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Property Description
Privacy and independence! Fully off-grid cabin nestled between great oaks and a year-round stream. Property has two APNs, over half an acre: space for homesteading, animals, and projects. Built in 2015 as 500 sqft with vaulted ceilings and a loft bedroom, permit application and construction started to expand to 725 sqft with 620 sqft of decking. Downstairs consists of two living/family rooms plus a bathroom with rock/tile shower and space for composting/cassette toilet. Indoor staircase under construction. Working outhouse, with septic design for the house approved and perc test complete. Powered by a 2.3 kw solar array, fully owned, with 16-battery bank; NO ELECTRIC BILL! Two more dedicated panels for water heater. 5,000 gal water tank, water delivery available, with scanning and research completed for drilling a well. Satellite internet installed (Viasat). Everything needed for rustic living already in place, with major progress toward modernizing. Seller had to stop mid-project for personal reasons, now yours to finish. All this independence doesn't mean being off the map, though. Just minutes from the I-8 freeway, from Descanso's dining, schools, feed store, and entertainment, hardware store in Guatay, groceries and library in Pine Valley. 2.5 miles to nearest fire station. 25 mins to historic Julian, to fishing and kayaking on Lake Cuyamaca, and to views of the superblooms in Anza-Borrego State Park from Mt. Laguna. Property is priced to sell, comes with all plans for septic, well, and finishing construction, some permit fees already paid.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 26779 Old Hwy 80
General
- Price: $295,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: NDP2604456
- Updated: 5/8/2026
- Days on Market: 64 days
- Added to Site: 64 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Main Floor Bedroom, Loft
- Fireplace(s): None
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: None
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
Location
- County: San Diego
- Driving Directions: I-8 E past Viejas to 79 N. 5 mins from exit, turn right onto dirt road. Property immediately on R after stream.
School Information
- School District: Mountain Empire Unified
Community
- Community Features: Rural, Biking, Hiking, Mountainous, BLM/National Forest, Foothills, Preserve/Public Land, Hunting
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
Utilities
- Sewer: Cesspool, Perc Test On File
- Water: Private, See Remarks
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Cabin
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Entry Location: Living room
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Stories Description: Two
- Square Feet: 500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 2015
Unit Information
- Units in Complex: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Rocks, Creek/Stream
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.58
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 25,264.8
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R-1:Single Fam-Residential
- Lot Description: Treed Lot, Steep Slope, No Landscaping, Rocks
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $590
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Inclusions: 2.3 kw solar array and 16 batteries.
Listed by The Scola Company, Steven Marshall
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Schools
Schools serving 26779 Old Hwy 80
School District:Mountain Empire Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Descanso Elementary School 24842 Viejas Boulevard, Descanso, CA 91916 | K-6 | 2.5 mi |
Pine Valley Middle 7454 Pine Boulevard, Pine Valley, CA 91962 | 7-8 | 3.5 mi |
Mountain Empire High School 3305 Buckman Springs Road, Pine Valley, CA 91962 | 9-12 | 9.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 26779 Old Hwy 80
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/08/2026
Listed
$295,000
23.17%
MLS
5/12/2021
Sold
$239,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 26779 Old Hwy 80
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,006
15%
$275,400
15%
2023
$2,611
2%
$239,292
2%
2022
$2,571
226%
$234,600
237%
2021
$788
1%
$69,691
1%
2020
$780
2%
$68,978
2%
2019
$768
6%
$67,626
2%
2018
$726
467%
$66,300
481%
2017
$128
2%
$11,405
2%
2016
$125
2%
$11,182
2%
2015
$123
2%
$11,015
2%
2014
$121
10%
$10,800
10%
2013
$110
—
$9,783
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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26779 Old Highway 80, Descanso, CA 91916 (MLS# NDP2604456) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 26779 Old Highway 80 is currently listed for $295,000 and was received on May 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 26779 Old Highway 80? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Descanso? You can browse all Descanso real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

