
8314 Old Highway 80, Descanso, CA 91916
8314 Old Highway 80, Descanso, CA 91916
Property Description
Tucked along the banks of the Sweetwater River, this cedar-sided mountain retreat delivers the cozy cabin lifestyle backcountry San Diego is known for. Freshly re-roofed and wrapped in warm cedar siding, the 1,344 sq ft home sits on a private 0.72-acre parcel (2 parcels included 4090210100 & 4090212200) in the Bohemia subdivision of Descanso, just minutes from Alpine and the I-8 corridor. Step inside to a living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace — the kind of feature that makes this place feel like a true cabin getaway rather than just another house in the mountains. The floor plan offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths per tax records, plus a versatile office currently used as a third bedroom, giving flexibility for guests, family, or a work-from-home setup. Outside, two additional structures round out the property — envision an ADU, detached office, studio, or simply a shaded outdoor hangout space surrounded by oak and sycamore. The home is served by its own working well, and the wraparound deck and river frontage make it easy to see why the same owners have loved calling this place home for nearly three decades. A rare opportunity to own a slice of San Diego mountains with privacy, and room to grow. Some photos have been staged or altered to show the possibilities of the additional structures and outdoor spaces. ****Showings are to be confirmed by LA. Please schedule in showing time. Showings to only be held on Saturdays 10am - 1pm. Contact LA for questions. SHOWINGS MAY OVERLAP DURING THIS PERIOD.****
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Comparative Market Analysis
Affordable Tier · 4 active · 3 closed
Descanso · Single Family Residence
Listed 10.0% below the median closed sale of $610,000. Price per sqft ($408) is a 12% discount to closed comps ($462).
Price Position
Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (4)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9421 Elm Dr | Descanso | 1974 | 3 | 2 | 1,064 | 13,939 | $610 | $649,000 | 57 | 80 |
| 25077 MANZANITA LN | Descanso | 1970 | 2 | 2 | 1,923 | 33,154 | $291 | $559,900 | 25 | 77 |
| 27544 Old Highway 80 | Descanso | 1945 | 3 | 2 | 1,048 | 25,700 | $543 | $569,000 | 119 | 71 |
| 23671 Echo Hills Road | Descanso | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1,041 | 377,665 | $623 | $649,000 | 63 | 68 |
| Total: 4 · Average | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1,269 | 112,614.5 | $516.75 | $606,725 | 66 | |||
| Median | 1,064 | $649,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (3)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25008 Manzanita Ln | Descanso | 1985 | 05/19/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,678 | 21,780 | $699,000 | $699,000 | $417 | 1.00 | 48 | 80 |
| 10057 River Drive | Descanso | 1936 | 05/12/2026 | 3 | 3 | 950 | 26,423 | $600,000 | $610,000 | $642 | 1.02 | 31 | 69 |
| 24752 VIEJAS BLVD | Descanso | 2000 | 09/21/2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,686 | 18,569 | $575,000 | $550,000 | $326 | 0.96 | 39 | 67 |
| Total: 3 · Average | 3.3 | 2.7 | 1,438 | 22,257.333 | $619,666.667 | $619,666.667 | $461.667 | — | 39.333333333333336 | ||||
| Median | 1,678 | $610,000 | $610,000 | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.