Jackie Henry

Jackie Henry

Julian, California

Assumable homes for salein Julian, California.

3 homes in Julian carry an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over, with locked rates from 4.42%. Assume the seller’s mortgage instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.

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Julian assumable market
by the numbers.

3active assumable listings
4.42%lowest locked rate
$525kmedian list price
$810saved per month vs. 7.2%
About the market

Assumable mortgagesin Julian, explained.

Every number on this page comes from the live MLS feeds UMe indexes for California, filtered to Julian. Updated September 2026.

How assumptions work for buyers

Julian, California has 3 homes for sale with an assumable mortgage as of September 2026: 2 VA loans and 1 FHA loan that a qualified buyer can take over at the seller's existing rate instead of financing at today's roughly 7.2%. Rates on active Julian assumable listings start at 4.42% with a median of 5.43%; 0 listings are under 4% and 1 is under 5%.

The median assumable home in Julian lists for $524,900, with a median of $159,631 in cash to assume, the gap between the price and the remaining loan balance. At the median assumable rate the principal-and-interest payment is about $3,138 a month versus $3,948 for the same balance at today's rate, roughly $810 kept every month and $9,722 a year. The most active Julian ZIP codes are 92036 (3).

UMe confirms the balance, rate, and assumability of each listing with the listing agent before marking it Certified. FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law, and you do not need to be a veteran to assume a VA loan. Once you are under contract, the loan servicer underwrites you rather than a new lender; most Julian assumptions close in 45 to 90 days, and UMe tracks the file with the servicer and both agents so nothing stalls.

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Homes on the marketin Julian.

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No verified listings in Julian yet.

New assumable listings land every week across California. Search the full map, or save a Julian search and we’ll email you the moment one appears.

Live MLS collection. Loan balances, payment estimates, and cash-to-assume amounts update with the source listing. Taxes, insurance, HOA, closing costs, and secondary financing may change the final monthly payment.

Inventory snapshot

What’s in the mixin Julian.

Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for California. Updated September 2026.

Active listings
3
UMe Certified / verified
0
Lowest rate
4.42%
Median rate
5.43%
Median list price
$524,900
Median cash to assume
$159,631

Julian listings by locked rate

  1. Under 4%0 homes
  2. 4% – 5%1 home
  3. 5% – 6%0 homes
  4. 6% and up1 home

Julian listings by loan type

  • VA2 homesmedian 5.43%
  • FHA1 home

FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law. Conventional loans almost never are.

By neighborhood

Assumable homesby Julian ZIP code.

Each ZIP opens the Julian map zoomed to its listings, in assumptions mode, with rate and payment filters ready.

Run the Julian numbers

What an assumable ratedoes to a Julian payment.

The sliders start at the median Julian assumable listing: $524,900 list price and a 5.43% existing rate. We compare the payment you would take over against financing the same balance with a new loan at today’s 7.20%. Principal and interest only; taxes, insurance, and HOA dues are the same either way.

$525,000
$365,000

The gap between price and balance is the seller’s equity: your cash to assume, or what a second loan can help cover.

5.45%
26 yrs
Cash to assume (seller’s equity)$160,000

30% of the price. Eligible buyers can start with as little as 5% down using a second loan for the rest.

Your monthly payment if you assume in Julian
$2,190/mo
New loan at 7.20%
$2,478
Assumed at 5.45%
$2,190
Every month$287
Over five years$17,226
Interest you never pay$208,50026-year assumed loan vs. a new 30-year loan

Estimates for illustration. The real numbers depend on the loan, the servicer, and your qualification; every Julian listing on UMe shows the actual balance, rate, and payment.

How it works in Julian

How to assumea mortgage in Julian.

You’re not applying for a new mortgage. You’re stepping into one that already exists, at the rate it was written. Four steps, and UMe owns the hard one.

Start with pre-qualification
  1. 01

    Find a Julian home with a locked rate.

    Every listing on this page carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan. Filter the Julian map by existing rate, monthly payment, or cash to assume instead of by list price alone.

  2. 02

    Cover the seller’s equity.

    You pay the seller the difference between the price and the remaining balance, a median of $159,631 in Julian today. Cash, a second loan, or seller financing can bridge it.

  3. 03

    Qualify with the servicer, not a new lender.

    The current loan servicer reviews your credit, income, and debt just like a lender would. UMe prepares the file, works the servicer directly, and chases every follow-up so the 45-to-90-day timeline holds.

  4. 04

    Close and keep the rate.

    The seller’s balance, rate, and remaining term become yours. No points, no origination fee, no reset to 30 years, and a Julian payment written in a different decade.

Julian questions

Assuming a mortgagein Julian.

The numbers below come from current Julian inventory and update as listings change.

All assumption FAQs

How many assumable homes are for sale in Julian?

As of September 2026, UMe tracks 3 active assumable listings in Julian. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.

What types of assumable loans are available in Julian?

Current Julian inventory breaks down as VA (2, median 5.43%) and FHA (1). FHA, VA, and USDA mortgages are assumable by law, which is why they make up nearly all assumable listings. Conventional loans usually carry a due-on-sale clause and cannot be assumed. You do not need to be a veteran to assume a VA loan, though the seller's entitlement stays tied up unless you substitute your own.

What is the lowest assumable mortgage rate in Julian?

The lowest rate on an active Julian assumable listing is 4.42%, and the median across all 3 listings is 5.43%. 0 listings are under 4% and 1 is under 5%, compared with roughly 7.2% for a new 30-year loan today.

How much can I save with a mortgage assumption in Julian?

Across current Julian listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $3,138 per month versus $3,948 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $810 every month, or $9,722 a year. The savings compound because you also keep the seller's remaining term instead of restarting a 30-year clock.

How much money do I need to assume a home in Julian?

When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Julian that gap is currently a median of $159,631 on a median list price of $524,900. Buyers cover it with cash, a second mortgage, or seller financing; UMe can connect you with lenders who write gap loans behind an assumption.

Which Julian ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?

The Julian ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 92036 (3). Use the map to draw your own boundary or filter by rate, payment, and down payment inside any of them.

How long does a mortgage assumption take in Julian?

Most FHA and VA assumptions close in 45 to 90 days. The loan servicer, not a new lender, underwrites you, and servicer turnaround is the main variable. UMe tracks the file with the servicer and the listing agent so nothing stalls, and every listing shows whether the assumption has already been confirmed with the seller's side.

Ready when you are

Stop overpaying for Julian.The rate is already on the house.

Every listing on the Julian map has a rate you can take over. Start with the ones in Julian, get pre-qualified in minutes, and let UMe carry the assumption to closing.

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