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Land Big Bear Lake (United States)

This is an unbeatable location for those looking for privacy & convenience. Situated within minutes from the Village, theatre, restaurants and the lake and a short jaunt to Snow Summit, it is also minutes to the forest. The street to street lot runs from Ford Lane through to Jeffries for easy access anytime. It is beautifully treed and fully fenced with a pedestrian gate on the Jeffries side to quickly access the National Forest & trails for hiking, snowshoeing & cross country skiing when it snows! The dual accessibility provides multiple options for your new build. Add this to your land bank and ask about the financing options.

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$165,000
604

By Vista Sotheby's International Realty

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Land Woodside (United States)

Rare opportunity to build on this oak-studded parcel. Large home deemed possible by Lea and Braze engineers; price includes feasibility study, survey, and septic perc test results. This land could be a great location for your estate home or quiet getaway. Approximately one mile from Thomas Fogarty Winery. Plenty of room for horses, animals and/or hobby farm, you'll find that you are perfectly situated to access the hiking and riding trails that abound in the open space near this property. Seller has two lots for sale (0-220 and 0-250 Heacox), and the actual address is not yet determined. Electric pole on site. Seasonal creek and temperate climate.

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$525,000
12,141

By Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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Land Truckee (United States)

Discover the perfect balance of privacy, luxury, and lifestyle with this exceptional Lahontan homesite, ideally positioned on the 10th fairway of Tom Weiskopf Championship Golf Course. Set at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, this property offers a serene retreat surrounded by natural beauty, with 1 picturesque views toward Lookout Mountain at Northstar Resort. Gently sloping and thoughtfully situated, the homesite provides an ideal setting to design a residence that blends seamlessly with its surroundings while capturing both golf course and mountain vistas. This homesite is an invitation you've been waiting for to join the Lahontan lifestyle.

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$690,000
3,509

By Sierra Sotheby's International Realty

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Land Carmel Valley (United States)

Perfectly situated inland of the fog, just a few minutes to the private Santa Lucia Preserve Ranch Club and Golf Club amenities is this 44.87± acre lot with breathtaking, layered views of distant hills, valleys, and gorgeous oaks. The large, gently sloped homeland building envelope is 3.32± acres, and allows for building the home of your dreams (minimum 2,500 sqft) plus guest house, ADU, barn, and equestrian facilities if desired. The Preserve is a premier private 20,000-acre Community, limited to just 300 owners with world-class amenities, including a top-rated Tom Fazio golf course, 100 miles of scenic trails, an equestrian center, fitness facilities, pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a serene lake for paddling and fishing. Resident services staff, a fire department and paramedics, fuel management plans, a surplus of water storage & additional safety measures are in place for your enjoyment of living in the exquisite nature setting. Experience the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience in this extraordinary Community. Utility conduits, water, & fiber optics are brought to the beginning of the homesite.

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$495,000
181,582

By Sotheby's International Realty – Carmel Brokerage

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Land El Dorado Hills (United States)

One of the last remaining true lakefront homesites in all of El Dorado Hills, offering rare, unobstructed panoramic views across Folsom Lake. Opportunities like this have become exceptionally scarce, making this an extraordinary chance to create a legacy estate in one of the region's most coveted locations. Situated on 2.03 private acres behind the gates of the prestigious Watermark community, this exceptional homesite is being offered with completed architectural and grading plans for an approximately 10,000-square-foot luxury residence thoughtfully designed to embrace the breathtaking lake views from nearly every major living space. The included renderings illustrate the vision for the estate based on these plans. The sale includes the homesite and the architectural/grading plans, allowing the next owner to significantly accelerate the building process while maintaining the flexibility to personalize the design. With paved access, water meter on site, available utilities, and an ideal building envelope, much of the groundwork has already been completed. Whether you envision a world-class contemporary estate, a private family retreat, or a multigenerational legacy property, this is an opportunity that simply cannot be recreated. With very few undeveloped lakefront parcels remaining in El Dorado Hills, this is a chance to secure one of the area's most irreplaceable locations.

