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    Desert View Tower & 3 Homes, Jacumba, CA 91934

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    $1,695,000

    MULTI_FAMILY - Jacumba, CA

    Property size:
    1,800 SF
    Lot size:
    90.00 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $941/SF
    Added:
    Sep 2, 2025
    Days on Market:
    275
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 3 at 12:06 pm

    Property Features for Desert View Tower & 3 Homes

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Other
    Bedrooms
    3
    Bathrooms
    3
    Rooms
    Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3
    Exterior features
    Cul-De-Sac
    Fireplace
    1
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    033-510-011-00
    Size
    1,800 SF
    Lot size
    90.00 Acres

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Fireplace(s)
    Water source
    Well

    Building Details

    Year built
    1920
    Floors in Building
    1
    Number of units
    3
    Roof type
    Rolled Hot Mop, Composition

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    Lanz Correia
    Lanz Correia

    Listing agent Lanz Correia License #01883404

    Listing office Coldwell Banker West 1851 Cable Street, Chula Vista, CA

    Listing date Sep 2, 2025

    MLS# 250037879 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 San Diego MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • 90+ acre property in the In‑Ko‑Pah Mountains.
    • Features the Desert View Tower, a California‑registered landmark.
    • Includes three small homes for living, hosting, or income potential.
    • Contains Boulder Park with psychedelic rock carvings.
    • Seller may carry with large down payment.
    • Property includes a well.

    Overview

    This property offers over 90 acres of desert landscape in the In-Ko-Pah Mountains. The Desert View Tower, a California-registered landmark constructed between 1922 and 1928, is a three-story stone structure that rises to a 70-foot observation deck. The property also features Boulder Park, which contains rock carvings by Merle Ratcliff. There are three small homes on the land that can be used for living, hosting, or generating income. The property is suited for yoga retreats, art residencies, performance spaces, wellness gatherings, and stargazing festivals.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Specialty properties

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    City
    Jacumba
    County
    San Diego
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -116.209
    Latitude
    32.6322

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Specialty property - Unique 90+ acre property with historic Desert View Tower.
    Where is this specialty property located?
    The property is located at Desert View Tower & 3 Homes Jacumba, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,695,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 90+ acre property in the In‑Ko‑Pah Mountains.; Features the Desert View Tower, a California‑registered landmark.; Includes three small homes for living, hosting, or income potential.
    (619) 564-6355
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    Lanz Correia
    Lanz Correia
    Real Estate License ID: 01883404
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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