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 real estate 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 status of the land for sale in San Diego County, then moving on to investigating items such as slope, vegetation, access, and other pertinent development issues.
Buying Land For Sale in San Diego County? We Can Help!
Some real estate agents may not possess any knowledge about buying lots and land for sale in California. There is a significant different between agents who know residential homes for sale, and those who know land and vacant lots for sale. 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
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Custom Mountain Dream Homesite
Julian, 92036
$229,000
Custom Mountain Dream Homesite Located in the prestigious Julian Estates, this stunning 4.2+/- acre parcel is ready for your...
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Lot Size4.27 Acres
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San Diego County Recreational Paradise
Mount Laguna, 91948
$299,000
San Diego County Recreational Paradise Rare opportunity to own pristine, expansive mountainous land in the San Diego backcountry community...
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Lot Size166 Acres
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Affordable & Usable 107+/- Acres in San Diego County
Boulevard, 91905
$249,000
Affordable & Usable 107+/- Acres in San Diego County GREAT VALUE! 107 +/- acres of pristine naturescape with usable...
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Lot Size107 Acres
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20 +/- Acres Off Grid Property
Warner Springs, 92086
$195,000
20 +/- Acres Off Grid Property 20 +/- rugged, yet wild and wonderful acres, overlooking Dodge Valley, toward Oak...
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Lot Size20 Acres
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25 +/- Acre Exceptional Agricultural Opportunity
Julian, 92036
$359,000
25 +/- Acre Exceptional Agricultural Opportunity In the beautiful agricultural center of Julian, CA lies a rare offering of...
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Lot Size25 Acres
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Valley Center Custom Retreat Site
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$750,000
Located in a very desirable area in the northwest area of Valley Center in North San Diego County, this...
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Lot Size91.46 Acres
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177 +/- Acre Pristine Ranch Paradise
Ramona, 92065
$1,649,000
177 +/- Acre Pristine Ranch Paradise ~ Seller Accepting Backup Offers ~ In the lush agricultural heart of the...
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Lot Size177 Acres
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San Marcos Lot
San Marcos, 92069
$49,000
San Marcos Lot Affordable lot situated on the outskirts of the burgeoning City of San Marcos provides an ideal...
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Lot Size.69 Acres
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Pine Hills Homesite
Julian, California 92036
$229,000
Pine Hills Homesite This easily accessible, partially developed 4.2 +/- acre Pine Hills parcel offers exceptional views of the...
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Lot Size4.2 Acres Acres
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10 +/- Acres In Ramona With Views
Ramona, 92065
$199,000
10 +/- Acres In Ramona With Views This 10+/- acre Ramona property in the 4Corners region just outside the...
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Lot Size10 Acres
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Beautiful Ramona Property Home Site
Ramona, 92065
$210,000
Beautiful Ramona Property Home Site This ~3.06 acre property consisting of 2 APNs on the western edge of Ramona...
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Lot Size3.06 Acres
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Affordable Potential Building Site
Julian, 92036
$99,000
Affordable Potential Building Site Affordable potential building site on two parcels totaling nearly 1/3 of an acre located in...
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Lot Size.36 Acres
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Panoramic View Ramona Valley Acreage
Ramona, 92065
$299,000
Panoramic View Ramona Valley Acreage VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! 45+ acre panoramic vista property located in the heart of Ramona...
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Lot Size45.54 Acres
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Fallbrook Oasis
Fallbrook, 92028
$595,000
FALLBROOK OASIS A beautiful botanical paradise boasting valley and mountain views, this 9.46+/- acres offers the potential for a...
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Lot Size9.46 Acres
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Pristine Undeveloped Land - 160 Usable Acres
Ranchita, 92066
$425,000
Pristine Undeveloped Land – 160 Usable Acres Pristine Undeveloped land for sale – 160 Usable Acres. Ideal for Development,...
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Lot Size160 Acres
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10+/- Acre Lake Henshaw View Property
Santa Ysabel, 92070
$89,000
10+/- Acre Lake Henshaw View Property Into the woods, gorgeous and WILD 10.23 acres, Eagle Gap Road, Santa Ysabel....
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Lot Size10.23 Acres
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City of Plymouth - Versatile Development Opportunity
Plymouth, 95669
$2,750,000
City of Plymouth – Versatile Development Opportunity 89+/- acres in the heart of Amador County’s City of Plymouth within...
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Lot Size89 Acres
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Eagle Crest Property 21 Acres
Ramona, California
$199,900
Welcome to the Highland Valley Wine Country. 21 acres of unlimited vista with an additional 8.31 acres for purchase....
