Courtesy of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, Scott W Aurich 619-987-9797
Property Description
Perched on 170 acres with sweeping valley views, Ballena Vista is a rare luxury estate offering elegance, privacy, and self-sufficiency. The custom home, built by Dave McGinnis, features exceptional craftsmanship and upscale finishes. With 40 acres of grape varietals, room for expansion, and existing structures ideal for a future winery. Additional accommodations include a guest house, 3 casitas, and 5 modular homes—perfect for guests or staff. Equestrian facilities include a luxury 8-stall barn and a separate 38-stall barn, offering endless versatility. A private well system and expansive solar farm support sustainable living. Truly one of San Diego County’s premier estates, Ballena Vista offers a lifestyle beyond limits, with sweeping views, world-class amenities, and timeless appeal.
Open House
Property Details and Features
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Building
- “2 Story”
- Built in 2010
- Building area total: 5000
- 2 stories total
- Living area: 5000
- Living area units: Sqft
- Building area units: Sqft
- “Stucco”
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Appliances & Equipment
- “Dishwasher”
- “Disposal”
- “Dryer”
- “Refrigerator”
- “Washer”
- “Range/Stove Hood”
- “Barbecue”
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Bathrooms
- 4 total bathrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
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Bedrooms
- 3 total bedrooms
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Cooling
- “Central Forced Air”
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Exterior Features
- Patio and porch features: “Balcony”, “Deck”, “Stone/Tile”, “Patio”
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Fence
- “Full”
- “Partial”
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Fireplaces
- 1 total fireplace
- “FP in Living Room”
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Floors
- “Tile”
- “Wood”
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Water Features
- Water source: “Well”
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Heating
- “Fireplace”
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Laundry
- “Gas & Electric Dryer HU”
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Listing
- Listing ID: 250029300
- List price: $17,500,000
- 129 days on market
- Listing contract date: 2025-06-03
- MLS area major: North County Inland
- Special listing conditions: “Call Agent”
- “Cash”
- “Conventional”
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Location
- Subdivision: RAMONA
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Lot
- 7,416,961 size sqft
- Size area: 170
- Size units: Sqft
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Parking
- Total: 2
- “None Known”
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Pets Policy
- “Yes”
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Pool
- “Below Ground”
- “Private”
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Property
- Other structures: “Detached”
- Property subtype: Detached
- Property type: Residential
- Zoning: Agricultur
- “Mountains/Hills”
- “Panoramic”
- “Parklike”
- “Pasture”
- “Meadow”
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Roof
- “Shingle”
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Sewer
- “Septic Installed”
