For Sale: 17552 S Mesa Drive, Pauma Valley, CA 92061. 3-bedroom 2-bath, 2128 sf, 1997 Pauma Valley $975,000 begin new search
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Overview

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
Rooms
Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite
Square Footage 2128 sf
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Wood
Bedrooms 3
Full Bathrooms 2
Location
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
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee $0
HOA Fee $0
HOA Features Rural, Mountainous
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 1321704000
Zoning AGRICULTURAL
Exterior
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
Features
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
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Property Tax estimate of 1% of listing price does not include local voter-approved bonds/assessments, supplemental taxes for new construction or ownership changes, extra local fees, etc.
Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR North San Diego County
MLS Number NDP2607450
Courtesy of Compass
Listing Agent Jeff DeChamplain & Jennifer Lego
Jeff.dechamplain@compass.com