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    38 Sayles Canyon Rd, Twin Bridges, CA 95735

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    630sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1926
    0.34 Acres Lot
    $158,800 Zestimate®
    $278/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Huge open fireplaceNestled amid lush greeneryAbundant attic storage
    Escape to Your Private Mountain Sanctuary - Tahoe-esque US Forest Service Summer Cabin awaits your family. Imagine waking up to the soothing rush of the American River below, with sweeping vistas of the majestic Desolation Wilderness, Pyramid Peak, and the cascading beauty of Horsetail Falls stretching across the canyon. This rare summer cabin offers unparalleled privacy and serenity in one of California's most breathtaking alpine settings. Nestled amid lush greenery and framed by towering Aspen trees whose leaves dance and flicker in the mountain breeze, the cabin feels like a world apart. Step out onto the back patio, off the kitchen opens directly onto this magical space, perfect for morning coffee while listening to the water and watching wildlife. Inside, the warm and inviting living room features a huge open fireplace for cozy evenings and a dramatic picture window that frames forever views of the canyon and wilderness beyond. Two cozy bedrooms and a full bath provide comfortable living, while an additional bedroom at the top of the stairs and abundant attic storage offer flexibility for guests, hobbies, or seasonal treasures. Out front, the expansive decking is ideally positioned for spectacular sunsets that paint the sky in fiery hues over the mountains your front-row seat to nature's Dark Skies stars and planet show. This is more than a cabin. It's a legacy retreat where memories are made; hiking, stargazing, unwinding by the fire, and reconnecting with the wild beauty of the Sierra Nevada. A true summer haven in a private, one-of-a-kind location. Don't miss this rare opportunity to lease a piece of the American River Canyon. Contact your Realtor today for more details and to schedule a private viewing of this extraordinary US Forest Service Summer Cabin. Paradise awaits.
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    Carol Butler DRE #01104470 530-306-9040,

    American River Canyon Realtors

    Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 226082023Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Dining room
      • Features: Space in Kitchen, Dining/Living Combo
      Kitchen
      • Features: Other Counter
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Free-Standing Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Oven
      • Laundry: None
      Features
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 630 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: No Garage, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • On waterfront: Yes
      • Waterfront features: River Front
      Lot
      • Size: 0.34 Acres
      • Features: Secluded, Stream Year Round, Low Maintenance
      Details
      • Parcel number: 920001163000
      • Zoning description: RES
      • Special conditions: Offer As Is

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cabin
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood
      • Foundation: Raised
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Year built: 1926

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic System
      • Water: Other
      • Utilities for property: Electric

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Twin Bridges

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $278/sqft
      • Price range: $175K - $175K
      • Date on market: 6/27/2026

        Estimated market value

        $158,800

        $111,000 - $216,000

        $2,084/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/27/2026Listed for sale$175,000-12.1%$278/sqft
        Source: MetroList Services of CA #226082023 Report a problem
        12/26/2025Listing removed$199,000$316/sqft
        Source: STAOR #142096 Report a problem
        9/24/2025Price change$199,000-11.6%$316/sqft
        Source: STAOR #142096 Report a problem
        8/19/2025Listed for sale$225,000$357/sqft
        Source: STAOR #142096 Report a problem

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