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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$175,000
38 Sayles Canyon Rd, Twin Bridges, CA 95735
3beds
630sqft
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
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000-12.1%$278/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226082023 Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2025 | Listing removed | $199,000$316/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Price change | $199,000-11.6%$316/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $225,000$357/sqft |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95735
Getting around
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Meyers ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 6.5 mi
- 4/10South Tahoe Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 12 mi
- 1/10Mt. Tallac High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.3 mi
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