80 beautiful acres of pristine timberland await at High Sierra Forest, a private sanctuary in the heart of Emigrant Gap, California. This expansive property offers towering evergreens, open meadows, and the crisp mountain air of the High Sierra, creating an unmatched backdrop for your vision. Zoned TPZ (Timberland Production Zone), it enjoys dramatically reduced property taxescurrently only $100 per yearwhile still permitting the development of a single-family residence. Design a custom mountain retreat, build an off-grid hideaway, or hold as a long-term legacy investment to pass down through generations. For outdoor enthusiasts, the land is a playground of possibilities: hike your own forest trails, set up a private camp beneath star-filled skies, or enjoy evenings around a fire in complete seclusion. Wildlife is abundant, the setting is serene, and the potential is as vast as the land itself. Ideally located between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Small public Airport, Alta, just minutes away. Emigrant Gap offers easy access to skiing, fishing, and endless recreation. A rare property of this scale and natural beauty. High Sierra Forest is more than just land...it is a lifestyle, an investment, and your chance to own a true piece of California's mountain wilderness.
Vacant landProperty Type
80 acresLot Size
$4,088Price/Acres
$100/moHOA Dues
Listed by Janet DeLeo•DRE #02108215• California Outdoor Properties, Inc.
Listed by Ed Perry•DRE #02083581• California Outdoor Properties, Inc.
10 acres in beautiful Alta! Plenty of space to build a secluded retreat with close proximity to Truckee. Located on a paved, plowed road with year-round access.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on May 7, 2026.
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Residential-Forest District
The purpose of the Residential-Forest district is to provide opportunities for rural residential living in the forested, mountainous or foothill areas of Placer County.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
11% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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3 days above 90° expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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19 unhealthy days expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
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Alta, CA • 95701
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Kearsarge Ml
$288,086
$39K under list price of $327K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $50K to $432K.