Rancho Santa Rosa offers 306± acres of usable Central Coast land with the rare advantage of seven legal parcels—creating immediate flexibility for development, expansion, or long-term investment. Set in the rolling hills just outside Cambria, this is a property designed for those who want to build something meaningful, whether a legacy ranch, private compound, or income-producing agricultural operation.
The existing improvements include two modest residences, providing a functional starting point while leaving significant room to design and construct a custom ranch estate or multi-structure compound. With multiple potential building sites and expansive views, the property invites a thoughtful, large-scale vision.
A key highlight is the presence of hundreds of mature bay leaf trees—an uncommon and valuable natural asset. This creates a clear opportunity for a specialty agricultural venture, from harvesting and packaging culinary bay leaves to developing value-added products such as oils or branded goods. Combined with the property’s history as a cattle ranch, the land is well-suited for a range of agricultural uses, offering both lifestyle appeal and income potential.
Natural water resources, including an artesian well and a domestic well, support both residential use and agricultural expansion—an essential foundation for long-term usability.
Beyond its productivity, Rancho Santa Rosa delivers a compelling setting: rolling terrain, mature trees, seasonal creeks, and abundant wildlife, all contributing to a sense of privacy and scale. Located just 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean, it strikes a rare balance between accessibility and seclusion.
Rancho Santa Rosa is a versatile Central Coast holding—offering the space, resources, and underlying value to create a ranch that performs as both a lifestyle asset and a long-term investment.
The existing improvements include two modest residences, providing a functional starting point while leaving significant room to design and construct a custom ranch estate or multi-structure compound. With multiple potential building sites and expansive views, the property invites a thoughtful, large-scale vision.
A key highlight is the presence of hundreds of mature bay leaf trees—an uncommon and valuable natural asset. This creates a clear opportunity for a specialty agricultural venture, from harvesting and packaging culinary bay leaves to developing value-added products such as oils or branded goods. Combined with the property’s history as a cattle ranch, the land is well-suited for a range of agricultural uses, offering both lifestyle appeal and income potential.
Natural water resources, including an artesian well and a domestic well, support both residential use and agricultural expansion—an essential foundation for long-term usability.
Beyond its productivity, Rancho Santa Rosa delivers a compelling setting: rolling terrain, mature trees, seasonal creeks, and abundant wildlife, all contributing to a sense of privacy and scale. Located just 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean, it strikes a rare balance between accessibility and seclusion.
Rancho Santa Rosa is a versatile Central Coast holding—offering the space, resources, and underlying value to create a ranch that performs as both a lifestyle asset and a long-term investment.
Property Details
Price:
$2,750,000
MLS #:
SC26048360
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Cambria Rural390
Neighborhood:
cambcambria
Listed Date:
Mar 31, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,500
Lot Size:
13,334,152 sqft / 306.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
2000
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Schools
School District:
Coast Unified
Interior
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
NO
Laundry Features
IN
Levels
A
Main Level Bathrooms
5
Main Level Bedrooms
5
Exterior
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
RUR
Parking Spots
10
Parking Total
10
View
HI, MT, OC, PA, SEE, TW, VA, WA, STM
Financial
Map
Community
- Address9190 Arroyo del Mar Cambria CA
- SubdivisionCambria Rural(390)
- CityCambria
- CountySan Luis Obispo
- Zip Code93428
Subdivisions in Cambria
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Cambria as of May 05, 2026
85
Single Family Listed
96
Avg DOM
791
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,412,784
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Cambria Rural(390) subdivision, 9190 Arroyo del Mar Cambria CA is a Single Family for sale in Cambria, CA, 93428. It is listed for $2,750,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,500 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 2000. The current price per square foot is $1,833. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cambria is $791. The average listing price for Single Family in Cambria is $1,412,784.
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