Looking for a FREE HOUSE? Wonderful, peaceful, serene, off grid, setting tucked in the lower foothill areas of Oroville, CA. At this elevation of around 1800ft you get to escape the extreme heat of summer and the cold foggy days of winter. Owner cleared a lot of hazardous trees from property, simultaneously opening up the land for use. Lots of parking, garden possibilities. In a known gold mining area of the Gott mine. Traverse the many trails and roads galore, hobby mine the creek. With correct tag, hunting is allowed. And, if that wasn't enough for 40 acres of land, there's a permitted 5 bd 2 bth home that needs cosmetic repairs. Minor area of interior drywall needs repair, but home functional. Has a 20KW generator that is clean burning. Has a 500 gallon LPG tank and two 1000 gallon diesel tank that can get bulk delivery.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
39.76 acresLot Size
$150Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Jiaming Luo•DRE #02125466• Star Realty
Contact: 415-975-1496
Bought with RECIP RECIP•DRE #00000000• Souza Realty & Development
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Market trends in 95916, CA
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
97.0%
3.4% MoM
Median sale price
$220K
$135K MoM
Avg. days on market
289d
41 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 1975 Big Ridge Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML81942827
Nov 10, 2023
Sold
$170,000
$93/sq ft
Oct 27, 2023
Pending
—
Oct 5, 2023
Price Changed
$209,000
$115/sq ft
Sep 21, 2023
Listed
$249,000
$137/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #PA19154256
Aug 29, 2019
Sold
$249,000
$137/sq ft
Aug 29, 2019
Sold
$249,000
$137/sq ft
Aug 16, 2019
Contingent
—
Jul 27, 2019
Price Changed
$249,900
$137/sq ft
Jun 28, 2019
Listed
$249,900
$137/sq ft
Jun 28, 2019
Listed
$279,000
$153/sq ft
Want a FREE HOUSE! Wonderful, peaceful, serene, OFF-GRID, setting tucked in the lower foothill areas of Oroville, CA. At this elevation of around 1800ft you get to escape the extreme heat of summer and the cold foggy days of winter. Canyon Creek traverses most of 2400+ ft of a usable 40 acres of sloping land. Owner has cleared a lot of hazardous trees from property, simultaneously opening up the land for use. Multiple parking, garden possibilities. In a known gold mining area of the Gott mine. Traverse the many trails and roads galore, hobby mine the creek, or play in the pond and swimming hole on a beautiful Granite slide. With correct tag, hunting is allowed. And, if that wasn't enough for 40 acres of land, there's a permitted 5 bd 2 bth home that needs cosmetic repairs. Some eyes will see a lot of work. In all reality this needs some insulation, plywood or siding depending on if you prefer stucco, and a couple windows, to be water tight. Stucco bid is available to interested parties. Minor area of interior drywall needs repair, but home is functional though. Bathrooms are very functional. Has a 20KW generator with about 11500 hours that is clean burning. Has a 500 gallon LPG tank and a 1050 gallon diesel tank that can get bulk delivery fuel. This house could be that perfect getaway. All this serenity for the price in the value of the land. Cal Fire approved turn around in access for defensible protection! 75k down for private financing!
