55101 State Highway 74
Mountain Center, CA, 92561 $ 2,999,500
Bedrooms4 Baths1.1 Sq 3,130 Monthly Estimate*
$ 18,939
Listed by So Cal Coast Real Estate
for $2,999,500 with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath, 1 half bath. This 3,130 square foot home was built in 1920 on a lot size of 78.83.
Welcome to Fobes Ranch… a truly extraordinary piece of California mountain history. Hidden in the San Jacinto Mountains in Mountain Center, California, this remarkable 78-acre private ranch offers something increasingly rare—space, privacy, and complete independence. Reached by a secluded four-mile drive from Highway 74, with no other residences along the way, Fobes Ranch is surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest. This is a completely off-grid retreat, powered by solar, batteries and a propane back up, and a gravity-fed water system. The property features expansive, level acreage suitable for cattle grazing, a seasonally full pond, and miles of four-wheel-drive trails winding throughout the ranch. The main residence offers four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. A separate two-bedroom caretaker's home, along with a bunkhouse, and 2 bathrooms, provide additional accommodations for family, guests, or staff. The ranch also includes a horse barn, greenhouse, gymnasium, multiple garages and sheds, and a 300-yard shooting range. For the outdoor enthusiast, the possibilities are endless—horseback riding, dirt bike riding, four-wheeling, hiking, wildlife watching, ranching, or simply enjoying the peace and solitude of your own private mountain retreat. The property is adjacent to the Pacific Crest Trail, placing some of Southern California's most spectacular mountain country right at your doorstep. The property is 25 minutes from Idyllwild, 1 hour from the Palm Springs Airport, 1 hour from Temecula, 1.5 hours from San Diego County and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles. And Fobes Ranch has a fascinating history of its own, including its association with Timothy Leary during the 1960s, adding another unique chapter to this remarkable property. The seller is also including most of the furnishings, ranch vehicles and equipment with the purchase. Fobes Ranch isn't simply a home. It's a ranch… a retreat… a piece of California history… and a rare opportunity to own 78 private acres surrounded by nature and a National Forest. Welcome to Fobes Ranch.
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 3130
Cooling None
Utilities Propane
Appliances Dryer Washer
Zoning single family
HOA Fee 0
Garage Spaces 3
Pool Features None
Year Built 1920
View Hills Mountain(s) Panoramic
Stories Count 2
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Elevation 5200
Waterfront Features Pond
Community Features Rural
County Riverside
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage false
Garage Y/N true
Full Baths 0
Special Listing Conditions Standard
Status Active
Directions Turn in the Fobes Ranch Road off of Highyway 74 in Mountain Center. Do not use the house address. Type in "Fobes Ranch Road" to get to the property turnoff on Hwy 74.
City Mountain Center
Entry Location front
Senior Community Y/N false
High School District Hemet Unified
Open Parking Spaces 50
MLS Area MNTC - Mountain Center
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 3433834.8
Listing Terms Cash
Property Attached Y/N false
Land Lease Y/N false
Lease Considered Y/N false
Virtual Tour https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/c4v6mnjrglne7dzs1n6oo/Fobes-Ranch.mp4?rlkey=ccl0643jrx8ah2pc1heq5jqww&st=8j88qx5i&dl=0 https://youtu.be/EzXxHjwm-Ak
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner
Tax Lot 568-060-027
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
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InteriorInterior Amenities Bedroom on Main Level Loft Main Level Primary Utility Room Workshop
Flooring Tile
Fireplace Features Dining Room Insert Wood Burning Stove
Total Stories 2
Common Walls No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N false
Heating Y/N false
Window Features Blinds
Fireplace Y/N true
Half Baths 1
1/4 Baths 1
3/4 Baths 1
Laundry Features In Garage
Total Bedrooms 4
Entry Level 1
Main Level Bedrooms 5
Main Level Bathrooms 5
Total Baths 3
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ExteriorFencing Security Wire
Parking Features Garage RV Access/Parking Unpaved
Lot Features 0-1 Unit/Acre Agricultural Cul-De-Sac Sloped Down Gentle Sloping Horse Property Lot Over 40000 Sqft Pasture Ranch Steep Slope Secluded Sloped Up Trees
Water Source See Remarks Well
Total Parking 53
Lot Size Area 78.83
Spa false
Lot Dimensions 1282 x 2457
Lot Size Acres 78.83
Private Pool false
Lot Size Source Public Records
RV Parking Dimensions 100x100
Horse Y/N true
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* Excluded FeaturesList BySo Cal Coast Real EstateBroker
BillSoCalCoast@gmail.comEmail
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 8/13/2026 | $2,999,500 | | Listed Price |