This Breathtaking Custom Estate designed by renowned architect Howard Spector, provides exceptional privacy. Complemented by Award Winning Landscape, spectacular lap pool w/imported antique fountain & lavish stone patios. Appx 5,300 sf in the main house and spacious 700sf detached poolside Casita w/full kitchen & bath. Highly detailed interior finishes include, Custom steel & glass entry doors, William Ohs Custom designed cabinetry, hand carved woodwork details in library/office, exquisite brass & iron stair railings, deep casement windows, solid stone flooring, 4 fireplaces and more! See supplemental remarks for more info. Property features continued: Two piece boosted tile roof with hand made clay tiles, Leased Solar, Saltwater pool option, water purification system, monitored alarm, extensive grounds with acres of usable land. Main home and casita are fully fenced and gated. Adjacent 6.08 acre lot parcel # 189-121-27-00 is also available for additional purchase with this listing, seller prefers to sell together. Estate is located in the Westerly most border of Valley Center appx 1,500 ft from East Escondido. Just minutes from highway 15, California Center for the Arts and numerous fine dining and entertainment venues on and near Grand Ave.
For sale
$2,985,000
14440 Ridge Ranch Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
4beds
5,839sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
5.21 Acres Lot
$2,839,100 Zestimate®
$511/sqft
$256/mo HOA
What's special
Award winning landscapeSolid stone flooringLavish stone patiosDeep casement windows
- 48 days |
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- 41 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 09, 2026 at 01:14pm
Listed by:
Joe Ghio DRE #01308806 Preferred:619-261-3002,
Coldwell Banker West,
Valerie Cites DRE #01986637 858-752-8232,
Coldwell Banker West
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 2600546
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air Unit, Zoned Areas
Cooling
- Central Forced Air, Zoned Area(s)
Appliances
- Included: Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Propane Cooking, Propane Range, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Vacuum/Central, Washer, Water Filtration
- Laundry: Other/Remarks
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR, Patio/Outdoors
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,839
- Total interior livable area: 5,839 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 13
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Pool features: Below Ground, Exercise, Heated with Propane, Lap, Private, See Remarks, Solar Heat, Waterfall
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private Below Ground, See Remarks
- Fencing: Full,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Panoramic, Valley/Canyon
Lot
- Size: 5.21 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1891212300
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Automatic Gate, Gated Community, Other/Remarks
- Subdivision: VALLEY CENTER
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $256 monthly
- HOA name: AMG Managment
Location
- Region: Valley Center
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $511/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,440,777
- Annual tax amount: $26,274
- Date on market: 1/8/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$2,839,100
$2.70M - $2.98M
$7,532/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2025 | Price change | $2,985,000-6.7%$511/sqft |
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| 1/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,200,000$548/sqft |
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| 9/30/2024 | Listing removed | $3,200,000$548/sqft |
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| 7/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,200,000$548/sqft |
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| 7/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,200,000+7.2%$548/sqft |
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| 12/23/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,985,000+12.2%$511/sqft |
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| 9/3/2021 | Sold | $2,660,000-7.5%$456/sqft |
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| 7/3/2021 | Pending sale | $2,875,000$492/sqft |
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| 6/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $2,875,000+47.8%$492/sqft |
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| 12/19/2019 | Listing removed | $1,945,000$333/sqft |
Source: Brush R.E. & Financial Srvcs #190026863 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,945,000+91.4%$333/sqft |
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| 6/1/2000 | Sold | $1,016,000$174/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,274 +2.1% | $2,440,777 +2% |
| 2024 | $25,733 +2.2% | $2,392,920 +2% |
| 2023 | $25,174 +1.6% | $2,346,000 +2% |
| 2022 | $24,785 +57.7% | $2,300,000 +59.4% |
| 2021 | $15,712 +1.1% | $1,442,639 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,547 +2.6% | $1,427,848 +2% |
| 2019 | $15,147 -0.3% | $1,399,852 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,196 +2.2% | $1,372,405 +2% |
| 2017 | $14,875 -0.3% | $1,345,496 +2% |
| 2016 | $14,917 +0.9% | $1,319,115 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $14,788 +2.4% | $1,299,302 +2% |
| 2014 | $14,437 | $1,273,851 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,268,095 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,243,232 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,218,856 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,209,748 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,212,623 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,188,847 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$17,688/mo
Principal & interest
$14522
Property taxes
$2910
HOA Fees
$256
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92082
Getting around
0 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Valley Center ElementaryGrades: 3-5Distance: 2.7 mi
- 1/10Valley Center Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 5/10Valley Center HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.7 mi





