$485,000

201 Sierra Madre Rd, Rail Road Flat, CA 95248

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2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,232 sqft · $394/sqft · 13.55 acres

Residential · Single Family Residence · Built 2008 · 217 days on Properkey

Description

Two homes, one property! Experience the epitome of off-grid sustainable living on this 13.55-acre property in California's Sierra Nevada Foothills. Meticulously designed 1232 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bath rammed earth home has 18-inch-thick hand-rammed earthen walls made from earth at the building site, blending artistic beauty with high-performance thermal mass for energy-efficient living year-round. The second home is 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1200 square foot manufactured home in beautiful condition, still on HCD roles. Great property for a family compound or getaway. The entire property is off-grid, running on solar for the well and power, with back-up generators. Rammed earth homes are known for their passive heating/cooling, superior sound insulation, fire-resistance, low maintenance, and durability that lasts for generations. Features in the rammed earth home include three-zone radiant heat floors with gas boiler, a woodstove, laminate flooring throughout, low emissivity (low-e) vinyl windows, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gas stove/oven, custom lighting, photovoltaic (PV) solar, solar battery pack, and a back-up whole house propane generator. Both bedrooms have exterior doors for direct outside access to the covered patio or back yard garden area. The bathroom features a shower, soaking tub, tile floors and granite counter. The main living area also features an alcove area ideal for a home office. The 350-square-foot attic offers additional space for storage or other use. Other property features include three RV hookups with septic and water, a 16 gpm well with 11 gpm Grundfos solar pump and a 5,000-gallon tank system that feeds water throughout the property with two-inch diameter PVC. The property has a six-bedroom septic system for expansion. Other features on the property include a 10x12 bunkhouse/storage building and a 1016 bunkhouse with view deck, water, electricity, woodstove and laminate flooring. Garden terraces have water bibs for irrigation. Enjoy the privacy, sustainability, wildlife and natural beauty this property provides.

Agent & source

Listed by
Richard L. Torgerson
Brokerage
Your Preferred Real Estate
DRE
#01875516
MLS # 226030556 Source MetroList Services

Property details

Rooms & Layout

Levels
One
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1.0 (1 full)
Kitchen
Kitchen/Family Combo, Laminate Counter
Dining
Dining/Family Combo
Living Room
Cathedral/Vaulted, Great Room
Other Bathrooms
  • Shower Stall(s)
  • Granite
  • Tub
  • Window
Laundry
  • Cabinets
  • Sink
  • Gas Hook-Up
  • Ground Floor
  • Inside Area

Property Features

View
Ridge, Hills, Woods
Lot features
Private, Garden, Shape Regular
Road
Gravel
Topography
Downslope, Level, Lot Grade Varies, Trees Many, Upslope

Building & Construction

Architectural Style
Ranch, Contemporary, See Remarks
Construction Materials
Rammed Earth
Roof
Metal
Foundation
Concrete, Slab

Exterior & Parking

Parking
No Garage, Attached, Covered, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
Patio & Porch
Awning, Front Porch, Covered Patio
Fencing
Partial
Other Structures
  • Shed(s)
  • Storage
  • Guest House
  • Outbuilding

Interior & Comfort

Heating
Propane, Radiant Floor, Wood Stove
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring
Laminate, Tile
Fireplace
1 (Wood Stove)
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling
Windows
Low E Glass Full

Appliances & Equipment

  • Free Standing Gas Range
  • Gas Cook Top
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Hood Over Range
  • Dishwasher

Utilities

Water Source
Private, Well
Sewer
Septic System
Electric
Generator, See Remarks
  • DSL Available
  • Internet Available
  • Solar
  • Off Grid
  • See Remarks
  • Propane
  • Propane Tank Leased
Irrigation
Shares Domestic Well

Nearby

Active Pending Closed Rental
Elementary
Calaveras Unified District
Middle
Calaveras Unified District
High
Calaveras Unified District

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