How to Buy Lots and Land for Sale in California
Browse lots for sale in San Diego. When planning to build on a vacant lot for sale, there are a few essential things to look out for no matter what size lot or how you plan to use it. Buy land in San Diego with the help of an experienced backcountry brokerage.
- From the beginning of your search, the most important thing to remember when buying a vacant lot is location. Location impacts the desirability and usability of the land so make sure you’ve settled on a place to build first
- Make sure the lot for sale includes water and sewage connections. If not, take this in to consideration and think about adding self-sufficient utilities like solar, septic system and a well.
- Understand your water rights – this can make or break your ability to build a well
- Make sure electricity and phone/cable service is available if this is a priority
- Confirm that there is a deeded right-of-way in place for land not accessible by a public road. The deed should give you and future owners the legal right to access the land, known as an easement
- Check for any property deed restrictions or open space easements that may prevent you from building your desired home or infrastructure, such as an equestrian property with all necessary facilities or a home-based agricultural property.
- If the lot is in a development, ask for the restrictive covenants, if any. This will tell you the restrictions for house size and other limitations
- Check with the local city or county municipality for any zoning changes in the area
- Make sure there are not environmental hazards on the land for sale
- Confirm the area boundary with the agent and submit for a new boundary survey if desired
- If you plan to build a home or an agricultural property, talk to lenders about construction loans and agricultural loans.
What Determines a Legal Lot For Sale?
In the County of San Diego, a parcel must be a legal lot to render it buildable. Having an APN (Assessor’s Parcel Number) does not necessarily mean it is a legal parcel (lot). For instance, some lots that are offered for sale are discovered not to be a legal parcel during the due diligence phase. In this case, the owner must to go through the process with the County of San Diego to create a legal lot which may include: obtaining a Certificate of Compliance, or locating a Grant Deed or other document of conveyance recorded prior to February 1, 1972 that describes the perimeter of the parcel without describing any other adjacent parcel.
To learn more on this subject, here is a helpful resource to open to provide you with additional information on the Planning and Development Services Policy for determining a legal parcel prior to issuing a building permit. Remember when investigating the possibly of building on a vacant land parcel, the first step is verifying the lot status through the County, then moving on to investigating items such as slope, vegetation, access, and other pertinent development issues.
Speak with an Agent to Help you Buy Land or Lots for Sale
Some real estate agents may not possess any knowledge about buying lots and land for sale in California. Don’t make the mistake of choosing an inexperienced agent just because they have a real estate license. Specialty clauses, negotiations, construction planning require specialized experience from a brokerage specializing in large lots of land for sale. Red Hawk Realty is the preeminent land specialist when it comes to the California backcountry.
Our Lots and Land for Sale in California
Active Listing For Sale
Vacant Land Near Temecula
Warner Springs, 92086
$90,000
Vacant Land Near Temecula Two half acre parcels, side by side, being sold together or separate, by same owner....
- Lot Size1 Acres
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10 Acres Of Vacant Land In Southern California
Warner Springs, 92086
$35,000
10 Acres Of Vacant Land In Southern California 10 rugged acres of raw land, surrounded by gorgeous Southern California...
- Lot Size10 Acres
Pending
Perfect Potential Homesite
Julian, 92036
$37,000
Perfect Potential Homesite Perfect potential homesite! Nearly half acre property located in the quiet Kentwood residential neighborhood outside of...
- Lot Size.44 Acres
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Private Lot In Desirable Julian
Julian, 92036
$69,900
Private Lot In Desirable Julian Serene mountain homesite in a quiet and picturesque neighborhood just minutes from the charming...
- Lot Size.39 Acres
Pending
Charming 8+ Acre Homesite
Julian, 92036
$229,000
Charming 8+ Acre Homesite Charming 8+ Acre Homesite in the desirable Pine Hills area of Julian, California. From panoramic...
- Lot Size8.79 Acres
Pending
11.36 Acres Fully Fenced In Ranchita
Ranchita, 92066
$489,500
11.36 Acres Fully Fenced In Ranchita When you want Montana ranch life, but you want to be in California!...
- Bed2
- Baths3
- Sq Ft1493
- Lot Size11.36 Acres
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39 Gorgeous Acres In Ranchita
Ranchita, 92066
$180,000
39 Gorgeous Acres In Ranchita 39.88+- Gorgeous acres, usable with excellent access from both Montezuma Valley Road as well...
- Lot Size39.88 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
Investment Acre in Beautiful Julian
, 92036
$30,000
Investment Acre in Beautiful Julian CA Perfect real estate investment opportunity! Approximately one acre in a quiet residential neighborhood....
- Lot Size1 Acres
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Equestrian's Dream With Home And Hobby Vineyard
Volcano, California 95689
$999,000
Equestrian’s Dream With Home And Hobby Vineyard Spectacular place to call home for you and your horses! Just outside...
