SELLER WILL ENTERTAIN SELLER FINANCING! You’ve struck gold with this one-of-a-kind opportunity in Twain! Live, work, and play on this unique commercial/industrial property featuring two parcels totaling approximately 80 acres (APNs: 002-470-002 & 002-470-010), including nearly 1/4 mile of frontage on the beautiful Feather River. The property has a certified mining permit. Formerly a mill site, this incredible property is located just 15 miles from Quincy and about an hour from Chico, offering endless possibilities for investment, recreation, or development. Currently utilized for highway construction staging and storage, the property has existing and previous contracts with companies including PG&E and Caltrans. Potential uses include an RV park, campground, retreat destination, resort, industrial storage yard, or income-producing commercial operation. This property is also an exceptional recreational retreat, with direct access to hundreds of miles of dirt roads, Forest Service routes, and backcountry trails ideal for dirt bikes, ATVs, side-by-sides, and 4-wheeling. Just across the highway, Butterfly Valley/Twain Road and the Caribou area open up endless opportunities for outdoor adventure and exploration. Whether you're into trail riding, hunting, camping, fishing, or simply enjoying the mountains, the access here is hard to beat. Equestrians will appreciate the property's potential as an outstanding horse facility or private ranch. The surrounding terrain and trail systems make it a dream horse property with ample room for riding, barns, corrals, arenas, or additional outbuildings. With its size, layout, and recreational appeal, the property also lends itself beautifully to a multi-generational family compound, offering space and privacy. Improvements include: 10,000 sq ft pole shed, 5,000 sq ft pole shed, 8,000 sq ft concrete block building, 2,000 sq ft open building with concrete floor, 24’ x 36’ office/break room/restroom/storage building, 12’ x 16’ well house The well system produces approximately 50 gallons per minute and includes two newer pressure tank systems along with a 10,000-gallon storage tank. There is also a previous homesite with full hookups already in place and ready for future development. Additional value includes approximately 175,000 yards of crushable aggregate material and an estimated 70,000 board feet of merchantable timber. There is also roughly 18 acres of residential property is available separately, including a subdivision with 4 1-acre lots. One parcel features an approximately 800 sq ft cabin, garage, and storage shed with community water service. Buy as a package deal!
Lot/land
Price cut: $250K (10/12)
$1,650,000
8175 Butterfly Valley Twain Rd, Twain, CA 95984
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80.66Acres
Unimproved Land
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80.66 Acres Lot
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What's special
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Listed by:
ALEXUS J VAUGHN 530-394-4409,
ENGEL & VOLKERS -TRUCKEE
Source: Plumas AOR,MLS#: 2600500
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon
- Waterfront features: River Front
- Frontage type: River
Lot
- Size: 80.66 Acres
- Features: Additional Land Available, Borders State Land
Details
- Parcel number: 002470010
- Zoning: I-1
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Twain
Financial & listing details
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 161 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 10/12/2026 | Price change | $1,650,000-13.2% |
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| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000 |
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Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95984
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