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5861 Highway 78

Borrego Springs, CA 92004

1 bed
1 bath
500 sqft
~10 acre lot
$600 per sqft
1960 build
– on site

This unique furnished small home has stainless electric appliances, and a well, on 10 fenced acres, just south of the Ocotillo Wells Fire Dept. This property is in good condition and is move in ready. The property has great views of the surrounding mountains including Blow Sand. House was moved onto the property, has the final inspections sign off. Sellers made this a cozy get away home in the heart of the off-roading capital of San Diego county. 1 outbuilding plus 3 sea containers. Outdoor shower! Approximately 85,000 acres of magnificent desert are open for off-highway exploration and recreation within the boundaries portrayed on the park map are operated by California State Parks, OHMVR Division. Outside the boundaries, to the south and east, large tracts of BLM land (U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management) are also open to off-highway vehicles. The western boundary and part of the northern boundary connect with the 600,000-acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which is closed to off-highway recreation, but open to exploration by highway-legal vehicles along established primitive roads. The rangers and staff of Ocotillo Wells are dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable desert riding environment, and to ensuring that a quality experience remains available for future generations. Many non-fee areas exist. Check the park rules.

Listed By SDMLS / Mary Watkins / Borrego Valley Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 7, 2025 •

MLS# 250020795SD —

The Building

Year Built:

1960
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding
Roof:

Composition
Stories Total:

1

Interior

Levels:

One
Flooring:

Laminate
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Living Room
Laundry:

None

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

500.00

Financial & Terms

Disclosures:

Unincorporated

Location

Directions:

Use GPS to get to fire department. House is on the west side of the road on the corner of Kunkler. Cross Street: Kunkler.
Latitude:

33.14101820
Longitude:

-116.14045062

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Zoning:

S92
Lot Size Area:

435600.0000
Lot Size Dimensions:

659x670
Lot Size Acres:

10.0000
Lot Size SqFt:

435600.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

1
View:

Mountain(s), Panoramic
Land Lease:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Parcel Number:

2530904800

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Electric, Space Heater
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Wall/Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Appliances:

Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop
Included:

Yes

The Community

Subdivision:

Borrego Springs
Subdivision:

Borrego Springs
Neighborhood:

Ocotillo Wells
Association:

No
Pool:

None
Senior Community:

No
Private Pool:

No

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Gravel, Other
Parking Spaces:

10.00
Uncovered Spaces:

10.00

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$300,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,606
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$82
Utilities	$198 See report
Total	$1,886/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/6/25 Mar 6, 2025	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA	$300,000

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This house located in CA 92004 is currently for sale for $300,000. 5861 Highway 78 is a 500 square foot house with 1 bed and 1 bath that has been on Estately for 8 days.

Listing Courtesy of: CRMLS_CA and Borrego Valley Realty. Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 21:45 on Mar 14.

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