14684 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036

2 Beds

1 Full bath

1,100 SqFt

Active

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.

Property Details
Price $1,600,000
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 0
Lot Size Area 37.16
Lot Size Area Units Acres
Property Type Residential
Sub type SingleFamilyResidence
MLS Sub type Detached
Year Built 1968
Fireplaces 0
Subdivision JULIAN
Roof Metal
Heating Other/Remarks, Wood Stove
Laundry Features Electric, Propane
Pool features N/K
Parking Description Detached
Parking Spaces 11
Garage spaces 1
Association Fee 0
Geographic Data
Directions South of Lake Cuyamaca on Milk Ranch Road-do not go without an appt.
County San Diego
Market Area North County
Address Information
Address 14684 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036
Postal Code 92036
City Julian
State CA
Country United States
Listing Information
Listing Office Orchard Realty, Inc.
Listing Agent Deborah Kerch
Special listing conditions N/K
Terms Cash, Other/Remarks
Virtual Tour URL https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/snd/260018726
MLS Information
Days on market 35
MLS Status Active
Listing Date Jul 31, 2026
Listing Last Modified Sep 5, 2026
Tax ID 335-080-05-00
MLS Area North County
MLS # 260018726

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