
Mountain Center, California 92561
Analysis of 35290 Butterfly Peak Road, Mountain Center, California 92561 is currently available with a list price of $1,495,000. The property maintains a Poor Condition Rating (30/100), indicating the property requires renovation and updates to maximize its market potential. This presents opportunities for value-add investors. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Mountain Center Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1977 (47 years old) and described by the listing agent as a 'diamond in the rough,' the property shows significant age with original-style wood paneling, dated carpeting, and 1970s-era finishes. Given the age and the explicit need for rehabilitation mentioned in the description, it requires major updates to the kitchen, baths, and likely the primary systems.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 1095534, living area = 5011.
The property is a comprehensive horse ranch featuring a 10-stall barn, round pen, five fenced pastures, a mare motel, and specialized RV/trailer storage, making it ideal for professional or hobbyist use.
Spanning over 25 acres and bordering a National Forest, this estate offers unparalleled privacy and direct access to nature, a rare find at this price point.
Explicitly marketed as a 'diamond in the rough,' the property likely requires substantial capital investment to modernize the 1977 structures and address deferred maintenance.
The combination of vast acreage, multiple outbuildings, and aging equestrian infrastructure suggests high ongoing operational costs and labor-intensive upkeep.
This 25+ Acre Mountain Equestrian Ranch sits above Palm Desert and Temecula Valley bordering National Forest. It boasts a 10 Stall Barn with attached Round Pen. 5 Lush, Fenced and Cross-Fenced Pastures with a Seasonal Creek, Mare Motel and Hay Barn makes for Happy Horses. There is an RV/Horse Trailer Garage, a Three Car Garage, Two Car Garage, the Workshop and more. The Main 5,000 sq. ft. 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Residence offers a stunning Formal Living Room with a vaulted beam ceiling, and a wall of windows. The Country Kitchen is a chef's delight. Additionally, there is a 1 Bedroom Apartment above the 3 Car Garage and a Cozy 2 Bedroom Cabin. Come Steal this DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!!
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 7.0 | 3.0 | 94% |
| Baths | 6.0 | 3.0 | 94% |
| Square foot | 5,011 | 2,076 | 94% |
| Lot Size | 1,095,534 | 111,513.5 | 88% |
| Price | $1.50M | $576.0K | 81% |
| Price per sq ft | $298 | $287 | 56% |
| Built year | 1977 | 1992 | 25% |
| HOA | $54.0 | $27 | 50% |
| Days on market | 23 | 219 | 6% |
May 14, 2026
$1,495,000
Initial Listing