Julian Real Estate

Community Profile

Those who are looking for vast open spaces, four seasons, and a small-town life should consider Julian. This historic town is located in the nook of the Cuyamaca Mountains, one hour east of San Diego. This San Diego rural treasure features old-fashioned stores, Victorian-style architecture, scenic hiking trails, country-style restaurants, and a friendly country atmosphere.

Julian Real Estate

As the site of the only gold rush in Southern California, the town of Julian is registered as a California Historical Landmark. As a result, the town is particular and strict about development guidelines. Buyers looking into the area will discover Julian homes for sale represent a fine collection of superb remodeled, mid-century period properties.

Julian real estate also has abundant parcels of land for sale ranging from half-acre lots to multi-acre scenic ranch sites along with horse properties. With a median home price of $347,400, homes prices in Julian are much lower than similar Southern California areas. Julian offers a refreshing change of pace for those looking for an escape from urban life.

Things to do & Attractions in Julian

Despite not having the nightlife of downtown San Diego, there're many things to do in Julian. Explore the art galleries, browse independently-owned shops, discover wine tasting rooms or sample a host of fruit stands that form the unofficial welcome wagon in the town's border.

Foodies are in for a treat as restaurants in town serve classic American dishes along with a host of homemade desserts. To learn more about Julian's colorful past, history buffs can even take a self-guided tour of the town's colorful history. End the perfect day of local sightseeing or gold mining with a glass of Pinot Noir at Volcan Mountain Winery which is located at the foothills of Volcan Mountain.

Apple orchards are the town's main industry and Julian is widely popular for having the best apple pie in Southern California. The community is alive with activities for all ages and a variety of interests including vendor fairs and safety events. The Julian Apple Days Festival is the biggest community event in town. Compared to the rest of the areas around San Diego, an interesting aspect of living in Julian is that residents witness four complete seasons. Apple harvesting season in Fall is especially fun.

Parks and Recreation

A significant amount of the land in Julian is devoted to recreational use and greenways. The community is near several parks and preserves. They include:

• Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve
• Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
• Santa Ysabel Preserve

Fifteen well-known hiking trails many of them in the parks and preserves allow residents of whatever age to exercise and keep fit. The area is also a mountain biking paradise thanks to the hilly terrain which offers the opportunity for more challenging exploration.

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