- Bed4
- Baths3
- Sq Ft4205
- Lot Size8.49 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
Fully Fenced Acreage In Historic Volcano CA
Volcano, 95689
$399,000
Infrastructures are in! 19.75 acres that border with 40 acres of Govt land and over 600 acres with the...
- Lot Size19.75 Acres
active Active Listing For Sale
19+ Beautiful Acres With Mobile Home
, 92086
$175,000
19+ Beautiful Acres With Mobile Home 19.51 of the prettiest, most gently rolling, naturally diverse, private acres you could...
Active Listing For Sale
120 Pristine Acres In San Diego Backcountry
, 92070
$595,000
120 Pristine Acres In San Diego Backcountry Rare opportunity to own 120 pristine acres between Mesa Grande and Ramona,...
- Lot Size120 Acres
Pending
Southern California Ranch Land Retreat
, 92070
$550,000
Southern California Ranch Land Retreat 80+/- ACRE of scenic range land located in the historic San Diego County ranching...
- Sq Ft965
- Lot Size80 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
Picturesque Mountain Lot
, 92036
$48,000
Picturesque Mountain Lot Enjoy stunning sunsets and tranquility from this 2.5 acre parcel on the edge of off-grid Cuyamaca...
- Lot Size2.5 Acres
Sold
40 Acres in Beautiful Ranchita Valley
, 92066
$75,000
40 Acres in Beautiful Ranchita Valley Hike or ride up through this beautiful valley to stand at-top massive boulders...
- Lot Size40 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
Investment Opportunity in Julian
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$30,000
Investment Opportunity in Beautiful Julian Perfect investment opportunity! Approximately one acre in a quiet residential neighborhood. Mixed native trees...
- Lot Size1 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
Secluded Retreat on 93 +/- Acres
, 92036
$875,000
Secluded Retreat on 93 +/- Acres of Mountain Beauty with Charming 1200esf Custom House On 93 +/- acres in...
- Baths1.5
- Sq Ft1200
- Lot Size93.69 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
Paradise In Poway
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$1,150,000
PARADISE IN POWAY 80+/- acre elite estate home site located in the City of Poway near Iron Mountain. This...
- Lot Size80 Acres
Sold
Top of the World In Poway
,
$649,000
TOP OF THE WORLD IN POWAY 40+/- acre exclusive estate home site located in the City of Poway near...
- Lot Size40 Acres
Sold
23 Acres, San Felipe, Warner Springs
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$89,000
23 Acres, San Felipe, Warner Springs 23 view acres w sweeping vistas from Granite Mtn/Scissors Crossing, up to San...
- Lot Size23.04 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
Two View Homesite Parcels, Los Tules
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$125,000
Two View Homesite Parcels, Los Tules Originally purchased w adj 1.62 acre parcel, this 1.59 ac is now offered...
- Lot Size1.59 Acres
Sold
Vacant Land With Beautiful Views
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$175,000
Vacant Land With Beautiful Views in Warner Springs Rugged and beautiful 8.08 acre perch looking out over Chihuahua Valley...
- Lot Size8.08 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
8+ Acre Julian Property
, 92036
$199,000
An exciting opportunity awaits at this pristine 8+ acre property near the heart of Julian, CA. Discover incredible views...
- Lot Size8.35 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
Granite Mountain 187 Acre Ranch
, 92036
$499,000
Stunningly beautiful ranch property with numerous roads, locked gate, very few neighbors. This off-grid property boasts a pond, water-spring,...
- Lot Size187 Acres
Sold
Ramona Agricultural Acreage
, 92065
$699,000
A cultivators dream property awaits at this 9+ acres farm land property located in the heart of Ramona. Flat,...
- Lot Size9 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
4.2 Acres Japatul Valley
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$330,000
Exciting opportunity awaits at this 4.2-acre land/lot for sale is located in the exclusive Rancho Japatul Estates. Situated within...
- Lot Size4.2 Acres
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10.81 Acres Japatul Valley
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$250,000
Exciting opportunity awaits at this 10.81-acre property located in the exclusive Rancho Japatul Estates. Situated within the Japatul Valley...
- Lot Size10.81 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
Japatul Valley Acreage
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$500,000
A rare and exciting opportunity awaits at this 15-acre property located in the exclusive Rancho Japatul Estates. Situated within...
- Lot Size15 Acres
Pending
Julian Hilltop Property
, California 92036
$149,000
Opportunity awaits at this beautiful 13-acre property, located just ten minutes away from the quaint, historic town of Julian,...
- Lot Size13 Acres
Sold
Mount Laguna Cabin
, California
$99,000
Rare opportunity to own private land on Mount Laguna en route to major metropolitan areas in the San Diego...
