California miner's cabin

c.1883 California Miner’s Cabin $99K

OHU50K Notes $99,000

c.1883 California Miner’s Cabin. This historic home could use a little love, but it is cozy as can be! Located in Tahoe National Forest.

Exterior featured at 208 Main St, Alleghany, CA, 95910

Realtor Comments

1883 Miner’s Cabin 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!

3 bed
1 bath
Build date 1883

If interested in a property, pleases contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.

208 Main St, Alleghany, CA 95910 $99,000

Contact Realtor: Alan Savage
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Pros

Incredible isolation & nature

Deep in the Sierra Nevada → forests, mountains, clean air
No crowds, no noise, no urban stress
Ideal if you want:
- Total privacy
- Remote living
- Escape from modern life

Much cheaper than most of California

Cost of living is ~27% lower than CA average
Housing (in the county) is far cheaper than typical California markets

Rare for California to be this affordable.

Very low crime

Crime rates reported far below state averages
With ~30 people, serious crime is basically rare

Unique Gold Rush history

Historic mining town dating back to the California Gold Rush
Still has an active gold mine (Sixteen to One Mine)
Strong “old California” character you won’t find elsewhere

Cons (these are big)

Almost no population (biggest downside)

Only ~30 residents
Means:
- No real social life
- No diversity
- Extremely isolated lifestyle

This is way beyond small-town—it’s near-total isolation.

Virtually no amenities

The town has:
- A post office
- A bar
- A mining museum

That’s basically it.

You’ll need to travel far for:

Groceries
Healthcare
Schools
Anything modern

Extremely remote & hard to access

~20 miles from nearest highway
Mountain roads → can be rough, especially in winter
You’re very dependent on a car and weather conditions

Almost no job market

Jobs are basically:
- Mining-related
- Remote work (if you have internet)
No real local economy

Limited infrastructure

Internet, cell service, and utilities can be unreliable
Very limited services compared to normal towns

Poor overall livability score

Livability score: 36/100 (considered poor)
Major issues:
- Amenities (very low)
- Isolation
- Lack of services

Mountain weather & risks

Cold winters, possible snow
Wildfire risk (common in rural California)
Emergency response times can be long

Bottom line

Alleghany is good if you want:

Extreme privacy and isolation
Nature, mountains, and quiet
Cheap living (for California)
A unique, historic environment

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