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$425,000
8,215

By Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty

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Land Malibu (United States)

Designed by AIA award-winning PAR Architects, an iconic land listing, with plans intact and RTI - on a prestigious Malibu hillside. Majestic Ocean views, mature privacy trees, 4 BED/ 3 BATH, 4,370 SF w/ 440 SF garage and motor court, parking for 6 cars, and pool with wide open ocean views. Spiral staircase, 1,000SF of deck space. Private street. The house features cedar siding, rift-sawn white oak, bi-folding glass doors, travertine kitchen and baths, and a generous open layout for effortless indoor-outdoor living.Perched up high past a gated entry, you drive up your wide stone driveway and enter a discrete motor court. Steeped in the privacy of mature trees, with a full view of the whitewash of Zuma Beach and the majesty of Point Dume, you reflect on the evening moon in your outdoor pocket steam room with a patio. Refreshed, you make your way to the chef's kitchen and sit down with your family for dinner on your spacious deck. At night you fill your eyes with the stars of the dark blue sky, breathing in the fresh saltwater air and scent of the mountain brush. You are home.The next morning, you turn up the music and take a dip in your heated pool. You take a jog with your dog in the idyllic rustic neighborhood. You drive down to Lechuza Beach take a swim in the ocean and visit Trancas Country Market. So close to the Metropolis, and yet, here in your house against the mountain by the ocean, you are connected to nature. The City is far away, there is no traffic, and you can hear the Malibu parakeets at dusk cooing to the rhythm of the setting sun.

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$3,150,000
6,102

By Sotheby's International Realty - Malibu Brokerage

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Land Malibu (United States)

Skip years of uncertainty with APPROVED PLANS from LA County Regional Planning for a remarkable 4.5-acre architectural estate overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This Palisades Fire Rebuild opportunity includes stamped plans for a thoughtfully designed 4,100 SF residence featuring a two-story 3,500 SF main residence and detached 600 SF guest house (ADU), capturing panoramic ocean views spanning the Queen's Necklace, Catalina Island, and the Malibu Pier from every room. Pull into the planned two-car garage, where the first thing you'll see is the ocean framed by a dramatic wall of glass. From there, an elevator descends to the main residence, where floor-to-ceiling glass sliding windows, a soaring spiral staircase, and a central atrium create a home that embraces its breathtaking setting. The residence features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an open chef's kitchen with a separate butler's kitchen, while the detached guest house offers a studio with its own kitchen and full bath. A living roof planted with curated low-maintenance succulents further enhances the home's seamless connection to its natural surroundings. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the property features 2,200 SF of deck space, an infinity pool, expansive yard, and a 2,900 SF carport providing ample guest parking. Reports include a passing septic inspection on the LA County System Evaluation Form. An additional APN (4451-022-033) is available for purchase at $300,000, providing La Costa Beach rights and private gate access through Rambla Pacifico. A rare opportunity to bring this extraordinary Malibu estate to life.

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$1,250,000
18,265

By Sotheby's International Realty - Beverly Hills Brokerage

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Land Malibu (United States)

2527 Coal Canyon Rd presents a Malibu development opportunity with panoramic ocean views spanning from the Queen's Necklace to Catalina Island, including the Malibu Pier and Colony, with both sunrise and sunset vistas. The property is well-positioned for development with multiple approvals in place, including Certificate of Compliance, GMED, ERB, Environmental Health, Fuel Modification, and Fire Department approval, along with completed biological, geotechnical (soils), percolation, and oak tree mitigation reports, including approval for the removal of two oak trees. Set on approximately 20,320 sq ft, the lot offers a highly usable building site on a quiet, private street with limited neighboring homes, combining privacy with strong view orientation. Conceptual architectural plans are available for a classic modernist residence of up to approximately 4,015 sq ft, featuring 3 beds, 3.5 baths, a lap pool and spa, separate living and family rooms, and formal dining, designed to maximize the coastal views. Utilities include an installed water meter and a nearby fire hydrant located approximately 43 ft from the property line. Located within the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, the property also offers the potential for private gate access via Rambla Pacifico, providing a more direct route to PCH, about 5 minutes away. A compelling opportunity to create a custom Malibu residence with views, infrastructure, and key approvals already in place.

