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Discover Shelter Valley, nestled in the high desert foothills near Julian, San Diego County. This inviting mini-ranch spans five fenced and gated acres, thoughtfully arranged into two 2.5-acre parcels, (5 acres total!) each with its own well, power, and address. The main home welcomes you with a bright, airy feeling, featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Sunlight flows through every window, painting the mountains in golden hues and lifting your spirits from sunrise to sunset. There is ample room to build your dream garage, or you can take advantage of the three versatile cargo containers already on site. One 40-foot container is powered and ready for your next workshop project, while the other two are joined by a shaded breezeway, perfect for open-air parking or storage. On the second parcel, a vintage trailer home at 721 Wells Fargo Trail invites you to step back in time, complete with classic wood paneling, louvered windows, and a playful pink motif in the kitchen and bath. Even the bedroom boasts a retro waterbed frame. This unique setup is ideal for a multi-generational homestead, a vacation getaway, or a source of rental income. This Mediterranean microclimate is absolutely perfect for so many different lifestyles: from the horseman or woman and livestock keeper to the winemaker, olive and lavender grower, vintage car collector, and snowbird alike. Come tour right away because chances are, this is your niche! Ready-made and waiting just for you.
| Address |
741 Wells Fargo
Julian, CA 92036 |
| Listing Status | ACTIVE |
| Asking Price | $485,000 |
| On Market Date | $485,000 @ Apr 20, 2026 |
| Listed / On-Market Entered | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Original Entry | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Square Footage | 1173 sf |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Directions | 741 and 721 Wells Fargo included in sale, off the S2 or the Great Overland Stage Route of 1866 |
| Market Area | 92036 - Julian |
| Neighborhood | Shelter Valley |
| Complex | Julian |
| School District | Not Listed |
| Age Restriction | 0 |
| Property Type | |
| Mello-Roos Fee | $0 |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| HOA Features | Horse Trails, Rural, Biking, Hiking, Mountainous, BLM/National Forest, Stable(s), Preserve/Public Land, Park, Hunting |
| Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Listed for $485,000 #ND26085610 |
| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 2511900400 |
| Geographic Areas | |
| Highway Locator |
East of I-15 East of I-5 North of I-8 |
| Ocean Distance | 48.6 miles |
| Style | Manufactured On Land |
| Material | Not Listed |
| Lot Size | ~ 217,800 sf |
| Fencing | Not Listed |
| Topography | Not Listed |
| Entry Steps | 1 |
| Swimming Pool | None |
| Patio | Covered, Front Porch, Porch, See Remarks, Patio, Slab, Rear Porch |
| Accessibility | 36 Inch Or More Wide Halls, Customized Wheelchair Accessible, 2+ Access Exits, No Interior Steps, Parking, Other, See Remarks, Disability Features, Grab Bars In Bathroom(s), Low Pile Carpeting |
| Parking |
Pull-through
RV Covered
Gated
Circular Driveway
RV Access/Parking
Private
Parking Space
See Remarks
RV Potential
Oversized
RV Gated
Total Spaces: 0
Garage Spaces: 0
Non-Garage Spaces:
0 -
|
| View | Desert, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Meadow, Park/Greenbelt, Landmark, See Remarks, Hills, Panoramic |
| Year Built | 2007 (source: Assessor) |
| Laundry Location | Inside,Individual Room,See Remarks,Washer Included,Dryer Included |
| Elevator | Not Listed |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Central |
| Sewer/Septic | Conventional Septic |
| Fireplaces | None (0) |
| Interior Features | Furnished, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan |
| Additional Parcels | No |
| Additional Parcels Description | 251-190-05-00 |
| Appliances | Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Propane Range, Dishwasher |
| Appliances | Yes |
| Assessments | No |
| Association | No |
| Association Fee 2 | 0 |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Cooling | Yes |
| Entry Location | 1 |
| Heating | Yes |
| High School District | Julian High School |
| Land Lease | No |
| Laundry | Yes |
| Levels | One |
| Living Area Source | Assessor |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Features | Ranch, Agricultural - Row/Crop, Patio Home, Agricultural - Other, Rectangular Lot, Level, Agricultural - Tree/Orchard, Agricultural - Vine/Vineyard, Agricultural, Horse Property, Horse Property Improved, Secluded, Agricultural - Dairy |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 2 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 2 |
| New Construction | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 2 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Patio | Yes |
| Pool Private | No |
| Property Attached | No |
| Room Bathroom Features | Exhaust fan(s), Walk-in shower, Shower |
| Sprinklers | No |
| Tax Model | |
| View | Yes |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report | No |
| Window Features | Blinds |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | North San Diego County |
| MLS Number | ND26085610 |
| Courtesy of | Tandado Real Estate, Inc. |
| Listing Agent |
Angela
Acosta &
Tyler
Stamets
760-533-9137 |
https://www.californiatophomes.com/ND26085610