The Home That Helps Pay for Itself. Tucked into the peaceful hills of Descanso on 2.59 acres with rare usable flat land, this spacious single-story ranch includes a detached 2BR/2BA guest home offering the potential for multigenerational living or rental income to help offset monthly ownership costs. Combined with fully paid solar servicing both homes, the property creates a rare blend of lifestyle, flexibility, and financial advantage. Tucked into the peaceful hills of Descanso, this spacious single-story ranch sits on 2.59 acres with spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, fruit trees, and a private oak grove. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2,470 sq. ft. home features hickory floors throughout, a large living room with a grand wood-burning fireplace, generous dining area, and a kitchen with an oversized island and granite counters perfect for entertaining. The living room opens to the backyard for barbecues and outdoor enjoyment, while the dining room leads to a deck overlooking the oak grove where deer and wild turkeys are part of everyday life. The spacious primary suite includes dual closets plus a cedar-lined walk-in closet and deck access for morning coffee or sunset evenings. A shed/chicken coop with water and electricity adds additional country charm. The detached two-story guest residence offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, full kitchen, laundry room, storage shed, and private view deck. More highlights include paid solar for both homes, 2 + garage, RV and recreational vehicle parking, and close proximity to Lake Cuyamaca, Cuyamaca State Park Main House: Roof fire sprinklers provide added safety. The master bedroom has 2 closets an Main house roof is 8 years old. The guest house roof is 6 years old. There are 3 Tesla batteries, Guest House: Ideal for extended family, guests, or private office space. Guest house roof is 6 years old. Outdoor Features: Private oak grove with abundant wildlife, fruit trees, wood deck overlooking the grove, and ample parking for family gatherings or RVs. Shed/chicken coop with water and electricity. Garage/Solar: 3-car garage in main house, and plenty of parking for RVs or toys. Paid solar system covers both main and guest homes, providing significant energy savings. There is attic storage space. BUYER(S) AND BUYERS AGENT TO VERIFY AND APPROVE ALL DATA, SQUARE FOOT, ALL MEASUREMENTS, REPORTS, RECORDS, INSPECTIONS, PERMITS, USE ZONING, ALL MLS INFORMATION,STATS AND ANY AND ALL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROPERTY PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF CONTINGENCIES AND COE.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (5/21)
$1,125,000
10442 Boulder Creek Rd, Descanso, CA 91916
3beds
2,470sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
2.59 Acres Lot
$1,091,300 Zestimate®
$455/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 32 days |
- 637 |
- 11 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Evelhya Morales DRE #01443958 877-722-8085,
LPT Realty,Inc
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260009654
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Gas Stove
- Laundry: Propane
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,470
- Total interior livable area: 2,470 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountains/Hills, Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 2.59 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 4051003400
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Available, Well on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: DESCANSO
Location
- Region: Descanso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $455/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $534,815
- Annual tax amount: $5,798
- Date on market: 4/26/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA

Evelhya Morales
(619) 250-4016
By pressing Contact Agent, you agree that the real estate professional identified above may call/text you about your search, which may involve use of automated means and pre-recorded/artificial voices. You don't need to consent as a condition of buying any property, goods, or services. Message/data rates may apply. You also agree to our Terms of Use. Zillow does not endorse any real estate professionals. We may share information about your recent and future site activity with your agent to help them understand what you're looking for in a home.
Estimated market value
$1,091,300
$1.04M - $1.15M
$3,918/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $1,125,000-2.2%$455/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 4/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+158.4%$466/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 8/11/2014 | Sold | $445,000-1.1%$180/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2014 | Listed for sale | $449,900-2.2%$182/sqft |
Source: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty #140009765 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2014 | Listing removed | $459,900$186/sqft |
Source: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty #140009765 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2014 | Listed for sale | $459,900+15.3%$186/sqft |
Source: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty #140009765 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2012 | Sold | $399,000-4.3%$162/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2012 | Price change | $416,899-5.2%$169/sqft |
Source: W T Haaland Realty #120042736 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2012 | Price change | $439,900+3.5%$178/sqft |
Source: W T Haaland Realty #120042736 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2012 | Listed for sale | $425,000+86.4%$172/sqft |
Source: W T Haaland Realty #120042736 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2012 | Sold | $228,000-16.8%$92/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2012 | Price change | $274,000+19.1%$111/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Premier Properties #111168239 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2012 | Price change | $230,000-16.1%$93/sqft |
Source: ALPINE PREMIER PROPERTIES INC. DBA COLDWELL BANKER Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2012 | Price change | $274,000+19.1%$111/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Premier Properties #111168239 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2012 | Price change | $230,000-11.7%$93/sqft |
Source: ALPINE PREMIER PROPERTIES INC. DBA COLDWELL BANKER Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2012 | Price change | $260,500-4.9%$105/sqft |
Source: ALPINE PREMIER PROPERTIES INC. DBA COLDWELL BANKER Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2012 | Price change | $274,000+5.2%$111/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Premier Properties #111168239 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2012 | Price change | $260,500-4.9%$105/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Premier #110068239 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2012 | Price change | $274,000+5.2%$111/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Premier Properties #111168239 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2012 | Price change | $260,500-4.9%$105/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER PROPERTIES Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2012 | Price change | $274,000+5.2%$111/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Premier Properties #111168239 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2012 | Price change | $260,500-4.9%$105/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER PROPERTIES Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2012 | Price change | $274,000-13.3%$111/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER PROPERTIES Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2012 | Price change | $316,000-1.2%$128/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Premier Properties #110068239 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2012 | Listed for sale | $319,9000%$130/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Premier Properties #110068239 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2011 | Sold | $320,000+8.5%$130/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2001 | Sold | $295,000+13.5%$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/1997 | Sold | $260,000$105/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,798 +2.1% | $534,815 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,679 +2% | $524,329 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,569 -1.4% | $514,049 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,651 +2.9% | $503,970 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,491 -32.8% | $494,089 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,169 +54.3% | $489,024 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,293 -32.7% | $479,436 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,860 +1% | $470,036 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,781 +1.7% | $460,821 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,651 +56.3% | $451,786 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,894 +11% | $445,000 +11% |
| 2014 | $4,408 | $400,810 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $399,000 +12.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $353,890 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $346,952 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $344,360 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $345,179 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $338,412 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $331,778 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $325,274 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $318,897 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $312,645 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $306,916 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $300,899 +7.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $281,022 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment$--/mo
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.
All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
See how much you could borrow to make a competitive offer.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 91916
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Descanso Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.7 mi
- NAPine Valley MiddleGrades: 7-8Distance: 7.4 mi
- 5/10Mountain Empire High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 12.8 mi
- California
- San Diego County
- Descanso
- 91916
- 10442 Boulder Creek Rd