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$599,000
1,888

By Sotheby's International Realty - Beverly Hills Brokerage

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Land El Dorado Hills (United States)

BEST LAND VALUE AT SERRANO COUNTRY CLUB! DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! Discover the perfect canvas for your custom dream home on this stunning, level building site with breathtaking views. Located within the prestigious, guard-gated community of Serrano Country Club, this thoughtfully prepared lot has already been graded and engineered offering significant cost savings and simplifying the design and construction process. Just a short golf cart ride to the award-winning Serrano Country Club, members enjoy world-class amenities including an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, pro shop, and fine dining with panoramic views. Serrano offers an unparalleled lifestyle with nearly 1,000 acres of open space, featuring scenic walking and biking trails that connect neighborhoods to serene creeks, restored wetlands, oak-studded groves, and expansive greenbelts. Enjoy the privacy, security, and natural beauty of one of Northern California's most sought-after communities. Lot 44 is a rare opportunity to build your ideal home in a truly extraordinary setting.

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$425,000
1,942

By Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty

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Land Truckee (United States)

Wake up to greenbelt privacy, golf course views, and golden alpenglow—this is Schaffer’s Mill living at its best. This exceptional .576-acre homesite sits just across from Hole #3, offering a rare combination of privacy, sun exposure, and direct access to everything Schaffer’s Mill has to offer. With morning light filtering through the trees and warm evening glow over the fairway, the setting is the perfect backdrop for your future mountain retreat. The generous lot coverage allows you to design a custom home that fits your vision, all just minutes from downtown Truckee. Bike into town for summer concerts, explore paved Martis Valley trails, or ride world-class mountain bike terrain right from your doorstep. At Schaffer’s Mill, enjoy year-round amenities including The Sawyer’s dining experience, a championship golf course, and resort-style swim and fitness facilities. In winter, take advantage of private shuttle service to Northstar, ski storage, and a dedicated village lounge. Blending golf, recreation, and four-season mountain living, this is more than a homesite—it’s your opportunity to build the Tahoe lifestyle you’ve been waiting for.

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$515,000
2,331

By Sierra Sotheby's International Realty

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Land Carmel-by-the-Sea (United States)

Located beyond the fog in one of the Monterey Peninsulas most temperate microclimates, unrivaled privacy meets architectural possibility behind the secure gates of Tehama. Spanning over 17 breathtaking acres, this premier home site boasts an expansive 2± acre building envelope offering a grand canvas and endless possibilities to design your custom-built mountain-and-valley view estate. This home site is bordered by artistic oak trees offering natural beauty and a profound sense of quiet refuge and tranquility in nature that invites peaceful contemplation and serenity. Your purchase includes a coveted Tehama Golf Club social membership to the Tehama Clubhouse and Fitness Center with both casual and fine dining venues, social events scheduled throughout the year, two pools, spa, tennis and pickleball courts, weight/exercise room, organized classes and personal trainers just moments away. Experience a seamless blend of security, pristine nature, sense of community and five-star country club living minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pebble Beach.

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$2,750,000
68,877

By Sotheby's International Realty – Carmel Brokerage

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Land Santa Ynez (United States)

Set within the highly regarded Rancho Ynecita community, this exceptional 20+/- acre parcel offers a rare blend of natural beauty, privacy and long‑term potential. Gently rolling grasslands unfold toward panoramic vistas of the Los Padres range and the dramatic Coastal Mountain range, creating a setting of remarkable serenity and scale. Ideally positioned between Los Olivos and Santa Ynez, the property enjoys close proximity to the Valley's renowned wineries, dining and amenities while benefiting from the security and stewardship of a respected homeowners association. Rancho Ynecita provides gated access, private association roads and a reliable shared water system—an invaluable foundation for future development. With multiple areas suitable for building, the land presents an outstanding opportunity to create a grand residential compound tailored to your vision. A small barn structure adds utility and charm, while the gentle topography invites thoughtful design, equestrian use, or agricultural pursuits. Opportunities of this caliber are increasingly scarce. This is a truly special offering—twenty acres of usable, view‑rich land in one of the Santa Ynez Valley's most desirable rural enclaves.

