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  • Price cut: $195K (6/23)
    $1,800,000

    4026 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036

    4beds
    2,542sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1979
    18.01 Acres Lot
    $1,712,900 Zestimate®
    $708/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Vintage barnWarm inviting updatesExpansive acreage
    Nestled in the picturesque and highly desirable Wynola/Julian area, Rancho La Patrona is a beautifully updated horse property that offers a rare combination of rustic charm, modern comfort, and wide-open space. Set on 18 usable, flat acres, this unique estate features a 3-bedroom, 2-bath main house full of warm, inviting updates, alongside a 1bed/1bath guest house—perfect for visitors, extended family, or potential rental income. Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the vintage barn, expansive acreage, and room to roam, ride, or expand. The topography is ideal for horses, gardening, or simply soaking in the natural beauty of the surrounding hills. Whether you're looking for a peaceful weekend retreat, a full-time rural escape, or an income-generating opportunity, this property offers the perfect blend of charm, function, and space—all just minutes from the shops, restaurants, and small-town appeal of Julian.This stunning location is a short drive to Mount Laguna, Lake Cuyamaca, Volcan Mountain and Anza Borrego State Park. The Wynola area is known for orchards, picturesque vistas and larger parcels. This property features old wagons, an old fruit packing shed, vintage equipment, and a newer Kubota tractor to help get the chores done around the place.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: 17 hours ago

    Listed by:

    Allison Pettross DRE #01934854 760-525-8145,

    eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250031430MLS LogoOriginating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air Unit, Pellet/Wood Burning Stove
    Cooling
    • Central Forced Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Washer, Propane Cooking
    • Laundry: Electric, Propane, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
    Features
    • Number of fireplaces: 3
    • Fireplace features: FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR, Guest House, Pellet Stove, Wood Stove Insert, Wood
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,542
    • Total interior livable area: 2,542 sqft
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 8
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: 1 Story
    • Stories: 1
    • Pool features: N/K
    • Fencing: Cross Fencing,Full,Gate,Wire,Chain Link
    Lot
    • Size: 18.01 Acres
    • Dimensions: 907 x 831 x 992 x 834
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2481802800
    • Zoning: AGRICULTUR
    • Zoning description: AGRICULTUR

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Roof: Spanish Tile
    Condition
    • Year built: 1979

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Installed
    • Water: Well

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: JULIAN
    Location
    • Region: Julian

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $708/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $589,136
    • Annual tax amount: $6,452
    • Date on market: 6/23/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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