The Great Escape! BLACK BEAR LODGE. Perfect getaway or year-round living. Amazing opportunity! Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in your very own snowy mountain retreat Own a bit of history. This is a beautiful fully furnished 100 year old stately cabin in the Tahoe National Forest. Its in the old town of Blue Canyon. Quiet area away from the freeway. Relax while looking out onto the beautiful Pine trees surrounding you. Beds for up to 13+ people. Parking under, for jeep/quads and motorcycles. Has a newer well and piped spring water. This is a beautiful place to be. Want a perfect getaway out of the city? Then this is the perfect location. This 3 bedroom 1 & 1/2 bath has been recently remodeled and has all the amenities and upgrades in the kitchen Only 20 mins to ski resorts and 30 mins to Truckee. Blue Canyon Rd is a county road that is mostly plowed in the winter to make easy access. Cabins like this are RARE!
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$269Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Craig Beechum•DRE #00872620• Neighbors Home Realty & Mortgage
Bought with Kim White•DRE #01360172• Diez & Sigg Properties
Lot Features: Dead End, Secluded, Shape Irregular, See Remarks
Lot Size Square Feet: 13,351
Lot Size Acres: 0.3065
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Propane
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic Connected, Septic System
Irrigation Source: Irrigation Available, None
Water Source: Well
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Association Amenities: Barbeque
School Information
School District County: Placer
Elementary School District: Alta-Dutch Flat
Middle Or Junior School District: Alta-Dutch Flat
High School District: Placer Union High
Location Information
Postal Code: 95715
County Or Parish: Placer
CrossStreet: Airport
Directions: Follow I-80 E. Take exit 155 from I-80 E 49 min (50.3 mi) Drive to Blue Canyon Rd in Emigrant Gap. From Auburn: I-80 East-35 miles exit #155 Blue Canyon Exit. Turn right onto Blue Canyon Road. Stay left at the Y at Airport Rd. 1.7 miles and stay left at the next Y. Go 1/4 mile property on right Cross Street airport
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 860
Unparsed Address: 860 Blue Canyon Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715
Street Address Filtered: 860 Blue Canyon Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,305
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1929
County: Placer County
APN: 062271008000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Kim L White
Around this home
Schools
Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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Colfax High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 17.1mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
12% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
19 unhealthy days expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$334,000 – $404,000
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