
Descanso, California 91916
Analysis of 8314 Old Highway 80, Descanso, California 91916 is currently available with a list price of $649,000. 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 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 moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1980 (46 years old) and well-maintained by long-term owners with a recent re-roofing; however, interior photos show dated carpeting and fixtures consistent with a >20-year-old aesthetic, requiring cosmetic updates to meet modern standards.
Situated along the banks of the Sweetwater River, this property offers rare river frontage and serene mountain views, providing a quintessential backcountry lifestyle.
The sale includes two separate parcels and two additional outbuildings, offering significant opportunities for ADU conversion, guest quarters, or creative studio spaces.
Featuring a brand-new roof and well-maintained cedar siding, the home combines rustic charm with essential structural updates, reducing immediate maintenance concerns for buyers.
With only two official bedrooms per tax records, the home may feel restrictive for larger families, despite the current use of the office as a third sleeping area.
The property relies on a private well for water, which requires ongoing maintenance and testing that may be unfamiliar or less desirable to buyers accustomed to municipal utilities.
Tucked along the banks of the Sweetwater River, this cedar-sided mountain retreat delivers the cozy cabin lifestyle backcountry San Diego is known for. Freshly re-roofed and wrapped in warm cedar siding, the 1,344 sq ft home sits on a private 0.72-acre parcel (2 parcels included 4090210100 & 4090212200) in the Bohemia subdivision of Descanso, just minutes from Alpine and the I-8 corridor. Step inside to a living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace — the kind of feature that makes this place feel like a true cabin getaway rather than just another house in the mountains. The floor plan offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths per tax records, plus a versatile office currently used as a third bedroom, giving flexibility for guests, family, or a work-from-home setup. Outside, two additional structures round out the property — envision an ADU, detached office, studio, or simply a shaded outdoor hangout space surrounded by oak and sycamore. The home is served by its own working well, and the wraparound deck and river frontage make it easy to see why the same owners have loved calling this place home for nearly three decades. A rare opportunity to own a slice of San Diego mountains with privacy, and room to grow. Some photos have been staged or altered to show the possibilities of the additional structures and outdoor spaces. ****Showings are to be confirmed by LA. Please schedule in showing time. Showings to only be held on Saturdays 10am - 1pm. Contact LA for questions. SHOWINGS MAY OVERLAP DURING THIS PERIOD.****
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Square foot | 1,344 | 2,964.5 |
| Lot Size | 31,363.199 | 114,681.8 |
| Price | $649.0K | $726.4K |
| Price per sq ft | $483 | $412 |
| Built year | 1980 | 1988 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 8 | 43 |
Sep 1, 2026
$649,000
Initial Listing
Jan 29, 1997
$129,000
Public Record