CRMLS #OR19020212
Jun 3, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jan 26, 2019
Listed
$269,000
$147/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 10, 2005
Sold
$389,000
$213/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,880 (+1.5%)
$104,040 + $72,828
$176,868
2024
$1,853 (−43.5%)
$102,000 + $71,400
$173,400
2023
$3,278 (+3.2%)
$100,000 + $70,000
$170,000
2022
$3,175 (+17.2%)
$156,060 + $145,656
$301,716
2021
$2,710 (−0.1%)
$153,000 + $142,800
$295,800
2020
$2,714 (−12.1%)
$151,554 + $100,025
$251,579
2019
$3,086 (+7.0%)
$150,000 + $99,000
$249,000
2018
$2,885 (+8.9%)
$140,000 + $150,000
$290,000
2017
$2,649 (+4.8%)
$105,000 + $145,000
$250,000
2016
$2,527 (+6.8%)
$105,000 + $145,000
$250,000
2015
$2,366 (+0.6%)
$105,000 + $135,000
$240,000
2014
$2,353 (+14.8%)
$105,000 + $120,000
$225,000
2013
$2,050 (−0.8%)
$105,000 + $120,000
$225,000
2012
$2,067
$85,000 + $115,000
$200,000
Tax history for 1975 Big Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,880 (+1.5%)
$104,040 + $72,828
$176,868
2024
$1,853 (−43.5%)
$102,000 + $71,400
$173,400
2023
$3,278 (+3.2%)
$100,000 + $70,000
$170,000
2022
$3,175 (+17.2%)
$156,060 + $145,656
$301,716
2021
$2,710 (−0.1%)
$153,000 + $142,800
$295,800
2020
$2,714 (−12.1%)
$151,554 + $100,025
$251,579
2019
$3,086 (+7.0%)
$150,000 + $99,000
$249,000
2018
$2,885 (+8.9%)
$140,000 + $150,000
$290,000
2017
$2,649 (+4.8%)
$105,000 + $145,000
$250,000
2016
$2,527 (+6.8%)
$105,000 + $145,000
$250,000
2015
$2,366 (+0.6%)
$105,000 + $135,000
$240,000
2014
$2,353 (+14.8%)
$105,000 + $120,000
$225,000
2013
$2,050 (−0.8%)
$105,000 + $120,000
$225,000
2012
$2,067
$85,000 + $115,000
$200,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
39.76 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
1,824
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
071020066000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
TM
MA
Timber Mountain Zone
The purpose of the TM zone is to preserve Butte County's valuable timber resources and to protect both the economic and environmental value of these lands. Standards for the TM zone are intended to support the growing and harvesting of timber, pulp woods, and other forestry products for commercial purposes. Permitted uses include logging, timber processing, crop cultivation, agricultural processing, and the management of forest lands for timber operations and animal grazing. Extractive uses that are generally compatible with forestry operations, including mining and oil and gas extraction, are conditionally permitted in the TM zone. The minimum permitted parcel size in the TM zone is 160 acres. The TM zone allows for 1 single-family home per parcel. The TM zone implements the Timber Mountain land use designation in the General Plan.
Zone overlays
Military Airspace Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Processing
Infrastructure
Lodging & hospitality
Educational/school
Agriculture-Cropland
Jan 11, 1999 • Final
Residential
Complete work on a deck for a single-family home.
Addition
Remodel
Jan 11, 1999 • Final
Residential
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 1
Parking Description: Uncovered Parking
Parking Spaces: 8
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5
Bedrooms: More than One Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Shower and Tub
Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room, Storage, Utility Room
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas)
Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl/Linoleum
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Free-Standing, In Living Room, Wood-Burning
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Window/Wall Unit
Heating: Fireplace, Space Heater, Stove (Wood)
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Hills, Valley
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Yard/Grounds: Balcony/Patio
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Concrete, Wood
Concrete Grid, Post & Pier
Property Features
Amenities: Garden Window(s), Security Gate
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,824
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 702585
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 39.76
Lot Description: Agricultural Use, Farm Animals (Permitted), Grade (Rolling), Grade (Side Slope), Pond On Site, Stream (Seasonal), Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: U
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Utilities: Generator, Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Oroville City Elementary
High School District: Oroville Union High
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 162 to Simmons Rd, take right on Simmons 4.1 miles, proceed to fork in road where gravel takes off to left and asphalt proceeds. Big Ridge Runs into Simmons rd approx. 1 mile from the property
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,824
Stories: —
Lot Size: 39.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Butte County
APN: 071020066000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
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Schools
Places
Transit
Berry Creek Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Las Plumas High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.4mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 102° expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
43 unhealthy days expected this year, 45 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$260,000 – $315,000
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