4026 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036

About this single-family home

Nestled in the picturesque and highly desirable Wynola/Julian area, Rancho La Patrona is a beautifully updated property that offers a rare combination of rustic charm, modern comfort, and wide-open space. Set on 18 usable, flat acres, this unique estate features a 3-bedroom, 2-bath main house full of warm, inviting updates, alongside a 1bed/1bath guest house—perfect for visitors, extended family, or potential rental income. Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the vintage barn, expansive acreage, and room to roam, ride, or expand. The topography is ideal for horses, gardening, or simply soaking in the natural beauty of the surrounding hills. Whether you're looking for a peaceful weekend retreat, a full-time rural escape, or an income-generating opportunity, this property offers the perfect blend of charm, function, and space—all just minutes from the shops, restaurants, and small-town appeal of Julian. This stunning location is a short drive to Mount Laguna, Lake Cuyamaca, Volcan Mountain and Anza Borrego State Park. The Wynola area is known for orchards, picturesque vistas and larger parcels. This property features old wagons, an old fruit packing shed, vintage equipment, and a newer Kubota tractor to help get the chores done around the place.

Listing description from the June 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.

Sale history

$1,410,000

Sold June 2026 · listed $1,490,000, orig. $1,750,000, on market September 2025 · MLS #250039640SD · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Allison Pettross · Listing Office: eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. · Contact: 888-294-1415 · Bought with: Allison Pettross · eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

$500,000

Sold January 2015 · listed $509,000, on market October 2014 · MLS #140060533 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Deborah Kerch · Listing Office: Orchard Realty, Inc. · Contact: 760-765-1000 · Bought with: Allison Pettross · Orchard Realty, Inc.

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