Own a piece of High Sierra history with this USFS cabin in Big Meadow near Bear Valley. This classic 1930's cabin is a rustic original. Sit by the fire in front of a huge native stone fireplace. The upstairs has 8 beds. Water is pumped from a well to a cistern on top of a water tank tower. There is no electricity in the cabin. Propane runs the refrigerator and cook top. A small solar system provides light-duty electrical. These USFS cabins are privately owned through Forest Service permits like a land lease. You pay a permit fee to the USFS. There are several restrictions to owning these types of cabins such as keeping the color scheme and footprint. More information on owning a Forest Service cabin can be read at: https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/page/cabins_for_sale.
For sale
$98,000
20 Meadow Dr, Arnold, CA 95223
1beds
750sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1933
4.36 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$158/mo HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 21, 2025 at 12:25pm
Listed by:
Joel Barnett DRE #01364875 209-753-2334,
Bear Valley Real Estate
Source: CCARMLS,MLS#: 202501181Originating MLS: Calaveras County Association of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator
- Laundry: None
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Single Pane
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Raised Hearth, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 750
- Total interior livable area: 750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Open, One Space, Uncovered
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Propane Tank - Leased
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 4.36 Square Feet
- Features: Other, Level
- Topography: Level,Varied
Details
- Parcel number: 860000041600
- Zoning description: Other
- Special conditions: Listed As-Is,Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Condition
- Year built: 1933
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: See Remarks
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Holding Tank, Well
- Utilities for property: Propane, See Remarks
Green energy
- Energy generation: OffGrid, Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sky High Ranch
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $1,900 annually
- HOA name: Big Meradows Homeowner
Location
- Region: Arnold
- Elevation: 7000
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $131/sqft
- Date on market: 6/21/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Inclusions: Cabin comes somewhat furnished as shown.
- Exclusions: Seller to provide exclusion list to buyer in escrow.
- Road surface type: Dirt
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