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$1,495,000
80,937

By Sotheby's International Realty - Santa Ynez Valley Brokerage

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Land Santa Barbara (United States)

Invest in the Montecito foothills with this 3.5+ acre property comprising three legal parcels. The site offers mountain views and glimpses of the ocean, just minutes from the beaches, shops, and dining of Montecito, and is within the Cold Spring School District. This south-facing hillside presents an opportunity for a future project, long-term investment, or strategic landholding. Improvements include two 20-foot high-cube storage containers, solar power, water storage, and irrigation. Existing citrus trees and plantings hint at the potential for an orchard, gardens, or agricultural use. Utilities available at the road. Prior landslide; extensive engineered hillside reinforcement completed in 2012. Not in the debris flow zone. Buyers to review reports and independently verify development.

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$1,195,000
14,528

By Sotheby's International Realty - Montecito - Coast Village Road Brokerage

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Land Carmel-by-the-Sea (United States)

Located just five minutes from the secure entry gate of the Santa Lucia Preserve, this remarkable 86± acre homesite offers an extraordinary opportunity to create a private retreat immersed in nature. Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the expansive 4.6± acre building envelope enjoys a gentle slope with sweeping landscapes that feature hillside vistas, majestic redwoods and native wildflowers. Wake each morning to the glow of the sunrise over the eastern hills and experience the tranquility that comes from living in harmony with the natural environment. Whether envisioning a primary residence, weekend getaway or legacy estate, this exceptional property provides the ideal canvas for a home designed around privacy, beauty and intentional living. The prestigious Santa Lucia Preserve is a private community dedicated to conservation and open space where residents here enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle just 10 minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea. Membership opportunities provide access to the renowned Tom Fazio-designed golf course, Ranch Club, guest lodging, casual and fine dining, miles of scenic hiking, biking and equestrian trails, as well as a private lake. A rare offering where nature, luxury and adventure come together in one of California's most extraordinary settings.

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$675,000
349,203

By Sotheby's International Realty – Carmel Brokerage

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Land Malibu (United States)

This spectacular approx. 2.3 acre parcel with whitewater ocean views overlooks Carbon Beach and Surfrider Beach. There is a private drive to the property off of a cul de sac. The home consisted of a delightful 2 story home with front and back yards. Located just minutes from the Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu's world-class beaches, shopping, dining, and Hiking trails.

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$3,690,000
9,432

By Sotheby's International Realty - Malibu Brokerage

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Land Topanga (United States)

Build your Dream Home on this rare land offering in one of Topanga's most picturesque areas. Enjoy privacy and seclusion on approximately 2 usable acres set among meandering pathways, magnificent mountain views, a seasonal creek and even a hidden cave. There are plenty of flat areas for gardens and development with water and electricity close by. Quiet, dog friendly, hiker's and biker's paradise located just outside Topanga's Red Rock Canyon land preserve. Comes with recent approvals and reports including Public Works, Parks/ Recreation, Biology/positive Septic report, Geologic Assessment, Public Health and Water District 29. An extraordinary blend of natural beauty and ready-to-build potential - this is Topanga land at its most inspiring. A truly exceptional opportunity to create a private sanctuary where nature, tranquility, and possibility converge just minutes from the heart of Topanga.

