Own a piece of High Sierra history with this USFS cabin in Big Meadow near Bear Valley.

This classic 1930's cabin is a rustic original. Sit by the fire in front of a huge native stone fireplace. The upstairs has 8 beds. Water is pumped from a well to a cistern on top of a water tank tower. There is no electricity in the cabin. Propane runs the refrigerator and cook top.

A small solar system provides light-duty electrical. These USFS cabins are privately owned through Forest Service permits like land lease. You don't pay property tax but a permit fee to the USFS. There are several restrictions to owning these types of cabins such as keeping the color scheme and footprint. More information on owning a Forest Service cabin can be read at:

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on 20 Big Meadow Dr
in Tamarack, CA
Presented by JOEL BARNETT at
Bear Valley Real Estate.


Property MLS #202401343 from CalaverasCounty

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+ Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 0

+ Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 0.00
Bathroom 1 Features: Shower Stall(s)

+ Appliances

Free Standing Gas Oven
Free Standing Refrigerator

+ Interior Features

Furnished: Yes
Flooring: Wood
Window Features: Single Pane

+ Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth, Stone
Heating Features: Fireplace(s)
Number of Fireplaces: 1

+ Land Info

Lot Size Acres: 4.0
Topography: Level, Lot Grade Varies
Lot Size Square Feet: 174240

+ Garage and Parking

Parking Features: Uncovered Parking Space

+ Home Features

View: Forest

+ Rental Info

Existing Lease Type: Net

+ Homeowners Association

Association: Yes
Association Fee: 1900
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 158
Association Name: Big Meradows Homeowner

+ Other Property Info

Source Listing Status: Active
County: Calaveras
Source Property Type: Residential
Elevation: 7000
Exclusions: Seller to provide exclusion list to buyer in escrow.
Inclusions: Cabin comes somewhat furnished as shown.
Area: HiCo/CotSp/BrVl/LkAl
Source Neighborhood: Other Out of Area
Parcel Number: 860000041600
Subdivision: Other Out of Area
Property Subtype: Single Family Reside
Source System Name: C2C
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Listed 2024-07-22
$129,000
CalaverasCounty

+ Utilities

Electric: Solar Panel-Off Grid
Sewer: Septic System
Propane Tank Leased
Water Source: Well, Storage Tank

+ Building and Construction

Construction Materials: Wood
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Property Age: 91
House Style: Cabin
Year Built Source: Owner

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Bret Harte Union High School is a public high school located approximately 33.1 miles away.
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Hazel Fischer Elementary School is a public elementary school located approximately 16.2 miles away.
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Avery Middle School is a public middle school located approximately 19.9 miles away.
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