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$1,600,000
14684 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036
Orchard Realty, Inc.
2Beds
1Baths
1,100Sq Ft
11Parking
1968Built
48Days Listed
37Lot Sq Ft
About This Property
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.
Deborah J KerchOrchard Realty, Inc.760-579-3716
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Property Details
- Property Type
- Detached
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Building Area
- 1,100 Sqft
- Living Area
- 1,100 sqft
- Year Built
- 1968
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 48
- Cumulative Days on Market
- 35
- Original Price
- $1,600,000
Location & Neighborhood
What's nearby 14684 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036
Nearby Schools
- Assigned
- Assigned
- Assigned
- Descanso Elementary7.6 mi
Elementary School • Public • K–6
- Julian Charter7.6 mi
K-12 School • Public • K–12
- Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy7.6 mi
K-12 School • Public • 3–12
- Spencer Valley Elementary9.0 mi
Elementary School • Public • K–8
- JCS - Pine Valley11.2 mi
K-12 School • Public • K–12
POI data updated 7/31/2026
Julian Market Snapshot
106
Active Listings
81
Avg Days on Market
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® · ZIP 92036 reporting area, August 2026.
Last updated: Sep 4, 2026
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