16757 Old Guejito Grade Rd, Escondido, CA, 92027
About This Home
World Famous Melrose Ranch - 115 Acres, originally built by Lord Somerville to entertain the Great Britain Royal Family, including King Edward VII, also used for filming of movie "Uncertain Glory" starring Errol Flynn in 1944. The ranch is amazingly restored. Stunning landscaping, main house is 6500 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, with estate grounds along with greenhouse pool and private yard area, 16000 sq ft barn for horses and livestock, 8000 sq ft shop, 5 more houses on the ranch (all currently leased for additional income), 6 wells on property with 40,000 gal. collective tank, orchards, Texas longhorn cattle and more. This ranch is an opportunity of a lifetime.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Turnkey
- Year built: 1925
Materials
- Roof: Composition,Tile/Clay
- Construction materials: Stucco,Stone Veneer
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean/Spanish
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Propane Stove,Barbecue,Counter Top,Propane
- Laundry features: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 15
- Bathrooms: 13
- Full bathrooms: 12
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Coffered Ceiling(s),Kitchen Island,Open Floor Plan
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: FP in Family Room,FP in Living Room
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air Unit
- Cooling features: Central Forced Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 16,000
- Total interior livable area: 16,000 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 24006026 24006025
- Zoning: ranch
- Zoning description: ranch
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Pool features: Private,No Permits
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Cross Fencing,Partial,Split Rail
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic,Valley/Canyon,Pasture
Lot
- Lot size: 115 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 26
- Parking features: Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 6
- Covered spaces: 6
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Wildfire
- Inland Flooding
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Landslide
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in San Diego County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $85,961 | $1,031,532 |
| Home Insurance * | $3,838 | $46,056 |
| Property Taxes | $9,491 | $113,892 |
| Electricity | $3,430 | $41,171 |
| Total | $102,720 | $1,232,640 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-11 | Price change | $17,000,000 |
| 2024-09-12 | Price change | $20,000,000 |
| 2024-04-02 | Listed for sale | $25,000,000 |
| 2020-02-15 | Listing removed | $4,000 |
| 2019-10-25 | Price change | $4,000 |
| 2018-04-25 | Price change | $4,800 |
| 2018-03-03 | Price change | $5,800 |
| 2018-02-17 | Listed for rent | $5,900 |
| 2018-01-07 | Listing removed | $3,700 |
| 2017-11-30 | Listed for rent | $3,700 |
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