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Back$540,0002 bd2 ba1,174 sqft

$540,000For sale

9710 Highway 79

Descanso, CA 91916 · MLS# PTP2607795

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams La Jolla
  • 2Beds
  • 2Baths
  • 1,174Sq Ft
  • 1936Year Built

About This Home

Priced to sell, so don’t miss it! Country charm meets everyday convenience in this cozy 2 bedroom, 2 bath home on approximately a quarter acre in Descanso, with a large front yard. Refreshed with a roof just 3 years old, fresh paint, and new carpet and flooring throughout, it’s ready for its next owner. A detached 324 sq ft structure offers endless possibilities, such as a home office, guest space, or storage, while a large shed adds even more flexibility, including garage-style use. Served by city water and independent septic. Immediately off Highway 79 with I-8 only minutes away, this inviting estate is approximately 2 miles to Descanso Elementary, 3.5 miles to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, 11 miles to Lake Cuyamaca, and 12 miles to Alpine.

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Property at a Glance: 9710 Highway 79

This single family residence property at 9710 Highway 79, Descanso, CA 91916 is for sale at $540,000. The home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,174 square feet of living space. It was built in 1936 and sits on a lot of 0.25 acres. That comes to about $460 per square foot. Reach out to set up a showing or ask for more details about this home.

Snapshot

Status
For sale
Price
$540,000
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1936
Square Feet
1,174
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Days on Market
0
MLS #
PTP2607795
Price per Sq Ft
$460
County
San Diego

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Property Details

Building
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1936
Stories: Multi/Split
Land
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
View: Mountain(s)
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard
Money
County: San Diego
HOA: Not provided
HOA Fee: $0 (frequency not provided)
Rooms
Cooling: See Remarks
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Interior: Bedroom on Main Level
Flooring: Vinyl
Fireplace: None
Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Structures
Garage Spaces: 0
Pool: None
Patio and Porch: Concrete
Systems
Sewer: Mound Septic
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane

Living in Descanso, CA

9710 Highway 79 is in Descanso, CA, in San Diego County. Ask Brad & Karen Mattonen about other homes for sale in Descanso and what nearby homes have sold for.

Location

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Estimated Monthly Payment$2,731
$432,000Loan Amount
$108,000Down Payment
$550,992Total Interest

Principal and interest only. Taxes, insurance and HOA dues are extra.

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Why Work With Brad & Karen Mattonen?

Buying a home in Descanso, CA goes better with a local agent on your side. Brad & Karen Mattonen can set up private showings, pull the latest numbers for the area, and guide you through the offer and the closing. Call 858-518-2875 to get started. Whether 9710 Highway 79 is the one or you would like to see other homes nearby, reach out any time.

Local facts

Facts and context beyond the MLS description

What the numbers say about 9710 Highway 79 and the Descanso area around it.

Current market context

How this home compares in Descanso

  • $460This home per sq ft
  • $435Median per sq ft
  • 7Homes for sale like it
  • 1Average days on market

At $460 per square foot, 9710 Highway 79 is priced about 6% above the $435 median for 2 bedroom homes for sale in Descanso now.

Nearby sold homes

Recent sold homes near this property

Homes that sold within 1.25 miles of 9710 Highway 79 in the last 6 months, at a median price of $549,500.

AddressSoldHomeSold priceDistance
9452 Tecate Cypress TrailSep 4, 20263 bd · 4 ba · 2,151 sqft$1,150,0000.7 mi
0 Oak LaneSep 3, 2026$125,0000.8 mi
25176 Oak LaneApr 27, 20261 bd · 1 ba · 582 sqft$400,0000.8 mi
25008 Manzanita LnMay 19, 20263 bd · 2 ba · 1,678 sqft$699,0000.9 mi

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Listing timeline

Price and status history

DateEventPrice
Oct 16, 2026Active$540,000

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