$2,150,000
SOLD SEP 19, 2025

40600 California 49 Calpine, CA 96124

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,693 Sq Ft
51.85 Acres

Recently Sold

$798 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • 51.85 Acre Lot
  • View of Meadow
  • Mountain Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2025

Nestled on 51.85 lush acres with coveted water rights, this one-of- a-kind legacy property blends natural beauty, craftsmanship, and comfort into a peaceful mountain haven. Aptly named Origin, this magical year-round retreat is located at the very headwaters—the origin—of Northern California’s pristine North Fork of the Yuba River. At the heart of the estate is a spacious three bedroom, two bath main residence, complemented by two charming one-bedroom guest cabins and a one-room sleeping cabin perfect for hosting friends, extended family, and guests. The land is graced by spring-fed creeks that flow into a half-acre pond lovingly named “Delaney’s Trout Fishing Lake” by the previous owners in the 1950s.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Hartley

Sierra Sotheby's Int - Rock License #01856044 Listed on: 06/26/2025

Sierra Sotheby's Int - Rock

Co-Listed By

Brit Crezee

Sierra Sotheby's Int - Rock License #01932253

Last Buyer's Agent

Bret Churchman

COMPASS License #01209726

COMPASS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 51.85 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned TPZ

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Loft
  • Workshop
  • Carpet
  • Views of Meadow

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Parking Pad

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Multiple Outdoor Decks

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Sierra County Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

51.85 Acres

Listing Details

  • Age: 40+ Years
  • Estimated Lot Size: 20.01-100
  • Community: Sierra County
  • Directions: Approximately 1/2 mile W of Yuba Pass. Look for Blue roofs on the South side, and Origin mail box.
  • Number of Acres: 51.85
  • Service Type: Full Service
  • Setting: River/Creek
  • Sub-Area: 10S
  • Sub-Status: Standard
  • Topography: Varies
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Zoning: TPZ
  • Cross Street: Yuba Pass
  • Other: Central Vacuum, High Ceilings, Landscaping, Generator
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Estimated Sq Ft: APPRAISER
  • Architecture: Mountain
  • Out Buildings: Yes, See Remarks
  • Sign YN: Y
  • Additional Public Remarks: The primary suite is a serene escape with a sleeping loft, redwood detailing, cedar-lined closets, and built-in drawers built by yacht craftsmen. Additional rooms include a guest room/study with built-in bookshelves and clerestory windows, and a family/guest room with loft for flexible living. Indulge in spa-style comfort with your own private wellness wing featuring a teak hot tub, indoor pool, cedar sauna, massage area, and oversized (steam-ready) shower. The pool room spills out to a sunny deck overlooking the meadow and pond. This is where morning coffee turns into sunrise meditation and sunset dinners become unforgettable memories. Additional features include central vacuum system, wine storage, laundry, two hot water tanks, radiant heat floors, two large generators, and custom window coverings. Located along scenic Highway 49 in the heart of the Lost Sierra—a region known for its undiscovered charm—this property sits just minutes from the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Enjoy crystal-clear lakes perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing, along with unspoiled hiking and biking trails, all set against the backdrop of the Sierra Buttes. Whether you’re seeking a private retreat, family compound, or a lifestyle rooted in nature, Origin offers an unparalleled blend of seclusion, recreation, and accessibility—just 45 minutes from Truckee, 20 minutes from Sierra City, and 60 minutes from Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Come experience where the river begins—and life slows down.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Stories: Three
  • Water Company: Spring
  • Gas: Propane
  • Water: Other
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Bonus Rooms: Loft, Workshop, In-Law Quarters, Detached ADU
  • Furnished: Partial
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Wood Stove: Living Room
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Tile

Exterior Features

  • View: River/Creek, Meadow
  • Construction Exterior: Framed
  • Foundation: Perim Concrete
  • Roof: Metal
  • Decks: 3 or more
  • Construction Phase: FINISHED

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: None
  • Garage/Parking: Parking Pad

Utilities

  • Laundry: Other

Green Features

  • Green Features: Composite Deck Material
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Sold $2,150,000 -4.4% $798 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $2,248,000 -- $835 / Sq Ft
Source: Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS®

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Map

Source: Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20251413

Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS®
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