
Jamul, California 91935
This Architectural Masterpiece is listed at $1,495,000, positioned below the $1,522,363 Fair Market Value by 1%. This valuation gap offers $27,363 in Instant Equity for this move-in ready home. Known as "The Boulder House," this Hubbell-designed residence maintains an Excellent Condition Rating with recent updates to the newly re-plastered pool. Featuring a 14-foot natural boulder centerpiece, panoramic mountain views, and an expansive patio, the home offers a lifestyle of sustainable luxury bordering a wildlife sanctuary. It is an ideal sanctuary for Architectural Enthusiasts or Luxury Homeowners.
Property is move-in ready.
The property is move-in ready and exhibits exceptional maintenance of its unique architectural features. Although built in 2000, it has undergone significant recent system updates including a new tankless water heater, well pump, water softener, and renewed septic system. The interior features new ceramic tile floors and high-quality custom finishes in the kitchen and bathrooms that, while original in style, show minimal physical depreciation.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 61855, living area = 3460.
Designed by the acclaimed Hubbell & Hubbell team, this award-winning residence is a rare architectural masterpiece that doubles as a functional work of art.
The home utilizes super-insulated straw bale construction and a natural 14-foot boulder for thermal mass, exceeding California energy standards by 41%.
The highly unconventional 'Boulder House' design and straw bale construction may limit the buyer pool to specific enthusiasts and complicate traditional financing.
Located in Jamul, the property offers a rural lifestyle that may be considered too isolated for buyers requiring frequent access to San Diego’s urban core.
Perched high on Alta Loma Drive in eastern San Diego County, The Boulder House is a forward-thinking green home and a rare creation by Hubbell & Hubbell, the acclaimed father-and-son team of the late celebrated artist James Hubbell and his son, architect Drew Hubbell. Recognized with architectural honors and featured in multiple publications, including The Los Angeles Times, this residence stands as both a work of art and a pioneering model of sustainable living. Blending artistry with innovation, the home features new ceramic tile floors, custom tile work, vaulted ceilings, and arched windows that flood the open layout with natural light. At its heart, the residence is literally built around a 14-foot natural boulder, a dramatic centerpiece in the great room that cools and humidifies in summer and radiates warmth in winter. Above, a central tower fan enhances airflow, drawing heat up and out in warmer months and recirculating warmth in cooler seasons. Roof overhangs and arched arcades minimize solar gain while honoring California’s historic mission style. Super-insulated straw bale walls act like a thermos, keeping interiors comfortable year-round while exceeding California’s Title 24 standards by 41 percent. Recent upgrades include a newly re-plastered pool, freshly recoated exterior limestone, a new high-efficiency tankless water heater, new water softener, new well pump and renewed septic. Privately set against protected land and a wildlife sanctuary, the property offers unmatched seclusion, sweeping mountain views, and timeless architectural design.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.0 | 39% |
| Square foot | 3,460 | 2,113 | 82% |
| Lot Size | 61,855 | 63,815.301 | 50% |
| Price | $1.50M | $909.5K | 87% |
| Price per sq ft | $432 | $426 | 53% |
| Built year | 2000 | 1984 | 82% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 10 | 151 | 5% |
Apr 15, 2026
$1,495,000
Initial Listing
Apr 12, 2026
$2,000,000
Initial Listing
Mar 21, 2006
$1,035,000
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Feb 13, 2004
$795,000
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Jul 12, 1996
$88,000
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