- Lot Size6 Acres
Sold
Pine Hills View Property
, 92036
$129,000
Forever views await at this stunning 12-acre hilltop property located in the desirable Pine Hills area of Julian CA....
- Lot Size12 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
14.94 Acres Fallbrook
, 92028
$211,000
The canvas on which to design your ideals is waiting. Situated in a quiet area of Fallbrook, this 14.94-acre...
- Lot Size14.94 Acres
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Mountain View Lane
, California 92065
$169,900
One of the best kept secret equestrian neighborhoods of Ramona! This incredible 5.92 acre property is located in one...
- Lot Size5.92 Acres
Sold
6 Acre View Parcel in Historic Julian
, 92036
$149,000
One of the last remaining vacant lots overlooking Julian, CA is now available! This remarkable 6 acre parcel offers...
- Lot Size6 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
Lakeside View Property
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$500,000
Lakeside View Property There is much to explore at this 19+/- acre property situated on Rattlesnake Mountain. Bordering the...
- BedN/A
- BathsN/A
- Sq Ftn/a
- Lot Size19.1 Acres
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Julian Home Site
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$59,000
Perfect opportunity to purchase 3+ acres minutes from historic Julian. County approved septic layout for 3 bedroom home, perc...
- Lot Size3.37 Acres
Pending
Sutter Creek Agricultural Opportunity
Sutter Creek, 95685
$2,500,000
Sutter Creek Agricultural Opportunity 347+/- acre Unique Ranching & Agricultural Investment Opportunity in the heart of Amador County’s...
- Sq FtN/A
- Lot Size347 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
Mesa Grande Lake View Home Site
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$269,000
Incredible views make this 11+ acre home site the perfect canvas to create your full-time residence or private weekend...
- Lot Size11 Acres
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High Meadow Ranch Home Site
, 92036
$249,000
High Meadow Ranch Home Site Stunning 25.36 acre view property located in the serene, gated High Meadow Ranch community...
- Lot Size25.36 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
Scenic 8.13 Acre Fallbrook Property
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$149,000
Incredible panoramic views and ocean breezes make this view lot one to be seen! Located just east of Interstate...
- Lot Size8.13 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
Incredible Fallbrook Homesite
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$149,000
Spectacular, panoramic views and ocean breezes make this 9.27 acre property an absolute must-see! Located just east of I-15,...
- Lot Size9.27 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
3.16-Acre Buildable Jamul View Lot
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$229,000
Rancho Jamul Estates is an exclusive, gated community, surrounded by natural beauty, wide open space, and a 23,000-acre Fish...
- Lot Size3.16 Acres
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2.54-Acre Buildable Jamul View Lot
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$299,000
Rancho Jamul Estates is an exclusive, gated community, surrounded by natural beauty, wide open space, and a 23,000-acre Fish &...
- Lot Size2.54 Acres
Pending
Amador County Acreage
Sutter Creek, 95685
$1,100,000
Amador County Acreage Stunning 200.39 acre property situated in the Sierra foothills near the historic towns of Sutter Creek and Jackson...
- BedN/A
- BathsN/A
- Sq FtN/A
- Lot Size200.39 Acres
Pending
Ranching Investment Opportunity
Sutter Creek, 95685
$1,400,000
Amador County Ranching & Agricultural Investment Opportunity Ideal investment opportunity awaits at this rare 146.97 acre former vineyard &...
- BedN/A
- BathsN/A
- Sq FtN/A
- Lot Size146.97 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
9.47 Acres Beautiful Ramona View
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$150,000
Parcel #23: 9.47 Acres Beautiful Ramona View MOTIVATED SELLER!!! Price Reduced! Sitting on 9.46 acres in sunny Ramona, this...
- BedN/A
- BathsN/A
- Sq FtN/A
- Lot Size9.47 Acres
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9.17 Acres Beautiful Ramona View
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$175,000
Parcel#22: 9.17 Acres Beautiful Ramona View MOTIVATED SELLER!!! Price Reduced! 9.17 acres in sunny Ramona, California! This is...
- BedN/A
- BathsN/A
- Sq FtN/A
- Lot Size9.17 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
34 Acres on Ramona Highlands
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$125,000
34 Acres Off Of Ramona Highlands PRICE REDUCED from $149,000 to $125,000 Motivated Seller – Bring An Offer!! All...
- BedN/A
- BathsN/A
- Sq FtN/A
- Lot Size34 Acres
Active Listing For Sale
Mesa Grande Ranch
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$775,000
76+/- ACRE cattle ranch consisting of 2 legal parcels situated on desirable Mesa Grande in Santa Ysabel, CA. This...
- Lot Size76 Acres
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