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One-of-a-Kind Custom Log Cabin Estate nestled on nearly 2 private acres in scenic Pauma Valley with breathtaking panoramic views of Pauma Valley and the Palomar Mountain Range. This charming 2,128 sq. ft. home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open-concept floor plan, soaring two-story ceilings, walls of windows, and an expansive 1,200 sq. ft. covered wraparound porch perfect for enjoying spectacular sunrises and mountain views. Over the past several years, approximately $225,000 has been invested in quality improvements, including a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, updated flooring, new HVAC, tankless water heater, upgraded plumbing and septic systems, water filtration and softening systems, solar, a whole-house Generac automatic backup generator, and a premium 50-year Owens Corning roof. Approximately one acre is fully fenced and gated, offering privacy and versatility with a storage shed and engineered plans for a future barn. Extensive fire safety enhancements—including dedicated fire water storage tanks, private hydrant, perimeter deck sprinklers, fire-boxed eaves with ember-resistant screens, cement walkways, and CAL FIRE defensible space clearance—provide exceptional peace of mind. Complete with a 2-car garage, private spa, and unmatched privacy, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly special mountain retreat where rustic charm meets modern comfort.
| Address |
17552 S Mesa Drive
Pauma Valley, CA 92061 |
| Listing Status | Active |
| Asking Price | $975,000 |
| On Market Date | $975,000 @ 2026-08-07 |
| Listed / On-Market Entered | 2026-08-07T09:08:47Z |
| Original Entry | 2026-08-07T09:00:32Z |
| Property Condition | Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled |
| Square Footage | 2128 sf |
| Flooring | Tile, Carpet, Wood |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Directions | GPS will get you there. Follow the 17552 address signs and wooden arrows to the end. Private country road off S. Mesa, Deacon Dr., gets narrow in a few spots, may need to pull over to let others pass. If gate is closed go ahead and open, it is not locked. |
| Market Area | 92061 - Pauma Valley |
| Neighborhood | Pauma Valley |
| School District | Not Listed |
| Age Restriction | 0 |
| Property Type | |
| Mello-Roos Fee | $0 |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| HOA Features | Rural, Mountainous |
| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 1321704000 |
| Zoning | AGRICULTURAL |
| Style | Single Family Residence |
| Material | Rain Gutters |
| Lot Size | ~ 84,942 sf |
| Fencing | Chain Link |
| Topography | Not Listed |
| Roof | See Remarks |
| Entry Steps | 1 |
| Swimming Pool | None |
| Patio | Covered, Wood, Porch, Wrap Around |
| Exclusive Yard | 1 |
| Parking |
Total Spaces: 7
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces:
0 -
5.00
|
| View | Mountain(s), Panoramic |
| Year Built | 1997 (source: Assessor) |
| Laundry Location | In Garage |
| Elevator | Not Listed |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Sewer/Septic | Conventional Septic |
| Fireplaces | Pellet Stove (1) |
| Security | Fire Sprinkler System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s) |
| Interior Features | Track Lighting, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Two Story Ceilings |
| Additional Parcels | No |
| Appliances | Yes |
| Assessments | No |
| Association | No |
| Association Fee 2 | 0 |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Common Walls | No One Below, No One Above |
| Construction Materials | Log |
| Cooling | Yes |
| Door Features | Sliding Doors |
| Eating Area | Dining Room |
| Entry Location | Front Porch or Back Porch |
| Heating | Yes |
| High School District | Valley Center - Pauma |
| Land Lease | No |
| Laundry | Yes |
| Levels | Two |
| Living Area Source | Assessor |
| Lot Features | Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Horse Property, Corners Marked |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 1 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 1 |
| New Construction | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 0 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking | No |
| Patio | Yes |
| Pool Private | No |
| Property Attached | Yes |
| Road Frontage Type | Private Road |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Room Bathroom Features | Shower in Tub, Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Granite Counters |
| Room Kitchen Features | Kitchen Open to Family Room, Quartz Counters, Granite Counters |
| Sprinklers | No |
| Tax Model | |
| View | Yes |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report | No |
| Window Features | Double Pane Windows |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | North San Diego County |
| MLS Number | NDP2607450 |
| Courtesy of | Compass |
| Listing Agent |
Jeff
DeChamplain &
Jennifer
Lego
Jeff.dechamplain@compass.com |
https://www.californiatophomes.com/NDP2607450