$98,000
PENDING

20 Big Meadow Dr Tamarack, CA 95223

Estimated payment $768/month

Total Views 1,050
1 Bed
1 Bath
750 Sq Ft
$131 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Level Lot
  • Views of Trees
  • Green energy is off-grid
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

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:

Listing Agent

Joel Barnett

Bear Valley Real Estate License #01364875 Listed on: 06/21/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1933

Lot Details

  • Dirt Road
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $158 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 750 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Raised Hearth
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Trees
  • Free-Standing Gas Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green energy is off-grid
  • Solar Power System

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Propane
  • Water Holding Tank
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Big Meradows Homeowner Association
  • Sky High Ranch Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 860000041600

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1933

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$158 per month

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Green Power: OffGrid, Solar
  • Inclusions: Cabin comes somewhat furnished as shown.
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.00010
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Subdivision Name: Sky High Ranch
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Public Listing Url: https://calaveras.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Calaveras&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENT=Pm9hduPBkA1zpWoHcqfQhUuvfVu6xlxFCe34mZyQgmM=&KeyRid=1
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Living Area: 750.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Single Pane

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exclusions: Seller to provide exclusion list to buyer in escrow.
  • Exterior Features: Propane Tank - Leased
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Lot Features: Other, Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Topography: Level,Varied
  • View: Trees/Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Open, One Space, Uncovered

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: See Remarks
  • Heating: Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Propane, See Remarks
  • Water Source: Holding Tank, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1900.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Big Meradows Homeowner
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Other-See Remarks

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4.0
  • Parcel #: 860000041600
  • Zoning Description: Other

Rental Info

  • Available Lease Type: Net

Map

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2025 06/21/25 For Sale $98,000 -- $131 / Sq Ft
Source: Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

Source: Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202501181

Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®