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5774 Poco Montana Rd., Julian, California

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Last Updated:05/24/2026

Beautiful straw bale off-grid designed by Hubbell & Hubbell San Diego architects. Built with unsurpassed quality and care. Open floor plan with 800 square foot deck. An oasis of calm and rejuvenation.

Green HomeHealthy HomeNatural HomeStraw balePhotovoltaic (PV)Off the Grid

$2,824Annual Property Tax

1,200Square Feet

1 / 1Beds / Baths

2.5 acresLot Size

2006Year Built

Listing ID : 18947

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Straw bale, natural clay walls, well, photovoltaic, proprane, wood-burning stove.

Property Description

This home was built in 2006 by a previous San Diego city building inspector.  It was one of the first straw bales in the county, designed by Hubbell & Hubbell architects.  The house has some finish details that are not complete but could easily be done in a week or two.   

It is completely off-grid and has a well, photovoltaic, propane and a beautiful soapstone wood-burning stove.  It has stained concrete floors and natural clay walls on much of the interior.  It has an indoor-outdoor shower and a loft that is currently used as a second bedroom.  The view is beautiful with great views visible from most all of the open floor plan.  It has a metal roof and 800 square foot balcony.  Stunning cedar trim.  

There are hiking trails and peaceful roads for miles and miles even though it is only 60 miles from San Diego.  It is 5 miles from Lake Cuyamaca.  This area was burned during the 2003 fire, which is when the property was purchased.  It has recovered miraculously, with Manzanita, baby Pines, and Oaks covering the property.  It does require a 4-wheel drive to get to the house unless you walk down a 150 foot path.

Neighborhood Description

It is in a remote and gorgeous area bordered by Cuyamaca State Park and Cleveland National Forest at approximately 4000 ft elevation. It borders on an off-grid Indian Reservation with little likelihood of development. There are 13 2.5 acre lots on the hill where the house is located but only one is under development due to the remote location and difficulty of building.

Market Area

The house is 11 miles from the historic town of Julian, California.

School District

Julian

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Air Quality

Agriculture in Area	no
Industry in Area	no
Air Pollution in Area	no
Pesticide Free	yes
Fragrance Free	yes
Cleaned with Green Products	yes

Interior Environment

Heating System	Solar - Passive Wood Stove
Cooling System	Passive Cooling
Ventilation System	Other
Whole House Filtration	None
Whole House Vacuum	no

Energy & Water

Energy System	Photovoltaic (PV) Off the Grid
Water System	Well
Wastewater System	Septic System

Construction Information

Construction Type	Straw bale
Exterior Finish	Stucco
Interior Finish	Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock Earthen Plaster
Interior Paint	Low VOC
Floor Material	Concrete
Roof Material	Metal
Window Material	Vinyl or Vinyl Clad
Insulation Material	Other

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carport	no
Garage Type	attached
Number of Cars	1

Mortgage Calculator

Purchase Price ($)Down Payment

Loan Amount

$200,000

Annual Interest Rate

Loan Term (years)

Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment

$1,251.01

Listing ID : 18947