$99,000

208 Main St, Downieville, CA 95936

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3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,000 sqft · $99/sqft · 0.20 acres

Residential · Single Family Residence · Built 1883 · 253 days on Properkey

Description

This 1883 Miner's Cabin is located in the historically designated CA Gold Rush town of Forest City. Situated on a year around stream, near the center of town. Features include on grid power, 3 bedrooms, a large ground level bath with claw leg soaking tub and a big basement. With some TLC this home would make an amazing vacation rental, being strategically located near 50 miles of mountain biking trails and so much Gold Mining history. Many of the cabins in Forest City are owned by mountain bike enthusiasts and those looking to reconnect with nature. This is a great opportunity to help preserve this piece of California's historic past for future generations to enjoy!

Agent & source

Listed by
Alan Savage
Brokerage
eXp Realty of Grass Valley
DRE
#01039993
Email
[email protected]
MLS # 226002884 Source MetroList Services

Property details

Rooms & Layout

Levels
2 stories
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.0 (1 full)
Kitchen
Butlers Pantry, Laminate Counter
Dining
Space in Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Ground Floor
Other Bathrooms
Tub w/Shower Over, Window
Basement
Partial

Property Features

Current Use
Vacation Rental
View
  • Downtown
  • Forest
  • Water
  • Woods
Lot features
Stream Year Round
Pets
Yes
Road
Paved
Topography
Snow Line Below, Lot Grade Varies, Trees Few

Building & Construction

Architectural Style
Cabin, Rustic, Farmhouse
Construction Materials
Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
Roof
Metal
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier

Exterior & Parking

Parking
No Garage, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
Patio & Porch
Front Porch, Back Porch

Interior & Comfort

Heating
Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Concrete, Wood
Fireplace
1 (Wood Burning, Wood Stove)
Interior Features
Storage Area(s)

Appliances & Equipment

  • Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Microwave
  • Other

Utilities

Water Source
Untreated, Other
Sewer
Septic Connected
Electric
Other
Electric
Irrigation
Spring(s)

Nearby

Active Pending Closed Rental
Elementary
Sierra-Plumas Joint District
Middle
Sierra-Plumas Joint District
High
Sierra-Plumas Joint District

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