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Panoramic Views, Breathtaking Sunsets, & Endless Potential on 4.5 Private Acres! Welcome to 23541 Old Wagon Rd—a peaceful Escondido retreat offering an artfully refined and comfortable living space nestled amidst breathtaking foothills and natural beauty. On a clear day, your sightlines from the expansive viewing deck stretch all the way to the Pacific Ocean, offering daily, front-row seats to spectacular Southern California sunsets. Interior Highlights—Main Level: Artfully redesigned kitchen featuring charcoal shaker cabinetry with custom leather pulls, granite countertops, open wood shelving, exposed ceiling beams, and a reclaimed wood feature wall. Light-filled main living area featuring vaulted ceilings with exposed structural beams, rich wood flooring, a cozy freestanding wood-burning stove, and French doors opening directly to the viewing deck. Versatile entry foyer anchored by a central chandelier and kitchen pass-through cutout—currently staged as a welcoming sitting parlor, but easily adaptable as a formal dining space or music room. The main level also features 2 generous bedrooms and 1 full bath with soaking tub, dual granite counter-top sinks, and storage, as well as a dedicated indoor laundry room. Upper Level: Private primary suite featuring a massive walk-in closet/storage area and convenient half bath. Exterior & Property Features: Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the expansive multi-level deck offers covered dining, a relaxing porch swing, and an open sun deck with modern cable railings framing uninhibited, panoramic ocean-facing views. Below, a dedicated lower terrace provides the ultimate setup for outdoor grilling and evening entertaining under the stars. 4.5 private, versatile acres—ideal for homesteading, small livestock, or custom expansion. Guest House: Detached guest house with ¾ bath (shower), bedroom, and a second room already set up with water/drain hookups and an apartment-size fridge (easy kitchen conversion). Fully electrified. Plus, three additional outbuildings for workshops, storage, or hobbies. Livestock & agricultural ready: Corrals, chicken coop, and dedicated water storage tanks. Whether you are looking for country serenity or an animal friendly agricultural property, this unique Escondido estate offers limitless possibilities.
| Address |
23541 Old Wagon
Escondido, CA 92027 |
| Listing Status | ACTIVE |
| Asking Price | $849,900 |
| On Market Date | $849,900 @ Aug 7, 2026 |
| Listed / On-Market Entered | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Original Entry | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Square Footage | 1516 sf |
| Flooring | Wood, Laminate |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Directions | About 15 minutes from Lake Wohlford. Old Wagon Rd is mostly unpaved, but a normal car is fine. Look for a driveway with sale sign and "Crosby Ranch." Cross Street: Old Guejito Rd. |
| Market Area | 92027 - Escondido |
| Complex | East Escondido |
| School District | Not Listed |
| Age Restriction | 0 |
| Property Type | |
| Mello-Roos Fee | $0 |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| HOA Features | Rural, Hiking, Mountainous, Foothills |
| Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Listed for $849,900 #OC26172657 |
| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 2401424000 |
| Zoning | Agricultural |
| Geographic Areas | |
| Highway Locator |
East of I-15 East of I-5 North of I-8 North of SR-52 |
| Ocean Distance | 19.6 miles |
| Style | Single Family Residence |
| Material | Not Listed |
| Lot Size | ~ 197,762 sf |
| Fencing | None |
| Topography | Not Listed |
| Roof | Shingle, Asphalt |
| Entry Steps | 1 |
| Swimming Pool | None |
| Patio | Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Patio Open, Patio, Rear Porch, Deck |
| Exclusive Yard | 0 |
| Parking |
Other
Asphalt
Driveway
Unpaved
Total Spaces: 20
Garage Spaces: 20
Non-Garage Spaces:
0 -
|
| View | Ocean, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, City Lights, Rocks, Hills, Panoramic |
| Year Built | 1981 (source: Public Records) |
| Laundry Location | Inside,Individual Room,Electric Dryer Hookup,Propane Dryer Hookup |
| Elevator | Not Listed |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Wood |
| Sewer/Septic | Conventional Septic |
| Fireplaces | Wood Burning,Living Room (1) |
| Interior Features | Beamed Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Storage, Granite Counters |
| Additional Parcels | No |
| Appliances | Refrigerator, Propane Range, Propane Water Heater |
| Appliances | Yes |
| Assessments | Yes |
| Association | No |
| Association Fee 2 | 0 |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Cooling | No |
| Eating Area | Dining Room, Area |
| Entry Location | ground level |
| Heating | Yes |
| High School District | Escondido Union |
| Land Lease | No |
| Laundry | Yes |
| Levels | Two |
| Living Area Source | Assessor |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Features | Treed Lot, Agricultural, Front Yard, Horse Property, Back Yard, Horse Property Unimproved, Yard |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 1 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 2 |
| New Construction | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 1 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Patio | Yes |
| Pool Private | No |
| Property Attached | No |
| Road Surface Type | Unpaved |
| Room Bathroom Features | Soaking Tub, Shower in Tub, Double sinks in bath(s), Bathtub, Granite Counters |
| Room Kitchen Features | Kitchen Open to Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Granite Counters |
| Sprinklers | No |
| Tax Census Tract | 207.11 |
| Tax Model | |
| View | Yes |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report | No |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | Orange County |
| MLS Number | OC26172657 |
| Courtesy of | Premier Realty & Financial Gro |
| Listing Agent |
Jason
Grange
949-533-9800 |
https://www.californiatophomes.com/OC26172657