Historic Lake Hughes ranch lists for $3.995 million

Rancho Corona Del Valle, a 333-acre Lake Hughes property about an hour from Los Angeles, has hit the market for $3.995 million. The historic ranch pairs vintage homes, equestrian infrastructure and a long local legacy tied to Hollywood-era ranching and quarter horse racing.

Why it matters: - Rancho Corona Del Valle combines scale, history and equestrian amenities in a part of Los Angeles County where large, private ranch properties are rare. - The listing gives buyers a chance to buy a 333-acre property with multiple homes, barns and water infrastructure in one package. - The ranch’s history and preserved architecture add value beyond the acreage alone.

What happened: - Rancho Corona Del Valle was listed for $3,995,000 at 31008 Pine Canyon Road in Lake Hughes, California. - Jaisa Bishop represents the listing, with Darlene Hutton as co-listing agent. - The property spans 333 acres and sits between the Angeles National Forest and Tejon Ranch. - The ranch is described as about an hour from Los Angeles.

The details: - The property includes a four-bedroom hacienda of approximately 4,200 square feet said to date to 1883. - The main home features Batchelder tile, old wooden doors, a courtyard and a veranda overlooking pastures and valleys. - The ranch includes four guest homes ranging from approximately 900 to 1,800 square feet. - Five cottage-style bungalows are part of the property’s residential mix. - The property totals approximately 11,100 square feet, with 12 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. - Historic equestrian features include a 17-stall barn, a round pen and a vintage roping arena. - The ranch also includes a chicken aviary, ranch roads and trails, an orchard and a hilltop swimming reservoir. - The property has wells and a 30,000-gallon water holding tank. - The land was once owned by the family that held Westwood and the property where UCLA now stands. - Rancho Corona Del Valle later became part of Classic Hollywood’s film era and then gained recognition as a quarter horse racing farm. - Horses including Top Rocket won at Los Alamitos racetrack, and a yearly race still honors the ranch’s legacy. - The listing is identified as MLS #26672209. - Square footage includes five cottages and five homes.

Between the lines: - The property’s appeal is as much cultural as physical, with a story that spans early California landholding, Hollywood-era use and horse-racing history. - Large acreage, multiple dwellings and water assets make the ranch more flexible than a typical estate listing. - The preserved period details suggest the sellers are positioning the property as a heritage property, not just a land sale.

What's next: - Interested buyers will need to evaluate the ranch’s residential layout, equestrian infrastructure and water resources alongside its historic value. - The listing agents are Jaisa Bishop, cell 858.382.6428, and Darlene Hutton, cell 310.428.4861. - Buyers seeking more details can review the property listing through Rodeo Realty.