleled privacy, sweeping pastures, and a unique connection to local mining history.
The estate features two separate dwellings—a 1,000+ sq ft main house and a 1978 ADU—providing excellent versatility for multi-generational living, guest housing, or potential rental income.
With the primary residences built or rebuilt in the 1970s, the homes likely require significant cosmetic updates and modernization to meet the expectations of contemporary buyers.
Managing 40 acres of diverse terrain, mature oaks, and multiple outbuildings requires substantial ongoing labor and financial investment for brush clearance and general property upkeep.
Calling all treasure hunters, rock hounds, and lovers of wide-open nature. This extraordinary 40-acre property—featuring two homes—sits atop the famed Gem Hill in Santa Ysabel, right next to the historic Himalaya Mine, source of tourmaline specimens now displayed in the Smithsonian. Here, you can own a remarkable piece of local history: the site of the J. Goodman Braye House (circa 1903), proudly marked by its original plaque. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The land offers sweeping open pastures framed by mature oaks, along with a diverse collection of trees, flowers, and native plants. Multiple outbuildings provide flexibility for storage, workshops, or creative use. Both homes enjoy the comfort of well water with a newer storage tank, SDG&E power, and fully ducted HVAC/furnace systems, plus cozy fireplaces for cool mountain evenings. The main home—rebuilt in 1974—offers an estimated 1,000+ sq ft, while the charming ADU, built in 1978, adds additional living space. The main house features a striking rustic-timber patio draped in mature wisteria that now blooms in two vibrant colors. The scents, views, and peaceful sounds of the surrounding landscape create an atmosphere that is nothing short of mesmerizing. Come experience the magic of this property for yourself. Schedule a tour and feel what it’s like to stand on Gem Hill and say, “This is mine.”
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 2,000 | 2,000 | 50% |
| Lot Size | 1,742,400 | 470,448 | 60% |
| Price | $950.0K | $950.0K | 50% |
| Price per sq ft | $475 | $379 | 60% |
| Built year | 1903 | 1982 | 20% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 28 | 271 | 20% |
Mar 25, 2026
$950,000
Initial Listing