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Spacious High Desert Parcel with Room to Roam | LandCentral

$881.21

1.36 acres | Residential Zoning

ORIGINALLY PRICED AT $8,400! Unlock the potential of this 1.36-acre parcel in Modoc County, California, perfectly suited for anyone seeking space, privacy, and the freedom of rural living. Set in the heart of California’s vast high desert landscape, this lot offers a peaceful escape from the hustle of city life and a chance to create your dream retreat, off-grid homestead, or recreational basecamp. Modoc County is one of the most sparsely populated regions in California with wide-open vistas, scenic plateaus, and big sky panoramas that stretch for miles — ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The area sits within the expansive Modoc Plateau, known for its diverse wildlife, volcanic terrain, seasonal lakes, and juniper-scattered plains that frame the surrounding high desert. Just a short drive from Alturas, the county seat offering basic services, dining, and community character, this property puts you close to outdoor adventure and essential amenities alike. Alturas serves as a gateway for exploring the region’s endless recreational possibilities — including hiking, bird watching, hunting, and accessing millions of acres of public lands in Modoc National Forest and beyond. Whether you’re planning a peaceful getaway, a place to build your future home, or simply a quiet spot to enjoy nature under vast western skies, this Modoc County lot is a rare chance to own land where the possibilities are as wide as the horizon.

Land Specifics

Property Number 15149
Size 1.36 acres
Dimensions 335.52' x 176' x 338.95' x 186.27'
Road Access Dirt Road
Slope Description Rolling
Zoning Residential
Zoning Code RHD (Residential High Density)
Zoning Definition

One one-family dwelling and accessory uses, or one two-family dwelling when the minimum lot size is met. Minimum Lot size: Six thousand square feet, with a minimum width of fifty feet when public sewer utilized. Fifteen thousand square feet, with a minimum width of one hundred feet, when only public water is available and utilized. Three acres, with a minimum width of one hundred fifty feet, when neither public water or public sewer are available or utilized. Smaller lots permitted after county review. Property Setbacks: Front, side street: dwellings and nonfarm buildings: twenty feet; farm buildings: ten feet, Rear, side: five feet. Maximum height: buildings: two stories, not to exceed fifty feet; other structures: fifty feet. Maximum lot coverage: sixty percent.

On Property Usage/Potential
  • Homesite
Nearby Usage
  • Camping

Location

County Modoc
State California
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Additional Information

Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 035 291 004 000
Estimated Annual Taxes $47.40
Legal Description

Lot 12, Block 6, California Pines Unit 2, a subdivision of the County of Modoc according to the official amended Plat thereof, filed in Book 2 of Maps in Modoc County Records.

Monthly HOA Dues $8.75
HOA California Pines
HOA Dues $105
HOA Info A rural community surrounded by the 2 million acres of natural beauty the Modoc National Forest has to offer, California Pines is a great area to get away from the big city. It addition to providing a scenic retreat, this property owners association is a great place to find other relaxing amenities – including food, lodging, tennis, pools, and other recreational forms of entertainment.

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