26353 Old Julian Hwy Ramona, CA 92065
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About 26353 Old Julian Hwy
Ballena Vista, a stunning 170-acre estate, perched high upon the hillside overlooking the entire valley is an extraordinary custom home built by Dave McGinnis, with finishes beyond your imagination. Featuring 40 acres of grape varietals, space for additional vineyards, and the capacity to convert existing structures into a first-rate winery. The property also offers ample room for overnight guests and staff, including a guest house, 3 casitas, and 5 modular homes. A luxury 8-stall barn and a separate 38-stall barn provide an opportunity for equestrian pursuits or alternative uses. Nearly self-sufficient, with an abundant well water supply and expansive solar farm, Ballena Vista is the premier estate in San Diego County. 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.
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- MLS Number: 250001307SD
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
- Office Phone: (619) 987-9797
- Office Email: valarie.swanson@pacificsir.com
- Listing Agent: Scott Aurich
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,028,521 | $52,853 |
| 2023 | $4,909,504 | $51,672 |
| 2022 | $4,791,895 | $50,663 |
| 2021 | $4,677,493 | $49,605 |
| 2020 | $4,587,914 | $48,692 |
| 2019 | $3,621,652 | $37,186 |
| 2018 | $3,544,778 | $37,186 |
| 2017 | $3,478,399 | $36,479 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
James Dukes Elementary School
Public District KG-6
4.3 mi
•24908 Abalar Way
4
Barnett Elementary School
Public District KG-6
4.6 mi
•23925 Couna Way
2
Ramona Elementary School
Public District KG-6
6.8 mi
•415 8th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $132,675. Typical income of Ramona, CA residents is between $100k-200k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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BJs Wholesale Club
Stein Mart
Best Buy
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Panera
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
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Infiniti
Lexus
Ram
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Adult Hits
Oldies
Contemporary Christian
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About 26353 Old Julian Hwy
This home is located at 26353 Old Julian Hwy in Ramona, CA and zip code 92065. This 5,000 square foot home, which was built in 2010, sits on a 170.27 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $17,500,000.
Over 5 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Ramona, CA. In the same period over 16 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Ramona, CA increased by 18.9% between December and January 2025. The median list price of listings available in January 2025 was $803,176, while the average time on the real estate market was 48 days.