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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.
Address |
26353 Old Julian Hwy
Ramona, CA 92065 |
Listing Status | ACTIVE |
Asking Price | $17,500,000 |
Original Listing | $17,500,000 @ 2025-06-02 |
Terms | Cash,Conventional |
Age Restriction | N/K |
Property Type | Fee Simple |
Pet Rule | Yes |
Property Restrictions | None Known |
Sales Restrictions | Call Agent |
Mello-Roos Fee | $0 |
HOA Fee | $0 |
Square Footage | 5000 sf |
Flooring | Tile, Wood |
Bedrooms | 3 + 0 optional |
Full Bathrooms | 3 |
Half Baths | 1 |
Family Room | 0 |
Living Room | 16x17 |
Dining Room | 14x14 |
Kichen | 9x14 |
Master Bedroom | 14x16 |
2nd Bedroom | 16x14 |
3rd Bedroom | 10x12 |
Directions | Not Provided |
Cross Street | Littlepage Road |
Market Area | North County Inland |
Community Area | RAMONA |
Neighborhood | Ballena Valley |
School District | Not Listed |
County | San Diego |
Assessor Parcel# | 286-111-50-00 |
Zoning | Agricultur |
Nothing Found | The exact location of this property could not be determined from its listed address. Location features such as the Map, Containing Areas, Highway Locator, Google Street View, and Ocean Distance are not available. |
Year Built | 2010 |
Laundry Location | Laundry Room |
Elevator | Not Listed |
Cooling | Central Forced Air |
Heating | Propane, Solar Fireplace |
Sewer/Septic | Septic Installed |
Fireplaces | 1 (FP in Living Room) |
Equipment | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range/Stove Hood, Barbecue |
Platform | SDMLS |
AOR | San Diego Association of REALTORS (SDAR) |
MLS Number | 250029300 |
Courtesy of | Pacific Sotheby's International Realty, Chameleon/Red Hawk Realty |
https://www.californiatophomes.com/250029300
Style | Detached 2 Story |
Material | Stucco |
Lot Size | 20+ AC ~ 7,416,961 sf |
Fencing | Full,Partial |
Topography | Bluff/Canyon Rim,Level,Mountainous,Rolling |
Roof | Shingle |
Swimming Pool | Below Ground, Private |
Patio | Balcony, Deck, Stone/Tile, Patio |
Parking |
Total Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 0
Non-Garage Spaces:
2 -
Carport
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View | Mountains/Hills, Panoramic, Parklike, Pasture, Meadow |