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  • Listing Provided by: Palomar Properties
    $2,250,000

    3413 Fern Meadow Rd, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060

    3beds
    2,250sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1978
    11.39 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,000/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Discover an unparalleled opportunity to own one of Southern California’s most dramatic viewpoints. Commanding the crest of Palomar Mountain, you see from forested ridgelines to the Pacific Ocean. The views are absolute: uninterrupted from Mexico to Orange County, capturing five offshore islands, the shimmering San Diego skyline, and the iconic Palomar Observatories. Yet, the true value lies in the land's vast potential. Extremely private, amazingly quiet and very usable land. Native stone lines your driveway up to the heart of the property where you'll find a truly unique 12-sided residence. Old-growth timber beams soar overhead, framing an 18-foot vaulted ceiling and anchoring a great room. Every window captures a different scene: deer moving quietly through the trees, wild turkeys on their daily route, clouds casting slow shadows across the land and an occasional eagle riding thermals at eye level. Designed for entertaining, the kitchen is all brand new. Leathered granite counters with a waterfall edge, custom maple cabinets and premium stainless appliances. The great room flows seamlessly to more than 700 square feet of Mangaris Red Balau hardwood decks, ideal for dining and quiet evenings watching the sun set into the Pacific. Three fireplaces ensure winter days are as inviting as summer evenings. Three ensuite bedrooms offer private retreats with baths thoughtfully designed to complement the home’s geometry. A lower-level living space adds flexibility for a media room, home school or additional gathering area, accompanied by a generous mudroom, laundry center, and walk-through pantry. Depending on your use of the property, you'll design this room to fit your needs with so many options. Step out to an inviting covered patio with the same views but even closer to nature. Very happy horses shared the best view on the mountain from their stables for many years. An 800 sq foot garage, hay and tack or hobby barn/workshop is waiting for you. It has hosted everything from quiet mornings to memorable celebrations. It now awaits conversion to a caretaker's cottage, collector's garage, or vacation rental or is ready for your grandest vision. Infrastructure includes RV hookups, ample parking for large-scale events, and an excellent well famed for Palomar’s sweet water and room for future expansion. Want to really de-stress and relax? Gather 'round the campfire with dinner in the coals. Watch the sun slip away, roasting s'mores. Surrounded by the towering conifers, yet just about 90 minutes from the coast, this is a place where time slows and life feels intentional again. Whether envisioned as a refined mountain retreat, a multi-generational homestead, or a deeply personal escape, it offers more than a view. You have space to breathe and room to gather with this rare opportunity to acquire a perspective-shifting legacy property.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 11, 2026 at 05:12pm

    Listing Provided by:

    Bonnie Phelps DRE #01293655 hellobonniephelps@gmail.com,

    Palomar Properties

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2602323MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Loft, Primary Bedroom, Workshop
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Main Level Primary
      Heating
      • Combination, Fireplace(s), Propane, Wood Stove
      Cooling
      • Dual
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Loft, Main Level Primary, Workshop
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Free Standing, Great Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Propane, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,250 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: north side
      • Exterior features: Fire Pit
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Landmark, Meadow, Mountain(s), Ocean, Orchard, Panoramic, Rocks, Trees/Woods
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Coastline,Ocean
      Lot
      • Size: 11.39 Acres
      • Features: Gentle Sloping, Horse Property, Irregular Lot, Level, Near Park, Rolling Slope, Ranch, Steep Slope, Sprinklers Timer, Trees, Value In Land
      Details
      • Additional structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Workshop
      • Parcel number: 1341703000
      • Zoning: Residential
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Horses can be raised: Yes

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
      • Year built: 1978

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Stable(s), Hunting, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Rural, Park
      Location
      • Region: Palomar Mountain

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,000/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $190,000
      • Annual tax amount: $2,195
      • Date on market: 3/12/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 78 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Inclusions: Lightly staged with furnishings optional.
      • Exclusions: Great Grandpa's Horse collar mirror in Hay Barn bathroom.
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        $4,409/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/12/2026Listed for sale$2,250,000$1,000/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #NDP2602323 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2016$2,195 +6.4%$190,000 +6.7%
        2015$2,064 +0.6%$178,000
        2014$2,052 $178,000
        2013-- $178,000
        2012-- $178,000 -27.3%
        2011-- $245,000
        2010-- $245,000
        2009-- $245,000 -27%
        2008-- $335,580

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $13,542/mo
        Principal & interest
        $11348
        Property taxes
        $2194
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