* THREE PARCELS, 55+ ACRES, A SPRING-FED CREEK & POTENTIAL OWNER FINANCING! * Here's an opportunity for those who crave wide-open spaces, rugged terrain, adventure and a little solitude in the Sierra Nevada foothills! Tucked away in the hills approximately 20+ minutes above Oroville, this offering includes THREE separate parcels totaling approximately 55.02 acres, with elevations ranging from roughly 2,440 to 3,000 feet. AP#062-400-024 (9.4± acres) zoned FR5, AP#062-400-015 (9.42± acres) zoned FR5 and AP#062-400-038 (36.2± acres) zoned FR40. One of the property's most intriguing features is Galen Creek, winding through the ravines of the two smaller parcels, fed by natural springs and seasonal runoff. Imagine exploring your own creek beds, searching for traces of gold in this historically rich region, or simply escaping the hustle and bustle to enjoy the sounds of nature while hawks soar overhead and deer dart through the underbrush of what remains! Whether your interests include hunting, recreational target shooting where legally permitted, prospecting, hiking or establishing a secluded recreational getaway, this land offers plenty to spark the imagination. Previously heavily wooded and impacted by the 2020 Bear Fire, the landscape is experiencing natural regrowth, with abundant standing and fallen timber offering a lifetime supply of firewood resources. A previously existing, unpermitted residence was reportedly lost to fire. Interestingly, county records indicate a well was permitted in 2014, reportedly encountering water at approximately 171 feet with an estimated yield of 17 GPM! Whether the well remains usable or even intact is unknown and not guaranteed due to property overgrowth, but could be an exciting discovery for the right buyer. Access is via rural dirt roads a few miles beyond pavement off Galen Ridge Road, adding to the property's remote character. Legal access is currently being investigated through title work and is NOT guaranteed. The land is rugged, overgrown and ready for someone with vision, determination and a taste for adventure. * * POTENTIAL SELLER FINANCING * * may be available with a substantial down payment and mutually negotiated terms. Three parcels, creek frontage, historic gold country and over 55 acres of foothill wilderness. Opportunities like this invite you to think beyond the ordinary! Contact your agent for all details. Buyer should independently verify access, water, permitted uses, property conditions and all information.
The purpose of the FR zone is to allow for the appropriate development of large-lot single-family home, small farmsteads, and related uses in the foothill areas of the county. Standards for the FR zone are intended to ensure that the development of homes respond sensitively to the foothill setting. Permitted residential uses in the FR zones include a single-family home, small residential care home, and an accessory dwelling unit. The FR zone also conditionally permits non-residential uses compatible with a low-density rural setting, including public and quasi-public uses, mining, animal services, hunting and fishing clubs, nurseries, and commercial stables. Animal grazing, crop cultivation, private stables, on-site agricultural product sales, and other similar agricultural activities are permitted uses in the FR zone. The minimum permitted parcel size in the FR zone ranges from 1 acre to 40 acres. The FR zone implements the Foothill Residential land use designation in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
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Equestrian facility
Housing-Senior
Lodging-Full service
Agriculture-Cropland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 94° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
39 unhealthy days expected this year, 41 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Galen Ridge Rd
$88,832
$168 under list price of $89K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $55K to $295K.