Most homes greet you at a front door. This one greets you in a courtyard — mature trees overhead, a wood-burning fireplace, the soft movement of water — and asks you to slow down before you’ve even arrived. This is a property designed with intention — where every detail, from the locally sourced wood beams overhead to the alder-trimmed doors and walls of French doors, was chosen to create something that feels less like a house and more like a state of mind. Light moves through the space differently here. So does time. The heart of the home is a chef’s kitchen that flows seamlessly into living, dining, and outdoor spaces — appointed with a walk-in butler’s pantry, and anchored by a handcrafted staircase that connects the home’s generous layout. Four fireplaces add warmth and character throughout. The first floor presents a formal living room, a full guest suite, a private office, and an indoor current pool — a rare amenity that transforms the daily ritual of movement into something genuinely restorative, regardless of the season. Beyond the residence, a detached workshop powered by a 600-amp commercial-grade meter stands ready for any creative or professional endeavor at the highest level. Oversized garages, open land, and thoughtful utility infrastructure support a property built not just for living, but for building something meaningful. The equestrian facilities are equally serious: three stables, two tack rooms, a lighted 100’ x 200’ arena, and a 60’ round pen — a complete, competition-ready setup on land near Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and its 100+ miles of riding trail Thriving oaks, mature fruit trees, owned solar, and 8.56 private acres partly bordered by forest service land complete an estate that is as rare as it is refined. To live here is not simply to own a remarkable property. It is to inhabit a way of life that most people only imagine. Now entertaining offers between $2,825,000 and $2,900,000.
For sale
$2,825,000
23835 Viejas Grade Rd, Descanso, CA 91916
5beds
6,852sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
8.56 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$412/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceMature fruit treesHandcrafted staircaseIndoor current poolFull guest suiteThree stablesThriving oaks
- 37 days |
- 586 |
- 31 |
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Richard J Spiering DRE #02015308 619-540-3483,
Compass,
Knute Brookshier DRE #01949806 619-916-1574,
Compass
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260010615
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Solar Panels, Washer, Range/Stove Hood, Propane
- Laundry: Other/Remarks
Features
- 2 Staircases, Bathtub, Beamed Ceilings, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Crown Moldings, Granite Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Home Automation System, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Shower in Tub, Stone Counters, Storage Space, Sunken Living Room, Wet Bar, Unfurnished, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling, Kitchen Open to Family Rm
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR, Patio/Outdoors, Gas, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,852
- Total interior livable area: 6,852 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Attached, Detached
- Garage spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking, See Remarks, 32 Inch+ Wide Doors, Entry Slope < 1 Foot
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Pool features: Below Ground, Exercise, See Remarks, Heated, Indoor
- Spa features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountains/Hills, Parklike, Courtyard, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 8.56 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Other/Remarks
- Parcel number: 4053411800
- Zoning: AGRICULTUR
- Zoning description: AGRICULTUR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom Built,Mediterranean/Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Tile/Clay
Condition
- Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Other/Remarks, Security System
- Subdivision: DESCANSO
Location
- Region: Descanso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $412/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,830,791
- Annual tax amount: $19,876
- Date on market: 5/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA,Submit
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(619) 540-3483
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,825,000-16.3%$412/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #260010615 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2026 | Listing removed | $3,375,000$493/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250027910 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,375,000$493/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250027910 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Pending sale | $3,375,000$493/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250027910 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,375,000$493/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250027910 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,876 +2.1% | $1,830,791 +2% |
| 2024 | $19,471 +1.9% | $1,794,894 +2% |
| 2023 | $19,100 -1.5% | $1,759,701 +2% |
| 2022 | $19,388 +2.9% | $1,725,198 +2% |
| 2021 | $18,838 +0.9% | $1,691,372 +1% |
| 2020 | $18,667 +2% | $1,674,030 +2% |
| 2019 | $18,309 +5.4% | $1,641,207 +2% |
| 2018 | $17,366 +1.2% | $1,609,028 +2% |
| 2017 | $17,164 +2.6% | $1,577,479 +2% |
| 2016 | $16,725 +1.1% | $1,546,549 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $16,540 +2.1% | $1,523,319 +2% |
| 2014 | $16,192 | $1,493,481 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,486,732 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,457,581 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,429,002 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,418,323 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,421,693 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,393,818 +134.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $593,875 +9% |
| 2006 | -- | $544,683 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $534,004 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $523,535 |
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- 7/10Descanso Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.2 mi
- NAPine Valley MiddleGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.8 mi
- 5/10Mountain Empire High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 12 mi
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- San Diego County
- Descanso
- 91916
- 23835 Viejas Grade Rd
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