Rare opportunity to own a remarkable piece of historic French Gulch! This beautifully rebuilt 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2626sqft home, completed in 2020, sits on 24.5 acres surrounded by natural beauty. Additional parcels included for a total of 75 acres. The property offers a unique combination of privacy, water, usable land, recreational opportunities, and rich local history.
The home features beautiful granite and custom cabinetry in the kitchen, a master bedroom on the ground level, and a living room with a fireplace for cold winter nights; upstairs opens up to a large living area perfect for family entertainment, with a built-in wet bar and a slider out to a large deck to enjoy the amazing stargazing away from city lights.
A spring-fed water source provides two year-round ponds, while approximately 1,400 feet of Clear Creek meanders through the property, featuring a swimming hole and fishing opportunities. The land also includes a fenced garden area and a detached 1980sqft metal shop/carport equipped with a toilet and sink--ideal for projects, equipment, vehicles, or recreational use.
Located in historic French Gulch, an area well known for its placer gold-mining history, the property itself has documented stories of gold being found on the land, adding another fascinating dimension to this exceptional offering.
Whether you're looking for a private homestead, recreational retreat, hobby farm, or simply a place to enjoy the outdoors, this property offers an extraordinary opportunity to own a substantial piece of Northern California with year-round water and a remarkable connection to the area's gold-mining past.
For sale
$625,000
11799 Drunken Gulch Rd, French Gulch, CA 96033
3beds
2,626sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2020
75.92 Acres Lot
$604,400 Zestimate®
$238/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced garden areaBuilt-in wet bar
- 7 days
- 421
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Westphal 530-785-9593,
Westphal Realty
Source: SMLS,MLS#: 26-4453
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Features
- Wet Bar, Double Vanity
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Window Coverings, Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,626
- Total interior livable area: 2,626 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Boat
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Open
- Waterfront features: Pond, Creek, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 75.92 Acres
- Features: Private, Secluded
Details
- Parcel number: 046500012000
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Public
- Water: Spring
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: French Gulch
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $238/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $275,830
- Date on market: 8/30/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA/VA,USDA Loan
- Ownership: Seller
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$604,400
$574,000 - $635,000
$3,316/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000$238/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $275,830 +2% |
| 2025 | $2,752 +1.4% | $270,465 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,713 +1.5% | $265,249 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,672 +2.6% | $260,122 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,604 +2.1% | $255,072 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,550 +1500.9% | $250,100 +1030.9% |
| 2020 | $159 -10.2% | $22,115 -83.8% |
| 2019 | $177 +2% | $136,779 +2% |
| 2018 | $174 -87.1% | $134,060 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,347 +6% | $131,458 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,270 +1.6% | $128,890 +1.6% |
| 2015 | $1,251 | $126,912 |
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