80 beautiful acres of pristine timberland await at High Sierra Forest, a private sanctuary in the heart of Emigrant Gap, California. This expansive property offers towering evergreens, open meadows, and the crisp mountain air of the High Sierra, creating an unmatched backdrop for your vision. Zoned TPZ (Timberland Production Zone), it enjoys dramatically reduced property taxescurrently only $100 per yearwhile still permitting the development of a single-family residence. Design a custom mountain retreat, build an off-grid hideaway, or hold as a long-term legacy investment to pass down through generations. For outdoor enthusiasts, the land is a playground of possibilities: hike your own forest trails, set up a private camp beneath star-filled skies, or enjoy evenings around a fire in complete seclusion. Wildlife is abundant, the setting is serene, and the potential is as vast as the land itself. Ideally located between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Small public Airport, Alta, just minutes away. Emigrant Gap offers easy access to skiing, fishing, and endless recreation. A rare property of this scale and natural beauty. High Sierra Forest is more than just land...it is a lifestyle, an investment, and your chance to own a true piece of California's mountain wilderness.
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$327,000
Kearsarge Ct, Alta, CA 95701
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80Acres
Residential Acreage
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80 Acres Lot
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$100/mo HOA
What's special
Pristine timberlandCrisp mountain airOpen meadowsTowering evergreens
- 258 days |
- 141 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Janet DeLeo DRE #02108215 209-304-2495,
California Outdoor Properties, Inc.,
Ed Perry DRE #02083581 916-517-9969,
California Outdoor Properties, Inc.
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 225125865Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Property
Features
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 80 Acres
- Features: Dead End, Irregular Lot, Many Trees
- Topography: Mostly Level,Rock Outcropping,Forest,Trees,Lot Grade Varies
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Zoning: TPZ
- Zoning description: 2nd Unit Possible,Agricultural,Orchard,Recreation,Farm/Ranch,Residential,Highway/Tourist Services,Horses Allowed,Split Possible,Timber Preserve,Livestock,Timber Production,Nursery
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Other
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electric Available
- Sewer: Septic Needed
- Water: No Well But Needed
- Utilities for property: None, Electricity Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,200 annually
Location
- Region: Alta
Financial & listing details
- Price range: $327K - $327K
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
- Income includes: None
- Road surface type: Paved, Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $327,000 |
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Public tax history
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95701
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 4.4 mi
- 9/10Colfax High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 15.3 mi
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