Property Detail

Description

Nestled in the heart of Southern California's pristine San Diego County Mountains, the Oak Ridge Stock Farm spans over 610+/- acres, offering a unique blend of aesthetics, ecological diversity, and functional versatility. This legacy ranch, featuring several sizable ponds and breathtaking pastoral rangeland, invites you to embrace the epitome of country living. The expansive acreage, coupled with a rich historical narrative, provides an ideal setting for crafting and enjoying a tranquil rural lifestyle. Rolling meadows adorned with majestic coulter pines, oak woodlands, ponds, artesian springs, and catchment basins paint a picturesque landscape, offering endless possibilities. The ranch's exclusivity and privacy, facilitated by four separate entrances and ranch roads, enhance accessibility. Favorable A72 agricultural zoning with an "O" Animal Designator supports a wide range of agricultural activities, with the current use focused on cattle grazing. The gentle topography and abundant water sources open doors to various opportunities, from equestrian estates to vineyards, orchards, and livestock farming. Under a Williamson Act Land Contract, the property can enjoy reduced property taxes. The nearly five-mile fully fenced perimeter along Pine Hills Road, Frisius Road, and Deer Lake Park Road enhances security. The ranch's history dates to the late 1800s, with notable figures like James Madison and the Hatheway family contributing to its legacy. Ranches like Oak Ridge Stock Farm present a unique opportunity for the next steward. This property, with its storied history and unspoiled naturescape is one of San Diego's cherished backcountry destinations.