$499,000
$20K PRICE DROP

2936 E Highway 4 Murphys, CA 95247

Estimated payment $2,983/month

Total Views 12,537
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,596 Sq Ft
$313 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Trees
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

Looking for that Perfect Log Cabin in the Woods for year-round Recreation and Family Fun? Look no further! At just the right altitude to get occasional Snow in the Winter, and with Charming & Cool downtown Murphys and all of its Tasting Rooms, Restaurants, Quaint Shops, the Ironstone Concert Venue and the Park with a Creek running through it just a few miles West, and the Stanislaus National Forest with High Mountain Lakes & Bear Valley Skiing to the East, this location Rocks!! You'll Love the Dramatic Great Room with a 2 Story vaulted Pine Ceiling, a Floor to Ceiling Stone Fireplace with an Insert, and Custom Lighting in the Living Room, Custom Maple Cabinets with gorgeous Brazilian Granite Counter Tops, a huge Breakfast Bar with a 5 Burner Cooktop & Oven and Stainless Steel Appliances in the Kitchen, a Dining Area and a Custom Log Stairway leading to the Second Floor Sleeping Loft/Family Room. With Pine Walls in the 2 Guest Bedrooms, the Master Bedroom and the Sleeping Loft/Family Room, you'll feel Cozy and Warm all winter long. The Master Bath has a separate Jetted Tub & Shower, and a Vanity with a Stone Counter Top. The large covered Front Porch, the Expansive Deck with an Outdoor Kitchen for Barbecuing, the Whole-House Generac Generator, 2 On Demand Water Heaters and a Fenced rear yard for pets round out the long list of amenities.

Listing Agent

John Friend

Friends Real Estate Services License #01923817 Listed on: 10/17/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2005 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Wire Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 6 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Trees
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,596 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 034006025000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2005 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Efficiency: Windows
  • Horses: No
  • Inclusions: Some or Most Furniture and Accessories negotiable. Ask for details.
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Other Out of Area
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Public Listing Url: https://calaveras.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Calaveras&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENT=Pm9hduPBkA1zpWoHcqfQhT4UnsSAKjVI3S/mt6uSNzk=&KeyRid=1
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Insert
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Living/Dining Room, Stone Counters
  • Living Area: 1596.0
  • Private Spa: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Room Type: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Log, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Wire
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Other, See Remarks, Level
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • Topography: Level,Sloping
  • View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.0
  • Parking Features: Open, One Space, Uncovered

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bret Harte

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0
  • Parcel #: 034006025000
  • Zoning Description: R1-Single Family

Rental Info

  • Available Lease Type: Net

Map

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,386 $355,432 $54,681 $300,751
2023 $4,261 $341,631 $52,558 $289,073
2022 $4,055 $334,933 $51,528 $283,405
2021 $4,035 $328,367 $50,518 $277,849
2020 $3,989 $325,000 $50,000 $275,000
2019 $2,772 $219,780 $54,944 $164,836
2018 $2,574 $215,471 $53,867 $161,604
2017 $2,509 $211,247 $52,811 $158,436
2016 $2,500 $207,106 $51,776 $155,330
2015 $2,468 $203,996 $50,999 $152,997
2014 -- $200,000 $50,000 $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/02/2025 12/02/25 Price Changed $499,000 -3.9% $313 / Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 For Sale $519,000 +59.7% $325 / Sq Ft
12/07/2019 12/07/19 Sold $325,000 -13.3% $204 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/07/2019 11/07/19 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2019 06/29/19 For Sale $374,900 -- $235 / Sq Ft
Source: Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $325,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $200,000 Calaveras Title Company
Grant Deed $33,000 Calaveras Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $260,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $128,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

John Friend

Friends Real Estate Services

(209) 266-7005

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During his many years appraising properties in the foothills and the valley, he appraised well

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Source: Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202501797

Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

APN: 034-006-025-000