Set against a backdrop of rough California terrain, the small town of Campo – with its dirt roads and worn-down buildings – retains the feel of the long-ago unsettled American frontier.
Those who visit the unincorporated community just a mile from the Mexico border may feel like they stepped back into a time when settlers and pioneers, called by “manifest destiny,” were drawn to the Old West. But realtors who are trying to entice a buyer to purchase the entire town say that’s part of Campo’s charm.
In one of the more unusual real estate listings, downtown Campo hit the market this week for $6.6 million.
“It is known for its natural beauty, historical significance, and close-knit community,” listing agent Nick Hernandez of Top Gun Commercial Real Estate told USA TODAY.
Hernandez and agent Joseph Barela of the Mission Valley-based firm are the new real estate duo who are leading the effort to get the town of Campo sold to the highest bidder. Since getting the listing, the realtors have been contacting potential buyers and creating marketing material; they even produced a promo video.
The sale would include more than 20 buildings – a mix of single-family homes, apartments and commercial properties to rent out, as well as vacant structures that could be renovated for new uses, according to the listing.
This isn’t the first attempt to sell Campo, which is located a little more than an hour’s drive east of San Diego. Hernandez, though, said residents are eager for a new owner…
