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$17,500,000

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3 Beds

4 Baths

5,000 SqFt

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26353 Old Julian Hwy Ramona, CA 92065

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,000 sqft

Price per Sqft $3,500

Subdivision Ramona

MLS Listing ID 250029300SD

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 2010

Lot Size 170.270 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Perched on 170 acres with sweeping valley views, Ballena Vista is a rare luxury estate offering elegance, privacy, and self-sufficiency. The custom home, built by Dave McGinnis, features exceptional craftsmanship and upscale finishes. With 40 acres of grape varietals, room for expansion, and existing structures ideal for a future winery. Additional accommodations include a guest house, 3 casitas, and 5 modular homes—perfect for guests or staff. Equestrian facilities include a luxury 8-stall barn and a separate 38-stall barn, offering endless versatility. A private well system and expansive solar farm support sustainable living. Truly one of San Diego County's premier estates, Ballena Vista offers a lifestyle beyond limits, with sweeping views, world-class amenities, and timeless appeal. Located just a one-hour drive from Downtown San Diego. The property includes plenty of water, w/ 7 wells and a 400,000 underground storage reservoir for irrigation as well as a 50,000 gallon and two, 10,000-gallon storage tanks for potable water. There is a pump station distributing water to the various pastures and vineyards. The electricity is provided by its own solar field, the 2nd largest private solar field in San Diego County. There remains plenty of room for horses with some of the finest barn facilities anywhere and spacious fenced pastures for turning them out. There's even a quarter mile racetrack to stretch their legs. Whether a full-time residence or a weekend getaway this is one of the premier estates in San Diego County. Ballena Vista is more than a home—it's a private sanctuary, a working estate, and a rare investment in lifestyle and legacy. Without question, one of San Diego County's most remarkable properties.

Location

State CA

County San Diego

Area 92065 - Ramona

Zoning Agricultur

Rooms

Other Rooms Guest House Detached

Interior

Heating Fireplace(s), Propane, Solar

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood

Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room

Exterior

Parking Features Carport, Other

Fence Partial

Pool In Ground, Private

View Y/N Yes

View Meadow, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pasture

Roof Type Shingle

Porch Deck, Patio, Stone

Total Parking Spaces 2

Private Pool Yes

Building

Story 2

Entry Level Two

Water Well

Level or Stories Two

Additional Building Guest House Detached

New Construction No

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 2861115000

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Lease Land No

Listed by Scott Aurich Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

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