Land For Sale in San Diego County

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.

5 Tips for Buying Vacant Land

Looking for help with your search for vacant property? Watch Donn Bree give 5 tips for buying land in California:

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.

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Our Lots and Land for Sale in California

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34702 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086

Warner Springs, 92086

$375,000
At the foothills of Palomar Mountain in Sunshine Summit, Warner Springs, tucked away behind local wineries and private vineyards...
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12+/- Acres, Two Offerings Fronting Scenic San Felipe

Warner Springs, 92086

$105,000
12+/- Acres, Two Offerings Fronting Scenic San Felipe 7.78 Acres and 5.79 Acres, fronting scenic San Felipe Road on...
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Oak Ridge Stock Farm

Julian, 92036

$6,999,000
Oak Ridge Stock Farm Located in the heart of Southern California’s pristine San Diego County Mountains, sits the 621+...
- Bed3
- Baths2
- Sq Ft1800
- Lot Size621 Acres

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Wine Country Ranchette Home Sites

Plymouth, 95669

$955,500
Wine Country Ranchette Home Sites 27+/- acres of undeveloped land in the heart of Amador County’s City of Plymouth...
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Wine Country Mixed Use Investment Opportunity

Plymouth, 95669

$824,250
Wine Country Mixed Use Investment Opportunity 20+/- acres of land in the heart of Amador County’s City of Plymouth...
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Wine Country Affordable Housing Tract Opportunity

Plymouth, 95669

$995,000
Wine Country Affordable Housing Tract Opportunity 40+/- acres of land in the heart of Amador County’s City of Plymouth...

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13+/- Acres of Pristine Natural Beauty, Opportunity, and Stunning Views

Valley Center, 92082

$219,500
13+/- Acres of Pristine Natural Beauty, Opportunity, and Stunning Views In the beautiful and flourishing agricultural setting of Pauma...
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27+/- Acre Private Mountain Homesite

Mountain Center, 92561

$495,000
27+/- Acre Private Mountain Homesite For the outdoor and equestrian enthusiast, or those simply desiring the solitude of a...
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18+ acres in Beautiful Volcano

Volcano, 95689

$299,000
18+ acres in Beautiful Volcano 18+ acres in beautiful Volcano, this property is two separate parcels (APN# 021-270-002 9.64ac,...

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Top of the Hill Estate

Ramona, 92065

$250,000
Top of the Hill Estate In the lush and lovely Fernbrook area south of Ramona and east of Poway,...
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0 Puerta La Cruz Rd, Warner Springs 92086

Warner Springs, 92086

$499,000
40 full acres, right out of a masterful work of wild western art. All gently rolling with native yerba...
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3 +/- Lovely Acres In Chihuahua Valley

Warner Springs, 92086

$99,000
3 +/- Lovely Acres In Chihuahua Valley This lovely find consists of 3.03 acres, with paved Chihuahua Valley Road...

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Secluded 2.5-acre Mountain Home-Site

Santa Ysabel, 92070

$229,000
Tucked away in the desirable neighborhood of the Wynola Estates, lies this beautiful, secluded 2.5-acre parcel ready to be...
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Charming 10+/- Acre Lake View Property

Santa Ysabel, 92070

$175,000
Charming 10+/- Acre Lake View Property This charming 10+/- acre view property is ready for your dream home! Offering...
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2.5+/- Acres in Mount Laguna

Mount Laguna, 91948

$60,000
2.5+/- Acres in Mount Laguna This quaint 2.5+/- acre offering is located in the desirable Mt. Laguna range, approximately...

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OCEAN-VIEW HOMESITES & RARE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Escondido, 92082

$275,000
In the exclusive gated and guarded neighborhood of Rimrock Estates in Hidden Meadows, which boasts million+ dollar homes and...
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Rural Valley View Home-Site

Bonsall, 92003

$169,000
Rural Valley View Home-Site Nestled in the south facing slope of the incredibly beautiful San Luis Rey River Valley,...
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25685 Black Canyon Road, Santa Ysabel 92070

Santa Ysabel, 92070

$2,786,000
278+ Acres of pristine farm/cattle/pasture acreage for sale. This type of property is rarely or almost NEVER available, as...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Affordable Potential Building Site

Julian, 92036

$79,000
Affordable Potential Building Site Affordable potential building site on two parcels totaling nearly 1/3 of an acre located in...
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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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Fallbrook Oasis

Fallbrook, 92028

$545,000
FALLBROOK OASIS A beautiful botanical paradise boasting valley and mountain views, this 9.46+/- acres offers the potential for a...

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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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Wine Country Versatile Investment Opportunity

Plymouth, 95669

$2,497,275
Wine Country Versatile Investment Opportunity 89+/- acres in the heart of Amador County’s City of Plymouth within the Gold...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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10 Acres Of Vacant Land In Southern California

Warner Springs, 92086

$39,000
10 Acres Of Vacant Land In Southern California 10 rugged acres of raw land for sale, surrounded by gorgeous...
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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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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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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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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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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

Julian, 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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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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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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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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Granite Mountain 187 Acre Ranch

, 92036

$359,000
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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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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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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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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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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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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Game Bird Business and Home

Ranchita, 92066

$1,150,000
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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Mesa Grande Lake View Home Site

, 92070

$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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Incredible Fallbrook Homesite

Fallbrook, 92028

$269,000
Incredible Fallbrook Homesite 17+ Acre Elevated Estate Fallbrook Home-site rich with opportunity and features incredible panoramic VIEWS! Enjoy vast...
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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

Ramona, 92065

$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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34 Acres on Ramona Highlands

Ramona, 92065

$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