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Sold on 11/14/2025

8761 Riverside Dr, Descanso, CA 91916

  • $1,500,000

    Last sold 11/14/2025 after 129 Days

  • bed

  • bath

  • 20

    Acre ($75K/Acre)

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About 8761 Riverside Dr

Property type Lot/Land
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 20 Acre
Property 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.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Annette Moore
Listing Agent Contact: 619-303-3500
Listing Office - Nordic Properties
Source: San Diego MLS mls logo
MLS#250032753 • last updated 8 months ago
Movoto checked San Diego MLS for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
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MLS # 250032753
Type Farm
Status SOLD
SubType Com-Lnd/Rn/Grv
Lot Size (Acres) 20
Interior
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Electric, Septic, Water
Location
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APN 408-070-02-00
Directions Hwy 8 East To 79 Turnoff. Left On Riverside Dr.
Lot/ Land Details
Possible Use Recreational, Residential
Current Use Recreational, Residential
  • Nov 2025
    mls logo MLS # 250032753
  • Nov 17, 2025 Sold
    $1,500,000
  • Jul 22, 2025 Pending
  • Jul 8, 2025 Listed
    $1,650,000
  • Nov 2025
    Public Records
  • Nov 14, 2025 Sold
    $1,500,000 (-9.1%)
  • 8761 Riverside Dr
    $1.5M
  • 91916
    $669K -6% y/y
  • Descanso
    $669K -7% y/y
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