28618 Chihuahua Valley Road, Warner Springs, California 92086, Warner Springs, 92086 - bed, 1 bath

28618 Chihuahua Valley Road, Warner Springs, California 92086 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$474,500
28618 Chihuahua Valley Road, Warner Springs, California 92086
0Bed
1Bath
400Sqft
3,356,733.5Lot
Year Built
1940
Close
-
List price
$475K
Original List price
$549K
Price/Sqft
$1,186
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
ND25228443
Home ConditionTear down
Features
Good View: Landmark, Mountain(s), Peek-A-Boo, Valley, Trees/Woods
ViewLandmark, Mountain(s), Peek-A-Boo, Valley, Trees/Woods

About this home

We found 3 Cons,6 Pros. Rank: price - $474.5K(57th), sqft - 400(14th), beds - undefined(14th), baths - 1(43th).

77.06 total acres - AND AN ADJACENT 1.13 ACRES also for sale separately for only $9500. Having more than one parcel is optimal for lot-line adjustments or reconfigurations to increase overall future value, or for selling reworked portions separately. This property is off-grid but has a well and was homesteaded in 1939; FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT signed the grant deed! A small, modest cabin on site appears to predate the San Diego permit process, which began in 1950. The home is not currently habitable or bank-lendable as a residence, but it's the start of something! For a hunting cabin or glamping, it's just right! The Chihuahua Creek runs through the length of the property (a tributary to the Temecula Creek and Santa Margarita River system), and the acreage is replete with massive oak groves, sycamore, cottonwood, and willow. Wildlife includes deer, turkey, quail, bobcat, and more. Public domain lands border acreage to the south and west. The land is terraced, with a rough driveway that winds up to the upper elevations, where you can see out over the oak forest and out to Oak Grove and Palomar toward Temecula. Enhancing access to the upper portions opens you up for livestock grazing, as you would be right against public domain lands. This land is your land! Come and get it!

Nearby schools

/10
Warner Elementary School
Public,K-62.2mi
3/10
Warner Junior/Senior High School
Public,7-125.7mi

Price History

Date
Event
Price
12/11/25
Price Change
$474,500-0.1%
11/25/25
Price Change
$475,000-13.5%
09/29/25
Listing
$549,000
Condition Rating
Tear down

The MLS listing explicitly states that the 1940-built cabin is 'not currently habitable or bank-lendable as a residence.' There are no images of the interior, kitchen, or bathroom, and the description implies the structure has had no significant renovations in over 50 years, predating 1950. Its condition is beyond repair for residential use, making its value solely based on the extensive land.
Pros & Cons

Pros

High Available Lot Utilization: The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 3356733, living area = 400.
Expansive Acreage & Development Potential: The property boasts 77.06 acres, with an adjacent 1.13 acres also available, offering significant space for various uses, potential for lot-line adjustments, reconfiguration, or selling reworked portions to increase future value.
Natural Beauty & Water Features: Rich with massive oak groves, sycamore, cottonwood, and willow, the property features the Chihuahua Creek running through its length, creating a picturesque and ecologically diverse environment.
Abundant Wildlife & Recreational Opportunities: Home to deer, turkey, quail, bobcat, and more, this land is ideal for nature enthusiasts, hunting, or wildlife observation. Its border with public domain lands further expands outdoor recreational possibilities.
Historic Significance & Off-Grid Capability: Homesteaded in 1939 with a grant deed signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, the property offers unique historical appeal. It includes an existing well, providing a foundation for off-grid living.
Scenic Views & Varied Topography: The terraced land features a rough driveway leading to upper elevations, providing panoramic views of oak forests, Oak Grove, Palomar, and Temecula, with potential for livestock grazing.

Cons

Uninhabitable & Unfinanceable Structure: The existing cabin is explicitly stated as 'not currently habitable or bank-lendable as a residence,' requiring substantial investment for any residential use and making traditional financing difficult.
Off-Grid Location & Limited Infrastructure: While having a well is a plus for off-grid living, the property lacks conventional utilities (electricity, septic/sewer, gas), which presents significant challenges and costs for development or modern residential use.
Rough Access & Development Costs: The description notes a 'rough driveway' and the need to 'enhancing access to the upper portions,' indicating potential significant costs and effort required for improving infrastructure and usability of the vast acreage.

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