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$425,000
8,180

By Sotheby's International Realty - Malibu Brokerage

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Land Carmel Valley (United States)

Experience the ultimate in serene living with this extraordinary 10-acre lot, offering breathtaking panoramic vistas of Carmel Valley's storied ranches, the majestic Sierra de Salinas mountain range, and the charming Carmel Valley Village. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of mature oak trees and abundant sunlight, creating an idyllic backdrop to build your dream home. It is haven for equestrian enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike. Imagine the freedom to explore, ride, and embrace the tranquil surroundings on your own private retreat. Has underground electricity and including a county approved mutual water system, complete with 15,000-gallon storage tanks. Located within the coveted Carmel Unified School District. Private yet conveniently situated just 15 minutes away from the heart of the Carmel Valley Village and its restaurants, shops, and wine tasting rooms. Seize the opportunity to make this unparalleled property your own.

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$595,000
40,469

By Sotheby's International Realty - Carmel Valley Brokerage

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Land Pacific Palisades (United States)

An extraordinary opportunity awaits to create a world-class estate in one of Pacific Palisades' most coveted and prestigious 24 hour guard gated enclaves, Ridgeview Country Estates, known for its privacy, exclusivity, and architectural pedigree. The property is offered with a complete set of architectural plans by legendary architect Richard Landry, whose work defines Southern California luxury living. These plans establish a bold and sophisticated vision while still allowing the future owner to imprint their own style and lifestyle needs. Perfectly positioned at the end of a serene cul-de-sac, this approximately 1.42-acre estate site (per assessor) offers both seclusion and stature, surrounded by some of the area's most remarkable residences. The seller has acquired permits for a substantial retaining wall designed to expand the flat pad from the current approximate 15,000 sq. ft to approximately 20,000 sq. ft., dramatically increasing the property's usable outdoor space. The envisioned grounds will accommodate an infinity-edge pool cascading toward canyon and peek-a-boo ocean views, with abundant space for grand-scale entertaining, resort-style lounging, and exceptional privacy. This offering saves years of design, planning, and time, a strategic advantage for buyers eager to bring an extraordinary estate to life. With its unmatched combination of location, privacy, architectural prestige, and build-readiness, this is more than a development site, it's the foundation for a generational legacy property.

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$4,995,000
5,905

By Sotheby's International Realty - Pacific Palisades Brokerage

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Land Santa Rosa (United States)

One of Coffey Park's last buildable lots offers exciting possibilities. With plans for a duplex included, you can start building in no time. The lower level features a cozy two-bedroom, two-bathroom home spanning 1,265 square feet. The upper level boasts a spacious three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, totaling 1,860 square feet. The lower unit includes an attached oversized one-car garage, while the upper unit offers a full two-car garage. The current owner has already taken care of the permit and impact fees, making this well-located corner lot an ideal choice. Whether you decide to live in one side and rent the other or build it as an investment, this property provides a fantastic opportunity to create your dream home.

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$359,000
656

By Sotheby's International Realty - Wine Country – Sonoma Brokerage

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Land Templeton (United States)

Great opportunity to own over 5 acres of highly desirable land in the heart of Templeton. This prime parcel offers stunning, expansive views across the renowned Paso Robles wine country, with rolling vineyards, heritage oaks, and golden hills providing the perfect backdrop for your custom dream home. The generous acreage gives you full flexibility to design a personalized residence, complete with spacious living areas, gourmet features, outdoor patios, gardens, or even your own small vineyard or orchard. Just minutes from Templeton's charming historic Main Street, home to cozy farm-to-table spots like McPhee's Grill, the vibrant weekly farmers market bursting with local produce and artisan goods. You'll enjoy easy access to boutique wineries, olive oil tastings, and the area's rich agricultural heritage. Nearby, explore over 200 Paso Robles wineries along scenic drives through vineyard-lined roads, or take quick trips to parks, nearby towns like Atascadero and Paso Robles, or coastal attractions.

