For sale Home

Listed Jul 31, 2026

$1,600,000 Est. $10,583/mo

14684 Highway 79

  • 2

    Beds

  • 1

    Baths

  • 1,100

    Sq ft

The story

MILK RANCHTHREE CABINS. A rare, privately held legacy property with more than 104 years of family ownership, this 39-acre mountain retreat is rooted in the rich history of the Cuyamaca region. Within the historic Rancho Cuyamaca Mexican Land Grant dating to 1848, the property carries the longstanding name Milk Ranch, reflecting the areas early ranching and cattle history. The name lives on through Milk Ranch Road. Situated at the base of Cuyamaca Peak, just 4.5 miles from beautiful Lake Cuyamaca, Milk Ranch offers privacy, natural beauty, recreation, and California history, with more than 100 miles of hiking and equestrian trails nearby. Three separate cabinsincluding a full-time primary residence and two additional heated cabinsalong with two wells, a year-round spring-fed pond, established orchards, raised garden beds, and a metal workshop with covered parking create the foundation for a remarkable family compound, private retreat, or self-sufficient mountain homestead. The primary cabin features solar as its main power source, complemented by operational hydroelectric and generator backup systems; the two additional cabins are generator-powered. Seasonal elderberries, native azaleas, wild berries, abundant wildlife, and other natural resources add to this extraordinary opportunity to own a private piece of California mountain history.

Facts & features

Home type

Home

Year built

1968

Floors

1

Lot size

37 acres

Price per sq ft

$1,455

Parking

11-car garage

Included features

  • Heating

    Propane Gas, Wood, Wood Stove

  • Appliances

    Gas Range, Propane Cooking, Propane Range, Range/Oven

  • Roof

    Metal

  • Water Source

    Well on Property

  • Sewer

    Septic Installed

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Estimated monthly payment

$10,583 /mo

7% rate · 30-yr fixed · 20% down

  • Principal & interest $8,516
  • Property tax $1,600
  • Insurance $467

Includes principal, interest, taxes & insurance.

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Listing Broker

Orchard Realty, Inc.

Broker Name

Orchard Realty, Inc.

Location

Julian Ca 92036