25258 Black Canyon Road, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Everything Real Estate
Listed by: meriah druliner, donn bree
Office: chameleon, dba red hawk realty800-371-6669
MLS#:NDP2511200
Source:CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$1,997,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,066.2
About this home
A Sacred Sanctuary of Mesa Grande — Tucked away in the timeless hills of Mesa Grande lies Engelmann Oak Ranch, an 80-acre sanctuary that feels as if it were crafted by nature itself for peace, renewal, and inspiration. Steeped in rich history, this land whispers stories of its earliest stewards. Today, that same energy still hums beneath the ancient Engelmann oaks, some of the most rare and revered oaks in North America, their silver-green canopies swaying with the mountain breeze. ~The ranch’s heart is a well-maintained three-bedroom, two-bath ranch house, thoughtfully designed to balance comfort, practicality, and connection to the land. Its welcoming interior features an open-concept kitchen and living area, where a cozy fireplace serves as a warm centerpiece, with the added convenience of central heating and air. The home has been recently refreshed with new appliances, flooring, and paint, creating a bright, move-in-ready space. Large, panoramic windows frame sweeping views, allowing natural light to fill the rooms, and a newly built expansive covered porch invites year-round indoor/outdoor living—the perfect spot to unwind while overlooking the pasture and tranquil pond. ~Here, time slows. The landscape stretches into a living canvas of rolling meadows, wildflowers, and granite outcroppings—offering several awe-inspiring vantage points over Pamo Valley, Palomar Mountain, and the legendary Rancho Guejito. Well-established trails wind through open meadows and shady groves of native oak and manzanita, leading to a serene pond and improved open air gathering space - perfect for personal camping, special occasions and outdoor recreation. Pick handfuls of wild blackberries that flourish along the trails—sun-warmed and sweet. As the sun dips below the horizon, the sky transforms into a masterpiece of color, a reminder of nature’s sacred balance. ~Beyond the home, the ranch’s infrastructure quietly supports the land’s potential. With generous usable acreage, the property offers abundant development potential—such as an estate residence, workshops, barns, ADU or guest house—subject to investigation and approval by the County of San Diego. A private water well with new pump and 10,000-gallon storage tank sustain both home and acreage. With A72 zoning and the coveted “O” animal designator, the possibilities are vast: from a full-time working ranch or equestrian haven to a regenerative retreat or private nature preserve. ~Surrounded by the pristine landscape of Cleveland National Forest and close to the Historic Town of Julian, Santa Ysabel Preserve, Lake Henshaw and Palomar Mountain, the ranch offers both seclusion and adventure. ~This property embodies the essence of Southern California’s backcountry—where vast skies, quiet mornings, and ancient oaks stand as witnesses to generations of life and legacy. Deer graze among the meadows, hawks and owls soar overhead, and the air is filled with the scent of wild buckwheat and white sage. Engelmann Oak Ranch is more than land—it is a living story, one rooted in history, harmony, and the enduring spirit of Mesa Grande....
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Home facts
- Year built:2008
- Listing ID #:NDP2511200
- Added:178 day(s) ago
- Updated:May 30, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Living area:1,873 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:2008
- Building area:1,873 sq. ft.
- Lot area:81.13 Acres
- Lot Features:Agricultural, Gentle Sloping, Horse Property, Level with Street, Pasture, Ranch, Secluded, Value In Land
- Exterior Features:Covered, FrontPorch, WrapAround
- Levels:1 Story
Utilities
- Water:Well
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,997,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,066.2
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Inside
- Amenities:Walk In Closets
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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