Anza-Borrego Desert · Julian, San Diego County

Brand-new homes.
Wide-open desert.

An all-ages manufactured home community on 44 acres surrounded by the Anza-Borrego Desert. New homes from $90k, custom Fleetwood, Silvercrest and Cavco homes at cost, and financing for those who qualify.

From $90knew Fleetwood homes
10% downfinancing OAC
At costFleetwood, Silvercrest & Cavco
3 poolsplus general store
Desert living, done right

Affordable homeownership in San Diego County

Butterfield is a manufactured home and long-term RV community in unincorporated Julian, surrounded by the Anza-Borrego Desert and just down from Scissors Crossing. Our homes are brand-new Fleetwood manufactured homes on generous lots, with real hardline water and sewer, room for your car and a small yard.

All ages are welcome. Kids catch the Julian school bus at our front gate, dogs have their own park, and neighbors gather for game nights, Yard of the Month, and Christmas in the Desert.

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Sunset view from a wooden porch rail toward desert homes
Ways to live at Butterfield

Buy a new home, or bring your own

New single-wide Fleetwood manufactured home with a covered front deck at Butterfield Community
Available now

Single-Wide Homes

From $90k

Brand-new Fleetwood manufactured homes on 40’ × 100’ lots. Various floor plans available.

Schedule a tour
Kitchen with island and white appliances inside a new Fleetwood home at Butterfield
Custom order

Double-Wide Homes

Call for pricing

Custom-ordered double-wide Fleetwood homes on 50’ × 70’ lots. Pick your floor plan and we’ll walk you through it.

Ask about double-wides
Long-term RV spaces with desert mountains at Butterfield
Long-term

RV, Trailer & Park Model Spaces

From $500 /month

Bring your own RV, trailer or park model. 1-year minimum lease, sub-metered electric and water.

RV space details
From tour to keys

Four simple steps to owning your home

Tour the community

Call or request a tour. You’ll see the homes, lots and amenities in person.

Choose your home & lot

Pick a single-wide that’s ready now, or custom order a double-wide.

Get pre-approved

Apply with 21st Mortgage ($50 fee, credit check). As little as 10% down for those who qualify.

Move in

Complete your community application and get your keys.

Start with a tour

Design your custom home

Your floor plan. Your finishes. At our cost.

Anthem is a Manufactured Home & Park Model RV dealer licensed by the State of California, and an authorized retailer for Fleetwood, Silvercrest and Cavco. We’ll work with you to design a custom manufactured home, choosing the floor plan, finishes and layout, and we sell it to you at cost.

Pick a homesite at Butterfield, single-wide lots of 40’ × 100’ or double-wide lots of 50’ × 70’, and we’ll design the home to fit.

  • Licensed CA manufactured home & park model RV dealer
  • Authorized Fleetwood retailer
  • Authorized Silvercrest retailer
  • Authorized Cavco retailer
  • Custom design, sold at cost
  • Set on your homesite here

Design your custom home Call (760) 315-8606

Bright living room in a new manufactured home at Butterfield
Amenities

More amenities than most small towns

3 swimming pools

Cool off all summer long.

General store

Cold drinks, ice, household items and more.

Clubhouse & lounge

Large clubhouse, rentable for events.

Laundry

Recently renovated, open 8am–8pm.

Dog park

Plus 2 pets per site, up to 40 lb.

Farm animals & stables

Animals, a pond and horse stables.

Walking trails

Open desert all around you.

Hardline water & sewer

Real utilities, not tanks.

Solar panels

Solar on site.

School bus pick-up

Julian schools stop at our front gate.

Spacious lots

40’×100’ single, 50’×70’ double.

Holiday events

Game nights, Yard of the Month, Christmas in the Desert.

Gallery

See Butterfield

Location

Just down from Scissors Crossing

Head out Highway 78 past Shelter Valley and down the historic Great Southern Overland Stage Route. Butterfield sits along the old Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoach route, with Anza-Borrego Desert all around and Julian, Shelter Valley, Agua Caliente and Mount Laguna nearby.

14925 Great Southern Overland Stage Route, Julian, CA 92036

FAQ

Good to know

Do you have homes for sale?

Yes. We sell brand-new Fleetwood manufactured homes, available now from $90k. Single-wide homes are available, and double-wide homes are custom order. Various floor plans are available, so call us to schedule a tour.

Can I design a custom home?

Yes. Anthem is a Manufactured Home & Park Model RV dealer licensed by the State of California, and an authorized retailer for Fleetwood, Silvercrest and Cavco. We’ll work with you to design a custom manufactured home for your homesite and sell it to you at cost. Start on our Design Your Home page or call us.

Is financing available?

Yes. Financing is available through 21st Mortgage Company with as little as 10% down for those who qualify. A credit check and pre-approval are required, and there’s a $50 application fee. Contact us to start the application.

How big are the lots?

Single-wide lots are 40’ × 100’ and double-wide lots are 50’ × 70’. Every space has room for your car and a small yard.

Can I bring my own RV, trailer or park model?

Yes. Long-term space rent starts at $500/month with a one-year minimum lease. Electric and water are sub-metered, and trash is a flat $25/month for RVs or $45/month for manufactured homes. Trailer maintenance isn’t included. RVs and trailers must meet our model-year requirement, so please ask the office.

What do I need to move in?

A security deposit, proof of income (minimum $1,200/month), a completed application, and a visit to the property before move-in. Call the office for the current deposit and move-in amount.

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Come see it in person

This opens an email to our office with your details, and we’ll reply to confirm a time. Prefer to talk? Call (760) 315-8606.

Own a brand-new home under the desert sky.

New Fleetwood homes from $90k, financing with as little as 10% down for those who qualify. Come see the community and the floor plans in person.

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