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$385,000
20,396

By Home & Ranch Sotheby's International Realty

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Land Santa Rosa (United States)

Shovel-ready with plans, this premier property is designed by an internationally acclaimed architect and positioned atop one of Fountaingrove’s most desirable enclaves. Located at 3888 Skyfarm Drive, the 1.31 acre homesite offers panoramic views of Riebli Valley, Mount Saint Helena, and the Mayacama Mountain range, with utilities already on site. The generous size allows for single-level living, ample garage space, and lower-level flexibility for an ADU, guest suites, or pool house, along with a potential pool site. Ideally situated just minutes from Healdsburg, the Sonoma County regional airport, and world-class wineries. The homesite overlooks the scenic Fountaingrove Golf Course, designed by Ted Robinson Sr.

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$440,000
5,301

By Healdsburg Sotheby's International Realty

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Land Carmel-by-the-Sea (United States)

Enjoy convenience, privacy and northern views behind private gates of the Santa Lucia Preserves nature community. On the boarder of sun and fog, this mild climate region yields big views yet partially wooded with stunning heritage oaks, redwoods, and pine trees across its 25-acre parcel. Just minutes from shops, restaurants, schools and the Preserve Ranch and Golf Club, the convenience of town and privacy yield the best of both worlds. Build your up to two-level dream home, guest house, ADU and pool on the 2.8-acre homeland and enjoy great indoor and outdoor living year-round. The Preserve is a premier private Community, limited to just 300 owners with world-class amenities, including a top-rated Tom Fazio designed golf course, 100 miles of trails, an equestrian center, fitness facilities, pools, pickleball courts, & a lake for paddling, fishing & glamping. Resident services staff, a fire department and paramedics, a surplus of water storage & additional safety measures are in place for your enjoyment of living in the exquisite nature setting. Utility conduits, water, & fiber optics are brought to the beginning of the homesite. Experience the perfect balance of seclusion & convenience in this world-class community.

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$1,195,000
105,097

By Sotheby's International Realty - Carmel Valley Brokerage

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Land Templeton (United States)

Premium vineyard property located in the El Pomar District of the Paso Robles AVA. 13 +/- Acres with 10.5 +/- planted in vines. Varietals planted: Tempranillo, Petite Sirah, Graciano and Monastrell. Also included in sale: 7560 Creston Road (Paso Robles), which is under the same Williamson Act contract as White Hawk Lane. This property boasts a beautiful 3352 +/- SF Spanish Style home. The home includes large and open entertaining areas with hand hewn beam ceilings, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. For outdoor entertaining there is a large private courtyard and a well maintained backyard with lawn and fruit trees. The estate is currently operating as a vacation rental, offering immediate flexibility and income potential, and also features an 8 Acre Syrah vineyard. See MLS#NS26116222 for more information and photos.

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$1,895,000
93,563

By Home & Ranch Sotheby's International Realty

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Land Beverly Hills (United States)

Spanning nearly 32 acres across eight contiguous parcels, 13511 Mulholland Drive represents one of the largest remaining land assemblages along this iconic ridgeline offering a scale and flexibility rarely available in Los Angeles. Set on a private, tree-covered plateau with direct access to city utilities, the property combines expansive width, multiple access points, and sweeping canyon-to-Valley views, creating a viable canvas for a significant private estate, multi-residence compound, or long-term land hold. The offering includes five points of ingress and multiple street-facing addresses, providing optionality for phased development or a legacy compound design (Buyer to verify all development potential). In a corridor where most properties are measured in fractions of an acre, opportunities of this magnitude are exceptionally limited. Positioned moments from Bel-Air, Holmby Hills, and the Westside, with convenient Valley access to Studio City and Burbank, the property sits at the intersection of Los Angeles' premier residential and creative hubs. With surrounding estate values exceeding $20M+, this assemblage presents a compelling opportunity for end-users, developers, and investors seeking scale, privacy, and long-term upside in a highly supply-constrained market. Sale includes APNs: 2386-003-004, 2386-002-005, 2386-010-008, 2386-010-009, 2386-003-003, 2386-011-002, 2386-006-002, 2386-006-001. Sale Includes APNs: 2386-003-004, 2386-002-005, 2386-010-008, 2386-010-009, 2386-003-003, 2386-011-002, 2386-006-002, 2386-006-001.

