Two homes, one property! Experience the epitome of off-grid sustainable living on this 13.55-acre property in California's Sierra Nevada Foothills. Meticulously designed 1232 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bath rammed earth home has 18-inch-thick hand-rammed earthen walls made from earth at the building site, blending artistic beauty with high-performance thermal mass for energy-efficient living year-round. The second home is 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1200 square foot manufactured home in beautiful condition, still on HCD roles. Great property for a family compound or getaway. The entire property is off-grid, running on solar for the well and power, with back-up generators. Rammed earth homes are known for their passive heating/cooling, superior sound insulation, fire-resistance, low maintenance, and durability that lasts for generations. Features in the rammed earth home include three-zone radiant heat floors with gas boiler, a woodstove, laminate flooring throughout, low emissivity (low-e) vinyl windows, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gas stove/oven, custom lighting, photovoltaic (PV) solar, solar battery pack, and a back-up whole house propane generator. Both bedrooms have exterior doors for direct outside access to the covered patio or back yard garden area. The bathroom features a shower, soaking tub, tile floors and granite counter. The main living area also features an alcove area ideal for a home office. The 350-square-foot attic offers additional space for storage or other use. Other property features include three RV hookups with septic and water, a 16 gpm well with 11 gpm Grundfos solar pump and a 5,000-gallon tank system that feeds water throughout the property with two-inch diameter PVC. The property has a six-bedroom septic system for expansion. Other features on the property include a 10x12 bunkhouse/storage building and a 1016 bunkhouse with view deck, water, electricity, woodstove and laminate flooring. Garden terraces have water bibs for irrigation. Enjoy the privacy, sustainability, wildlife and natural beauty this property provides.
Active
$485,000
201 Sierra Madre Rd, Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
2beds
1,232sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
13.55 Acres Lot
$474,700 Zestimate®
$394/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stainless steel appliancesLaminate flooring throughoutCustom lightingCustom cabinetsEnergy-efficient living year-round
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Rick Torgerson DRE #01875516 209-304-2716,
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Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 226030556Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Family Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Combo, Laminate Counters
Heating
- Propane, Radiant Floor, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Cabinets, Sink, Gas Dryer Hookup, Ground Floor, Inside
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,232 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Attached, Covered, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Upslope Driveway/Sidewalks, Level Driveway/Sidewalks, Varied Driveway/Sidewalks
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 13.55 Acres
- Features: Private, Garden, Shape Regular
- Topography: Downslope,Level,Lot Grade Varies,Trees Many,Upslope,Downslope,Level,Lot Grade Varies,Trees Many,Upslope
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage, Guest House, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 020029040000
- Zoning: RA-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Contemporary,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Rammed Earth
- Foundation: Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: See Remarks
- Sewer: Septic System
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: DSL Available, Internet Available, Solar, Off Grid, See Remarks, Propane, Propane Tank Leased
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Rail Road Flat
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $394/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $308,000
- Price range: $485K - $485K
- Date on market: 3/14/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$474,700
$451,000 - $498,000
$2,010/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $485,000+270.2%$394/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226030556 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2006 | Sold | $131,000$106/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $308,000 |
| 2025 | $3,584 -1.6% | $308,000 |
| 2024 | $3,643 +0% | $308,000 |
| 2023 | $3,642 -0.3% | $308,000 |
| 2022 | $3,653 +22.9% | $308,000 +16.2% |
| 2021 | $2,973 +1.7% | $265,000 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $2,923 +14% | $253,000 +14% |
| 2019 | $2,565 +23.3% | $222,000 +20% |
| 2018 | $2,081 | $185,000 +7.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $172,000 +39.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $123,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $123,000 +5.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $117,000 |
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