Welcome to Fobes Ranch… a truly extraordinary piece of California mountain history. Hidden in the San Jacinto Mountains in Mountain Center, California, this remarkable 78-acre private ranch offers something increasingly rare—space, privacy, and complete independence. Reached by a secluded four-mile drive from Highway 74, with no other residences along the way, Fobes Ranch is surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest. This is a completely off-grid retreat, powered by solar, batteries and a propane back up, and a gravity-fed water system. The property features expansive, level acreage suitable for cattle grazing, a seasonally full pond, and miles of four-wheel-drive trails winding throughout the ranch. The main residence offers four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. A separate two-bedroom caretaker’s home, along with a bunkhouse, and 2 bathrooms, provide additional accommodations for family, guests, or staff. The ranch also includes a horse barn, greenhouse, gymnasium, multiple garages and sheds, and a 300-yard shooting range. For the outdoor enthusiast, the possibilities are endless—horseback riding, dirt bike riding, four-wheeling, hiking, wildlife watching, ranching, or simply enjoying the peace and solitude of your own private mountain retreat. The property is adjacent to the Pacific Crest Trail, placing some of Southern California’s most spectacular mountain country right at your doorstep. The property is 25 minutes from Idyllwild, 1 hour from the Palm Springs Airport, 1 hour from Temecula, 1.5 hours from San Diego County and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles. And Fobes Ranch has a fascinating history of its own, including its association with Timothy Leary during the 1960s, adding another unique chapter to this remarkable property. The seller is also including most of the furnishings, ranch vehicles and equipment with the purchase. Fobes Ranch isn’t simply a home. It’s a ranch… a retreat… a piece of California history… and a rare opportunity to own 78 private acres surrounded by nature and a National Forest. Welcome to Fobes Ranch.
Property Details
Price:
$2,999,500
MLS #:
NDP2607626
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
mntcmountaincenter
Listed Date:
Aug 14, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,130
Lot Size:
3,433,835 sqft / 78.83 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1920
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Schools
School District:
Hemet Unified
Interior
Bathrooms
1 Three Quarter Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom, 1 One Quarter Bathroom
Cooling
NO
Flooring
TILE
Laundry Features
IG, DINC, WINC
Levels
U
Main Level Bathrooms
5
Main Level Bedrooms
5
Exterior
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
RUR
Fencing
WIRE, SEC
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spots
53
Parking Total
53
View
HI, MT, PA
Waterfront Features
POL
Window Features
BLI
Financial
Map
Community
- Address55101 State Highway 74 Mountain Center CA
- CityMountain Center
- CountyRiverside
- Zip Code92561
Subdivisions in Mountain Center
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Mountain Center as of Aug 20, 2026
28
Single Family Listed
117
Avg DOM
384
Avg $ / SqFt
$988,418
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 55101 State Highway 74 Mountain Center CA is a Single Family for sale in Mountain Center, CA, 92561. It is listed for $2,999,500 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 3,130 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1920. The current price per square foot is $958. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Mountain Center is $384. The average listing price for Single Family in Mountain Center is $988,418.
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