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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

    Lower-level living spaceLaundry centerGreat roomPremium stainless appliancesGenerous mudroomCustom maple cabinetsThree fireplaces
    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: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: February 20, 2026 at 02:41pm

    Listing Provided by:

    Bonnie Phelps DRE #01293655 hellobonniephelps@gmail.com,

    Palomar Properties

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2511584MLS 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: 12/23/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 65 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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    Estimated sales range

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    $4,409/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    12/24/2025Listed for sale$2,250,000$1,000/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2511584 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
    $13,155/mo
    Principal & interest
    $10961
    Property taxes
    $2194

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