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    • Listed by: CENTURY 21 Affiliated • Greg Cruse • Contact: 949-492-5413
    $420,000

    0 Hot Springs Canyon Rd #26, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

    3beds
    1,100sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1926
    99,000 Acres Lot
    $407,500 Zestimate®
    $382/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Historic Creekside Cabin in Gated Forest Service Retreat – Hot Springs Canyon This 1926 creekside cabin is part of a rare gated Forest Service retreat in the Santa Ana Mountains, just 12 miles from San Juan Capistrano along the scenic Ortega Highway. One of only 14,000 remaining in the U.S., it’s part of America’s first Recreation Residence Program—established by Congress and signed into law by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1915 to provide families with recreational experiences in our National Forests. The cabin and its improvements are privately owned, while the land is permitted through the U.S. Forest Service. Set within the Trabuco District of the Cleveland National Forest and bordered by picturesque Hot Springs Creek, this unique retreat offers a tranquil, back-to-nature experience only minutes from downtown San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and Dana Point. Inside the approximately 1,100 sq. ft. cabin, vintage charm meets thoughtful updates. Features include an Oregon wood-burning stove, thermostat-controlled gas heat, in-wall air conditioning, skylights, and clerestory windows that fill the living spaces with natural light. The primary bedroom’s 16-foot bay window overlooks the creek in both directions, while a stained-glass window casts a warm glow across the smaller bathroom each morning. Three additional rooms provide flexible use as guest rooms, office, or storage. Modern comforts include the availability of satellite internet, a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and a propane-powered backup generator—all while preserving the authentic 1920s cabin style. The current Forest Service permit is valid through 2028, with renewal approved through 2048. Surrounded by pristine wilderness, this small community of just fourteen cabins enjoys privacy, shared stewardship, and an enduring connection to nature. No additional cabins will ever be built here—ensuring peace, quiet, and unobstructed forest views for generations to come. Watch red-tailed hawks soar by day and listen to the owls hoot at night. Hike nearby trails, explore the creek, and experience a living piece of California’s natural and cultural history. Cash only sale. No financing currently available for Forest Service cabins. Listing has supplements. Please read.
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    Greg Cruse DRE #02192281 949-533-4734,

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25233628MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Art Studio, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Den, Exercise Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Main Level Primary
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Bedroom
      • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
      Bathroom
      • Features: Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower
      Kitchen
      • Features: Galley Kitchen
      Heating
      • Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
      Cooling
      • Wall/Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Range, Range Hood, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
      Features
      • Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Country Kitchen, Storage, Unfurnished, Wood Product Walls, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Doors: French Doors
      • Windows: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Stained Glass, Skylight(s), Wood Frames
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: No Driveway, On Site, One Space, Uncovered, Unpaved
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Grab Bars, No Stairs
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Glass Enclosed, Porch, Stone, Wood
      • Exterior features: Barbecue
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Fencing: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Hills, Meadow, Rocks, Creek/Stream, Valley, Trees/Woods
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Creek/Stream
      • Waterfront features: Creek
      Lot
      • Size: 99,000 Acres
      • Features: Trees
      Details
      • Parcel number: 98801690
      • On leased land: Yes
      • Lease amount: $2,300
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Other equipment: Satellite Dish

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Shingle Siding, Stone, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Raised, Stone
      • Roof: Composition,Shingle
      Condition
      • Fixer,Repairs Cosmetic
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1926

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Standard
      • Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
      • Water: Shared Well
      • Utilities for property: Cable Not Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Propane, Phone Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Preserve/Public Land, Rural, Ravine
      • Security: Fire Detection System, Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Hot Springs Canyon
      Location
      • Region: San Juan Capistrano

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $382/sqft
      • Date on market: 10/6/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 264 days
      • Listing terms: Cash
      • Inclusions: Propane Tanks, Propane Generator, Utility Trailer, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Outdoor Work/Storage Bench with electric outlets.
      • Road surface type: Gravel

        Estimated market value

        $407,500

        $387,000 - $428,000

        $3,980/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/27/2025Listed for sale$420,000$382/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC25233628 Report a problem

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