7438 Kickin Horse | Julian (92036) Shelter Valley
Nestled on a flat, fully fenced 1-acre lot in peaceful Shelter Valley, this beautifully reimagined home offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and adventure. Don't let the original build year fool you—over $138,000 in recent capital improvements have transformed this property inside and out. Major improvements include a fully rewired electrical system with a new electrical panel, updated plumbing, a new pump house with new pumps for the existing water storage tank, waterproof vinyl plank flooring, fresh interior paint, and a newly fenced perimeter. Inside, warm wood-paneled walls and vaulted ceilings create the inviting feel of a mountain retreat. The open-concept design features updated countertops, a farmhouse sink, and a custom wet bar. Both bathrooms have been remodeled with walk-in tiled showers, pebble-stone flooring, built-in benches, and updated vanities. Outside, enjoy the freshly stained wood deck, drywall-prepped workshop, separate laundry building, motion-sensor lighting, and a flat, usable acre with room for RVs, off-road vehicles, outdoor entertaining, gardening, and stargazing. Just 20 minutes from downtown Julian, enjoy charming shops, local restaurants, wineries, and seasonal winter snow. Within easy reach, Borrego Springs and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park offer endless hiking, off-roading, wildflower blooms, and breathtaking desert scenery. With the local general store and campground just one mile away, this is the perfect home base for year-round adventure or peaceful desert living. CRMLS 260015413
Directions to property: Avoid heavy mountain curves via Julian. Take I-8 E to CA-79 N, turn right on Lakeside Ave, continue onto San Felipe Rd, then turn right on Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849 into Shelter Valley. Left on Stirrup Rd, right on Kickin Horse Trail. Safe, flat, and fast route! Cross Street: Great Southern Overland Stage.
