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Listed by Orchard Realty, Inc., Deborah J Kerch, Listing Contact: 760-579-3716 
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 sqft

$1,600,000

14684 Highway 79, Julian CA, 92036

Price per sqft$1,454.55
Built in1968
Property size1,100 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Jul 31, 2026

Updated Sep 5

MILK RANCH—THREE 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 area’s 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 cabins—including a full-time primary residence and two additional heated cabins—along 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.

$10,645/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $1,600,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
260018726

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
37.16 Acres

Other Property Details

Garage
Yes
Pets Allowed
Yes

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