Julian real estate agent for buying, selling, and ADUs.
I’m Zach, a real estate broker at Utmost. I’ve personally closed $201 million in home sales across 267 transactions, I’ve helped Julian buyers and sellers with everything from a smaller mountain home to a larger one in Kentwood-in-the-Pines, and I help owners plan ADUs here too.
Market figures: Redfin, 92036, September 2026. Updated monthly.
Zach's track record
The Julian housing market
In September 2026, the median home in 92036 sold for $607,322, up 8.0% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 95 days, for 98.6% of list price on average, and 17 homes sold, compared with 18 a year before.
If you’re selling
Prices are up from last year, but Julian is a small market and homes take about three months to sell. Pricing from the right nearby sales and preparing for septic, well, and fire-safety questions up front helps a home sell closer to full price.
If you’re buying
Julian offers cabins and mountain homes in wooded neighborhoods like Kentwood-in-the-Pines and Pine Hills, plus larger rural parcels outside town. With fewer homes for sale, get pre-approved and line up insurance quotes early so you’re ready when the right one comes up.
If you own and want more income
Many Julian lots have room for a detached ADU or a JADU inside the home. Septic capacity, water supply, and fire access are the details to check before you design.
Julian neighborhoods
Historic Julian
The Main Street historic district grew from the 1870s gold rush and now has shops, restaurants, and pie bakeries, with homes on the surrounding streets at about 4,200 feet in elevation.
Kentwood-in-the-Pines
A wooded neighborhood south of town off Highway 79 with cabins and single-family homes among pines and oaks, a short drive from Lake Cuyamaca and Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.
Pine Hills and Wynola
West of town, Pine Hills has homes on wooded lots near William Heise County Park, and Wynola along Highway 78 has larger rural parcels, apple orchards, and wineries.
Schools: most Julian homes are in the Julian Union School District and the Julian Union High School District. Check boundaries for a specific address on the district site.
Julian offers pine forests, a historic Main Street, and state park trails nearby, with snow in some winters and apple season every fall. I’ll help you find the mountain home that fits.
Adding an ADU in Julian
Julian is an unincorporated community, so ADUs follow the County of San Diego’s rules. Here is what shapes most projects.
- How many: a single-family lot can usually add one ADU and one JADU of up to 500 square feet inside the home.
- Size and setbacks: a detached ADU can be up to 1,200 square feet, with 4-foot side and rear setbacks. Fire setbacks can be stricter on wooded lots.
- Septic and water: most Julian-area lots use septic, and many rely on wells or a small water district. The County’s environmental health team and your water provider need to sign off on the added unit.
- Fire safety: the Julian area is in a very high fire hazard severity zone, which brings ignition-resistant construction and defensible space rules. Check sprinkler and driveway access requirements with San Diego County Fire early.
- Rules change, so confirm details with the County of San Diego before you design.
What clients say
“Zach is the easiest person to work with, and he's honest, flexible, and excellent at communicating! He was able to help us sell our home and find us a new one quickly!”
“Even before he was officially our realtor, Zach was incredibly gracious in providing us advice, insight, and connections without asking for anything in return.”
“His calm attitude helped keep us focused on our goals despite the uncertainty of the coronavirus outbreak and the tough housing market in San Diego.”
Julian questions
Who is a good real estate agent in Julian?
Look for an agent with recent Julian purchases and sales, strong reviews, and a clear plan for pricing or offers. I’m a real estate broker who has personally closed $201 million in home sales across 267 transactions, and I have a 5.0-star rating from 163 Google reviews.
How much is my Julian home worth?
It depends on recent sales of similar homes near yours. The median home in 92036 sold for $607,322 in September 2026, but values vary a lot between cabins in Kentwood-in-the-Pines, homes near town, and rural properties on larger parcels. Request a free value analysis and I’ll price your home from nearby sold homes.
How long does it take to sell a home in Julian?
Homes in 92036 sold in a median of 95 days in September 2026. Most sellers spend another two to three weeks getting ready to list, and escrow usually takes about 30 days after an offer is accepted. Septic, well, and insurance questions can add time, so plan for them early.
Can I build an ADU on my Julian property?
Many single-family lots in Julian can add a detached ADU of up to 1,200 square feet and a JADU of up to 500 square feet, under County of San Diego rules. Septic capacity, water supply, and fire safety are the details to check first.
What should I check before buying a home in Julian?
Many Julian-area homes use septic systems, and some rely on private wells or propane, so inspections should cover those. Most of the area is in a high fire hazard zone, so get homeowners insurance quotes early in escrow.
Can you help me sell my Julian home and buy my next one?
Yes. I coordinate both sides so your sale and purchase line up, and as a licensed loan originator I can help you understand financing for the next home.
Buying or selling in Julian?
Start with a value analysis from recent Julian sales, or call me to talk through your plans.