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Lot Size21.15 Acres
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Eagle Crest Property 8.31 Acres
Ramona, California
$149,000
Welcome to the Highland Valley Wine Country. 21 acres of unlimited vista with an additional 8.31 acres for purchase. Each...
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Lot Size8.31 Acres
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71 Acres In Warner Springs
Warner Springs, 92086
$710,000
71 Acres In Warner Springs 71 Acres with nearly a mile of frontage on Highway 79 in Warner Springs,...
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Lot Size71 Acres
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Martinez Creek Ranchette Homesite
Mountain Center, 92561
$795,000
Martinez Creek Ranchette Homesite 40+/- acres of gorgeous and varied terrain to explore and enjoy scenic mountain vistas while...
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Lot Size40 Acres
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Stunning Views and Opportunity on 123 +/- Acres
Lakeside, 92040
$549,000
Stunning Views and Opportunity on 123+/- Acres Stunning, panoramic views throughout with an ocean view on a clear day!...
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Lot Size123 Acres
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Premiere Lot In Harrison Park, Julian
Julian, 92036
$89,000
Premiere Lot In Harrison Park, Julian ALMOST FULL ACRE, with deep water well, recently rated at 25+ gallons per...
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Lot Size.97 Acres
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Multi-Home Building Site With Incredible Views
Escondido, 92026
$295,000
Multi-Home Building Site With Incredible Views VIEWS with an INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!! Priced significantly below market value! 12.84 acre exclusive...
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Lot Size12.84 Acres
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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....
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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 for sale, surrounded by gorgeous...
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Lot Size10 Acres
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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...
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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...
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Lot Size.39 Acres
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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...
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Lot Size8.79 Acres
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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...
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Lot Size39.88 Acres
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Investment Acre in Beautiful Julian
Julian, California 92036
$30,000
Investment Acre in Beautiful Julian CA Perfect real estate investment opportunity! Approximately one acre in a quiet residential neighborhood....
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Lot Size1 Acres
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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...
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Lot Size19.75 Acres
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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,...
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Lot Size120 Acres
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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
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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...
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Lot Size2.5 Acres
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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...
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Lot Size40 Acres
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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...
- Bed1
- Baths1.5
- Sq Ft1200
- Lot Size93.69 Acres
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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...
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Lot Size80 Acres
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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...
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Lot Size1.59 Acres
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8+ Acre Julian Property
, 92036
$175,000
An exciting opportunity awaits at this pristine 8+ acre property near the heart of Julian, CA. Discover incredible views...
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Lot Size8.35 Acres
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Granite Mountain 187 Acre Ranch
, 92036
$449,000
Stunningly beautiful ranch property with numerous roads, locked gate, very few neighbors. This off-grid property boasts a pond, water-spring,...
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Lot Size187 Acres
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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,...
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Lot Size9 Acres
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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...
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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...
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Lot Size10.81 Acres
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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...
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Lot Size15 Acres
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Cuyamaca Woods Property
, California 92036
$74,500
Located in a quiet neighborhood just ten minutes from Lake Cuyamaca, this private land for sale offers exceptional views,...
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Lot Size0.8 Acres
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14.94 Acres Fallbrook
, 92028
$199,000
The canvas on which to design your ideals is waiting. Situated in a quiet area of Fallbrook, this 14.94-acre...
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Lot Size14.94 Acres
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Game Bird Business and Home
Ranchita, 92066
$950,000
Weber’s Game Birds Unique opportunity to acquire a profitable business and attractive turnkey home in the beautiful backcountry of...
- Bed3
- Baths2
- Sq Ft2066
- Lot Size9.54 Acres
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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...
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- Lot Size19.1 Acres
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Mesa Grande Lake View Home Site
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$264,000
Incredible views make this 11+ acre home site the perfect canvas to create your full-time residence or private weekend...
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Lot Size11 Acres
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Scenic 8.13 Acre Fallbrook Property
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$139,000
Incredible panoramic views and ocean breezes make this view lot one to be seen! Located just east of Interstate...
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Lot Size8.13 Acres
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Incredible Fallbrook Homesite 9.27 Acres
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$139,000
Spectacular, panoramic views and ocean breezes make this 9.27 acre property an absolute must-see! Located just east of I-15,...
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Lot Size9.27 Acres
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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 &...
- BathsN/A
- Sq FtN/A
- Lot Size146.97 Acres
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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...
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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...
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- Lot Size34 Acres
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