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$12,000,000
126,322

By Sotheby's International Realty - Beverly Hills Brokerage

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Land California Valley (United States)

Welcome to this exceptional 2.5 acre parcel nestled in the heart of California Valley. With its tranquil surroundings and stunning natural beauty, this property offers an ideal canvas for your dream oasis. Whether you're seeking a private retreat or an investment opportunity, this parcel holds incredible potential.

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$7,500

By Home & Ranch Sotheby's International Realty

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Land Calistoga (United States)

Spanning approximately 29+/- acres of pristine Sonoma County terrain in the heart of Franz Valley, this extraordinary estate parcel carries nearly a century of family stewardship within its redwood groves, stream corridors, and sun-dappled clearings. Offered for the first time in 90 years, this is not simply land, it is a living chapter of California history, now ready for its next. Set north of Franz Valley School Road in unincorporated Sonoma County, the property is a masterwork of natural California landscape, redwoods, seasonal streams, and rich woodland canopy that rewards the patient observer at every turn. The terrain is varied and compelling, offering both serene, sheltered pockets and elevated vantage points that survey the broader valley. A functioning water well, hen house, and three bridges are among the improvements on the property, complemented by decades of thoughtful land care by the owning family. In 1936, a German immigrant family purchased this Franz Valley parcel, then 85 acres, for $800 at the height of the Great Depression. They saw in this land what they had loved in their native Odenwald forest of Germany: a place that could shelter, sustain, and restore. What followed was not development in the conventional sense, but devotion three generations of a family that camped, cleared, and cultivated here across nearly a century. The second generation carried that same passion into the 1960s and beyond, eventually making the property a full-time home, living quietly beside its streams and redwoods for over three decades. Now, with no heirs to pass it to, the family has made the thoughtful decision to offer it forward with the sincere hope that its next stewards will love it as deeply and perhaps write another 90-year chapter of their own. Properties like this do not come to market. Nearly a century of single-family ownership has preserved this land in a way that no conventional transaction could replicate, its integrity is in the soil, the trees, the streams, and the story. Whether as a private retreat, a legacy holding, a vineyard development opportunity, or a sanctuary for the land-minded buyer, 9501 Franz Valley School Road offers something genuinely rare: acreage with a soul. The property has a functioning and recently test well producing 9GPM.

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$565,000
117,197

By Sotheby’s International Realty - St. Helena Brokerage

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Land Ojai (United States)

Upper Ojai Ranch - gentle sloping terrain with big mountain views and room to dream. Just over 70 acres planted with mature lemon trees, set against a backdrop of the Topa Topas and surrounding mountain ranges. A paved road runs through the property, providing easy access throughout the orchard and to multiple potential home-sites. The property offers wide-open views in every direction, productive agricultural land, and a setting that feels distinctly Upper Ojai. Whether you're looking to continue farming, build a private estate or family compound, have horses or other livestock, or just enjoy a piece of Ojai Valley land, opportunities like this don't come along often.

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$2,150,000
289,391

By Liv Sotheby's International Realty

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Land Ojai (United States)

Upper Ojai Ranch - Gentle sloping terrain with big mountain views and room to dream. Just over 15 acres planted with mature lemon trees, set against a backdrop of the Topa Topas and surrounding mountain ranges. A paved road runs through the property, providing easy access throughout the orchard and to multiple potential home-sites. The property offers wide-open views in every direction, productive agricultural land, and a setting that feels distinctly Upper Ojai. Whether you're looking to continue farming, build a private estate or family compound, have horses or other livestock, or just enjoy a piece of Ojai Valley land, opportunities like this don't come along often. Conveniently located between Ojai and Santa Paula, with plenty of usable acreage, and some of the best mountain views the valley has to offer. Also for sale is a contiguous 71 Acre parcel in back (APN: 037-0-020-195).

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$1,895,000
63,171

By Liv Sotheby's International Realty

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