26779 Old Highway 80, Guatay, CA, 91931
About This Home
Privacy and independence! Fully off-grid cabin nestled between great oaks and a year-round stream. Property has two APNs, over half an acre: space for homesteading, animals, and projects. Built in 2015 as 500 sqft with vaulted ceilings and a loft bedroom, permit application and construction started to expand to 725 sqft with 620 sqft of decking. Downstairs consists of two living/family rooms plus a bathroom with rock/tile shower and space for composting/cassette toilet. Indoor staircase under construction. Working outhouse, with septic design for the house approved and perc test complete. Powered by a 2.3 kw solar array, fully owned, with 16-battery bank; NO ELECTRIC BILL! Two more dedicated panels for water heater. 5,000 gal water tank, water delivery available, with scanning and research completed for drilling a well. Satellite internet installed (Viasat). Everything needed for rustic living already in place, with major progress toward modernizing. Seller had to stop mid-project for personal reasons, now yours to finish. All this independence doesn't mean being off the map, though. Just minutes from the I-8 freeway, from Descanso's dining, schools, feed store, and entertainment, hardware store in Guatay, groceries and library in Pine Valley. 2.5 miles to nearest fire station. 25 mins to historic Julian, to fishing and kayaking on Lake Cuyamaca, and to views of the superblooms in Anza-Borrego State Park from Mt. Laguna. Property is priced to sell, comes with all plans for septic, well, and finishing construction, some permit fees already paid.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2015
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: None
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Cooling
- Cooling features: None
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level,Loft
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 500 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 4081300800
- Zoning: R-1:Single Fam-Residentia
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Living room
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s),Rocks,Creek/Stream,Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Lot size: 0.58 Acres
- Features: No Landscaping,Rocks,Steep Slope,Trees
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
- Landslide
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
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 | $1,491 | $17,892 |
| Home Insurance * | $77 | $924 |
| Property Taxes | $267 | $3,204 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $2,233 | $26,796 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Price change | $295,000 |
| 2025-04-24 | Price change | $315,000 |
| 2025-03-21 | Price change | $345,000 |
| 2025-02-18 | Listed for sale | $350,000 |
| 2023-08-15 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-07-25 | Listed for rent | $1,550 |
| 2021-06-09 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-05-06 | Pending sale | $239,400 |
| 2021-04-20 | Sold | $440,000 |
| 2021-03-22 | Price change | $239,400 |
| 2021-02-18 | Price change | $243,400 |
| 2021-02-05 | Listed for sale | $244,900 |
| 2017-01-25 | Sold | $75,000 |
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