
Julian, California 92036
Your own private slice of the backcountry, with Anza-Borrego Desert State Park practically in your backyard. Set on 2.7 fully fenced acres in Shelter Valley Ranchos, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath adobe home offers 1,400 sq ft of comfortable high-desert living surrounded by wide-open skies and the kind of peace and privacy that’s getting harder to find. Inside, mini-split systems provide efficient year-round heating and cooling in every room, while solar is already in place with a low payment of $224 a month. Outside is where this property really comes to life. With 2.7 fenced acres, a storage shed, and established animal areas, it’s ready for anyone dreaming of a little more land and a homestead lifestyle. Even the chicken coop, chickens, pig, turkeys, and ducks convey with the sale. When you want to get out, the natural hot springs at Agua Caliente County Park are just down the road, and downtown Julian is close enough for a day of pie, shops, and Main Street charm. Space. Privacy. Animals. Desert sunsets. And 2.7 acres to make your own. If you’ve been dreaming about trading neighbors and noise for land and a little more freedom, this might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.
Property is move-in ready.
While built in 1971, the property has undergone significant interior renovations including a modern kitchen with shaker-style cabinetry and updated flooring. The systems have been modernized with mini-split HVAC units and solar panels, making the home well-maintained and move-in ready.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 117612, living area = 1400.
The 2.7-acre fully fenced lot includes established animal areas and even conveys livestock, offering a turnkey opportunity for a rural, self-sufficient lifestyle.
The home is equipped with efficient mini-split systems in every room and a solar power system, ensuring year-round comfort and energy management in the high-desert environment.
Located nearly nine miles from downtown Julian and local schools, the property's seclusion may pose a challenge for those requiring frequent access to town amenities or short commutes.
The existing solar system carries a fixed monthly payment of $224, representing a mandatory recurring expense that buyers must assume as part of the purchase.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 8.7 mi
Grades 6-8 • 8.7 mi
Grades 9-12 • 8.6 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,400 | 1,248.958 |
| Lot Size | 117,612 | 53,727.579 |
| Price | $524.9K | $577.5K |
| Price per sq ft | $375 | $432 |
| Built year | 1971 | 1985 |
| HOA | $0 | $1.5K |
| Days on market | 44 | 89 |
Sep 11, 2026
$524,900
Initial Listing
Dec 4, 2024
$490,000
Public Record
Jul 16, 2021
$300,000
Public Record