Tucked along the banks of the Sweetwater River, this cedar-sided mountain retreat delivers the cozy cabin lifestyle backcountry San Diego is known for. Freshly re-roofed and wrapped in warm cedar siding, the 1,344 sq ft home sits on a private 0.72-acre parcel (2 parcels included 4090210100 & 4090212200) in the Bohemia subdivision of Descanso, just minutes from Alpine and the I-8 corridor. Step inside to a living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace — the kind of feature that makes this place feel like a true cabin getaway rather than just another house in the mountains. The floor plan offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths per tax records, plus a versatile office currently used as a third bedroom, giving flexibility for guests, family, or a work-from-home setup. Outside, two additional structures round out the property — envision an ADU, detached office, studio, or simply a shaded outdoor hangout space surrounded by oak and sycamore. The home is served by its own working well, and the wraparound deck and river frontage make it easy to see why the same owners have loved calling this place home for nearly three decades. A rare opportunity to own a slice of San Diego mountains with privacy, and room to grow. Some photos have been staged or altered to show the possibilities of the additional structures and outdoor spaces. ****Showings are to be confirmed by LA. Please schedule in showing time. Showings to only be held on Saturdays 10am – 1pm. Contact LA for questions. SHOWINGS MAY OVERLAP DURING THIS PERIOD.****
Property Details
Price:
$649,000
MLS #:
PTP2606432
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
91916descanso
Listed Date:
Sep 1, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,344
Lot Size:
31,363 sqft / 0.72 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1980
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Schools
School District:
Grossmont Union
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA
Laundry Features
ICL
Levels
A
Exterior
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
RUR, FHL, HRS, HNT, MTN, HIKI, BIKI
View
HI, MT, STM
Financial
Map
Community
- Address8314 Old Highway 80 Descanso CA
- CityDescanso
- CountySan Diego
- Zip Code91916
Subdivisions in Descanso
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Descanso as of Sep 12, 2026
11
Single Family Listed
61
Avg DOM
471
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,026,727
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 8314 Old Highway 80 Descanso CA is a Single Family for sale in Descanso, CA, 91916. It is listed for $649,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,344 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1980. The current price per square foot is $483. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Descanso is $471. The average listing price for Single Family in Descanso is $1,026,727.
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