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    • $17,000,000

    16757 Old Guejito Grade Rd, Escondido, CA 92027

    15beds
    16,000sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1925
    115 Acres Lot
    $15,008,000 Zestimate®
    $1,063/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Greenhouse poolStunning landscapingPrivate yard areaEstate grounds
    World Famous Melrose Ranch - 115 Acres, originally built by Lord Somerville to entertain the Great Britain Royal Family, including King Edward VII, also used for filming of movie "Uncertain Glory" starring Errol Flynn in 1944. The ranch is amazingly restored. Stunning landscaping, main house is 6500 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, with estate grounds along with greenhouse pool and private yard area, 16000 sq ft barn for horses and livestock, 8000 sq ft shop, 5 more houses on the ranch (all currently leased for additional income), 6 wells on property with 40,000 gal. collective tank, orchards, Texas longhorn cattle and more. This ranch is an opportunity of a lifetime.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: January 29, 2026 at 04:40pm

    Listed by:

    Patrick Knapp DRE #01017659 800-800-6417,

    Realty Source Incorporated

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260002232MLS LogoOriginating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 15
      • Bathrooms: 13
      • Full bathrooms: 12
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air Unit
      Cooling
      • Central Forced Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Propane Stove, Barbecue, Counter Top, Propane
      • Laundry: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
      Features
      • Coffered Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Open Floor Plan
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 16,000
      • Total interior livable area: 16,000 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 26
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage
      • Garage spaces: 6
      Features
      • Levels: 2 Story
      • Pool features: Private, No Permits
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Fencing: Cross Fencing,Partial,Split Rail
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Panoramic, Valley/Canyon, Pasture
      Lot
      • Size: 115 Acres
      Details
      • Additional structures: Detached
      • Parcel number: 24006026 24006025
      • Zoning: ranch
      • Zoning description: ranch

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Mediterranean/Spanish
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stucco, Stone Veneer
      • Roof: Composition,Tile/Clay
      Condition
      • Turnkey
      • Year built: 1925

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Installed
      • Water: Well on Property, Public, Well
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Melrose (MELR)
      Location
      • Region: Escondido

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,063/sqft
      • Date on market: 1/29/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Seller May Carry,Cash To New Loan,Submit
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
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        Estimated market value

        $15,008,000

        $13.96M - $16.06M

        $2,353/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        1/11/2025Price change$17,000,000-15%$1,063/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #240007011 Report a problem
        9/12/2024Price change$20,000,000-20%$1,250/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #240007011 Report a problem
        4/2/2024Listed for sale$25,000,000$1,563/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #240007011 Report a problem
        2/15/2020Listing removed$4,000
        Source: AMBASSADOR REAL ESTATE, INC. Report a problem
        10/25/2019Price change$4,000-16.7%
        Source: Erwin Realty #180011085 Report a problem
        4/25/2018Price change$4,800-17.2%
        Source: Erwin Realty #180011085 Report a problem
        3/3/2018Price change$5,800-1.7%
        Source: Erwin Realty #180011085 Report a problem
        2/17/2018Listed for rent$5,900+59.5%
        Source: Erwin Property Management #180011085 Report a problem
        1/7/2018Listing removed$3,700
        Source: Erwin Property Management Report a problem
        11/30/2017Listed for rent$3,700
        Source: Erwin Property Management Report a problem

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        Public tax history
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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $104,875/mo
        Principal & interest
        $88300
        Property taxes
        $16575
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