For Sale at Descanso: 23835 Viejas Grade, Descanso, CA 91916. 5-bedroom 4.5-bath, 6852 sf, 2007 Descanso $2,825,000 begin new search
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Overview

Most homes greet you at a front door. This one greets you in a courtyard — mature trees overhead, a wood-burning fireplace, the soft movement of water — and asks you to slow down before you’ve even arrived. This is a property designed with intention — where every detail, from the locally sourced wood beams overhead to the alder-trimmed doors and walls of French doors, was chosen to create something that feels less like a house and more like a state of mind. Light moves through the space differently here. So does time. The heart of the home is a chef’s kitchen that flows seamlessly into living, dining, and outdoor spaces — appointed with a walk-in butler’s pantry, and anchored by a handcrafted staircase that connects the home’s generous layout. Four fireplaces add warmth and character throughout. The first floor presents a formal living room, a full guest suite, a private office, and an indoor current pool — a rare amenity that transforms the daily ritual of movement into something genuinely restorative, regardless of the season. Beyond the residence, a detached workshop powered by a 600-amp commercial-grade meter stands ready for any creative or professional endeavor at the highest level. Oversized garages, open land, and thoughtful utility infrastructure support a property built not just for living, but for building something meaningful. The equestrian facilities are equally serious: three stables, two tack rooms, a lighted 100’ x 200’ arena, and a 60’ round pen — a complete, competition-ready setup on land near Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and its 100+ miles of riding trail Thriving oaks, mature fruit trees, owned solar, and 8.56 private acres partly bordered by forest service land complete an estate that is as rare as it is refined. To live here is not simply to own a remarkable property. It is to inhabit a way of life that most people only imagine. Now entertaining offers between $2,825,000 and $2,900,000.

Address 23835 Viejas Grade

Descanso, CA 91916
Listing Status Active
Asking Price $2,825,000
On Market Date $2,825,000 @ May 2, 2026
Listed / On-Market Entered May 2, 2026
Original Entry May 2, 2026
Property Condition Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
Rooms
Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bonus Room, Laundry, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Workshop, Walk-In Pantry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Library, Kitchen, Exercise Room, Utility Room, Retreat, Jack & Jill, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
Square Footage 6852 sf
Flooring Carpet, Stone, Wood
Bedrooms 5
Full Bathrooms 4
Half Baths 1
Location
Directions Cross Street: Oak Grove Dr.
Market Area 91916 - Descanso
Neighborhood Descanso
Complex Descanso
School District Not Listed
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee $0
HOA Fee $0
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 4053411800
Zoning AGRICULTUR
Geographic Areas

Community College District: Grossmont-cuyamaca CC

Zip Code: 91916

Highway Locator

East of I-15

East of I-5

North of I-8

East of I-805

East of SR-163

East of SR-67

Ocean Distance 34.3 miles
Exterior
Style Single Family Residence
Material Not Listed
Lot Size ~ 372,873 sf
Fencing Not Listed
Topography Not Listed
Swimming Pool Indoor, In Ground, Exercise Pool, Heated with Propane, Heated, See Remarks, Electric Heat
Patio Concrete
Accessibility 32 Inch Or More Wide Doors, Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot, Parking
Parking
Paved
Driveway
Total Spaces: 12
Garage Spaces: 6
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 - 6.00
View Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Courtyard
Features
Year Built 2007
Laundry Location Individual Room,Upper Level,See Remarks
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling Central Air
Heating Propane, Forced Air
Fireplaces Gas,Primary Bedroom,Wood Burning,Patio,Living Room,Family Room (1)
Security Security System
Interior Features Wet Bar, High Ceilings, Unfurnished, Granite Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters, Sunken Living Room, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding, Built-in Features, 2 Staircases, Storage, Home Automation System
Additional Parcels No
Appliances Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Propane Water Heater, Dishwasher
Appliances Yes
Assessments No
Association No
Association Fee 2 0
Attached Garage No
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Carport Spaces 0
Construction Materials Stucco
Cooling Yes
Eating Area Dining Room, Area, Separated
Heating Yes
Land Lease No
Laundry Yes
Levels Two
Living Area Source Assessor
Lot Features Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinkler System
Lot Size Source Assessor
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Main Level Bathrooms 0
Main Level Bedrooms 0
New Construction No
Number Of Units Total 0
Number Remotes 0
Parking Yes
Patio Yes
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Sprinklers Yes
View Yes
Well Depth 0
Well Gallons Per Minute 0
Well Pump Horsepower 0
Well Report No
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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 San Diego
MLS Number 260010615SD
Courtesy of Compass
Listing Agent Richard Spiering & Knute Brookshier