Can you spot a diamond in the rough? This is a rare opportunity to revive what was once an exceptional mountainside estate into its new glory using your creative vision. Location is the hardest thing to find, and this one has privacy and a rare 6.83-acres with stunning views of Palomar Mountain and the Pala and Pauma Valleys. Incorporating natural boulders and streams, extensive landscaping and hardscaping has created an impressive front circular drive entry with a welcoming waterfall. A large upper pond flows below the driveway into several other ponds and waterfalls, creating idyllic settings as you meander through the property. The water features attract wildlife and birds to complete your immersion into the natural beauty of this property. The large pond below provided fond memories of the kids and grandkids fishing together that are still appreciated to this day. Unusual for a hillside parcel, there is plenty of flat parking with a 3-car garage and room for an RV. With an expansive 4,027 footprint, the home’s current floorplan has 4 bedrooms (all upstairs) and 3.5 bathrooms (with ½ bath downstairs.) The lower level has 2 bonus rooms - a large extra room which could be used as a game room or a lower-level bedroom; and another bonus room with a fireplace where the family would gather to sing and play music together. Today’s buyer will want to enlarge the original kitchen, so there is plenty of flexible space to redesign the lower level to do so. With outdoor family gatherings in mind, the lengthy covered back patio has space for an outdoor kitchen and is the focal point of the sweeping views. There is a flat yard off the rear patio where the kids would play ball. The primary bedroom upstairs has a private deck for its own view of the valleys. Built in 1991, it needs updating, and has some deferred maintenance as well, including re-lining some of the ponds and finishing the outdoor kitchen. Everything is original, so you are starting with a blank slate for your ideas. There is separate gated access to the lower pond and an outbuilding/garage storage space. There is a Generac generator to keep the house running in case of electrical outage. New septic tank. Located in Rainbow just east of Fallbrook, it has an easy drive from the I-15; yet tucked below a natural crest, the property is protected from the I-15 traffic noise. Only a few minutes from Temecula and Fallbrook. The sale includes two APN #’s [1092504600 & 1093300900] for a total of 6.83 acres.
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Denise McFarland DRE #01424930 760-431-5570,
Premiere Real Estate
Price cut: $24.1K (7/17)
$1,174,900
6455 Rainbow Heights Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
4beds
4,027sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
6.83 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$292/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Plenty of flat parkingNatural boulders and streamsLarge upper pondLarge extra roomLengthy covered back patioExtensive landscaping and hardscaping
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 17, 2025 at 12:51pm
Listing Provided by:
Denise McFarland DRE #01424930 760-431-5570,
Premiere Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: ND25018517
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Family Room, Laundry, Other
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Jetted Tub
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane, Pellet Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Propane Cooktop
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Propane Dryer Hookup
Features
- Balcony, All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Pellet Stove
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,027 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Direct Access, Garage, RV Access/Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Valley
Lot
- Size: 6.83 Acres
- Features: Lot Over 40000 Sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage
- Additional parcels included: 1093300900
- Parcel number: 1092504600
- Zoning: A70
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Fixer,Repairs Major
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Foothills, Rural
Location
- Region: Fallbrook
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $292/sqft
- Date on market: 2/12/2025
- Listing terms: Submit
- Inclusions: Piano can convey at no cost.
- Road surface type: Paved
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