8761 Riverside Dr, Descanso, CA 91916
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SOLD
NOV 14, 2025

8761 Riverside Dr
Descanso, CA 91916

    $1,500,000

    Last Sold: Nov 14, 2025
    9% below list $1.65M
    Est. Refi. Payment $9,013/mo*
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    $1,500,000

    Last Sold: Nov 14, 2025
    9% below list $1.65M
    Est. Refi. Payment $9,013/mo*
    Refinance Your Home
    (on 20 acres)

    Local Information

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    Description

    Donated in 1949 by Lawrence & Mary Oliver to the Sisters of Social Services, Camp Oliver has been a children's summer camp & retreat center for decades. Located in Descanso within Cleveland National Forest, the camp has provided outdoor experiences to thousands of children and groups. Only 1 mile from Fwy 8 east at Hwy 79, and originally inhabited by the Kumeyaay Indians, it comfortably accommodates over 100 people. Sellers are seeking new owners to revitalize this rustic camp and provide peace and joy for generations to come. Only 40 minutes from San Diego, the camp offers 20 Acres at 3500’ Elevation with 11,000 sf interior space, Built in 1970, the infrastructure includes a Functional Well, 31k Gallon Water Storage Tank, Water Monitoring System. Features include a Lodge, Commercial Kitchen, Dining Hall, Indoor Fire pit, 3br/1ba Residence, 1br/1ba Cottage, 2 Additional Residences, 6 Furnished Cabins, Meeting Rooms, Administrative Offices, Library, Laundry Room, Storage Rooms, Pool, Basketball Court, Campfire Circle, Hiking Trails, Lookout Point, Restrooms/Showers, Parking Lot. Property needs a refresh. Potential uses include Retreat Center, Family Compound, Residential Rehab Center, Wedding Venue, Equestrian Center. Possible groups include Churches, Tribal Groups, Non-Profits, Private Schools, Naturalists.
    8761 Riverside Dr, Descanso, CA 91916 is a single-family home. It last sold for $1,500,000 on Nov 14, 2025 (9% below the $1,650,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $721,900, with a rent estimate of $3,193/month.

    Home Highlights

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    Listed
    180+ days ago

    Home Details for 8761 Riverside Dr

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Electric, Septic, Water
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    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Not on Waterfront

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: FarmProperty Subtype: Farm
    Property Information
    Usage of Home: Recreational, ResidentialParcel Number: 4080700200

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $1,650,000
    Status Change & Dates
    Off Market Date: Tue Jul 22 2025

    Active Status

    MLS Status: SOLD

    Media

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Descanso

    HOA

    Association for this Listing: SDMLS

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 20 Acres

    Offer

    Listing Terms: Cash

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 250032753Showing Service Name: None

    Additional Information

    Source Internet Entire Listing Display
    Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
    Listed by Annette Moore DRE #01477053, (619) 977-1624
    Nordic Properties
    Bought with: Leon Pham DRE #01243220, (619) 243-6947, Cali-Land, Inc.
    Originating MLS: SDMLS
    Source: SDMLS, MLS#250032753

    Price History for 8761 Riverside Dr

    DatePriceEventSource
    11/14/2025$1,500,000Sold
    SDMLS #250032753
    07/22/2025$1,650,000PendingSDMLS #250032753
    07/08/2025$1,650,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #250032753
    06/15/2018$215,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
    05/30/2018$215,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

    Market trends in Descanso

    Last updated June 2026
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    Property Tax and Assessment

    Year2025
    Tax$65
    Assessment$52,531
    Home facts updated by county records

    Comparable Sales for 8761 Riverside Dr

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    Sold Date
    Bed
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    Sqft
    9000 Vernal Ln, Descanso, CA
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    9018 Vernal Ln, Descanso, CA
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    $900,000
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    4
    2
    2,518
    9216 Oak Grove Dr, Descanso, CA
    0.65
    Single-Family Home
    $1,020,000
    04/27/26
    3
    3.5
    2,646
    8760 Highway 79, Descanso, CA
    0.51
    Single-Family Home
    $775,000
    10/01/25
    5
    3
    2,500
    24185 Wildwood Glen Ln, Alpine, CA
    0.95
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    $1,300,000
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    3
    2,056
    25136 Viejas Blvd, Descanso, CA
    0.74
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    $497,000
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    1
    1
    952
    9640 Oak Grove Dr, Descanso, CA
    0.81
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    $619,900
    07/10/26
    2
    2
    1,387
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    0.83
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    3
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    What Locals Say about Descanso

    At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 93 % Say there's wildlife

    • 90 % Say car is needed

    • 88 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 88 % Say it's quiet

    • 86 % Say parking is easy

    • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 67 % Say there are community events

    • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 53 % Say kids play outside

    • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 10 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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      "Ive lived here for 20 yrs. Great place to live and raise a family!! Love the Community and it’s an easy drive! "
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    • Malmeraz
      "It’s a great place to live. Quiet, calm, peaceful, and beautiful with nature and wildlife in your neighborhood. "
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    • Ernie S.
      "great place to live! know all my neighbors! even the Democrats. quiet place yet only a few miles to town. "
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    • Martha
      "I live in Descanso in this very house! I've lived here for nearly 11 years and I've loved every minute of it. Great hiking and biking trails nearby, a friendly and involved community, freeway close to San Diego (30 minute commute to my job), and four seasons! It's a beautiful peaceful little town. This house sits on a main street (not very "main" compared to a city), meaning that it is PLOWED when it snows and it's always easy to get in and out. I'd definitely stay but retirement and a different income is compelling me to leave. "
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    • Martha
      "Descanso has one of the best elementary schools in San Diego County. It's a lively and historic country community on the edge of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Even with the definite country feel, it is only 15 minutes from supermarkets and the usual things people need. Many Descanso residents commute to San Diego for work every day. It usually snows two or three times a winter. Descanso has four seasons and beautiful lilac bushes in spring. "
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    • Mrs M.
      "I live in Descanso and it is a very quiet place, no sidewalks or buses, there are 2 places to eat and a small store with gas as well as a post office. Mainly a place for horses and cattle."
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    • Mrs M.
      "lived in Pine Valley and the beauty is better then anywhere else. The folks are friendly and you can walk everywhere and in safety."
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    • Martha
      "This is a great small town for families (great schools, with a historic elementary school within walking distance) and a very active public library with many great programs. There are three small stores and two small restaurants, a post-office (no waiting in line!!!!) and a gas station. The community is friendly and it's a beautiful place to live. "
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