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Markleeville,CA 96120
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,448 sqft
Price per Sqft $122
MLS Listing ID 250004854
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Year Built 1872
Annual Tax Amount $1,481
Lot Size 5.000 Acres
Acres 5.0
Lot Dimensions 5.0
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Here is a rare opportunity to own a bit of history! Located on 5 beautiful acres of tall pines, with a long stretch of Silver Creek running through it, the Chalmer's Mansion was erected sometime around 1872 and is home to the first smelter in the Silver Mountain area. This smelter still stands today! A silver boomtown in 1866, the mansions owner initially came to Silver Mountain City to develop silver mines and eventually acquired the Exchequer mine (and others) located near the property, where he eventually built his home. It became known as the Chalmers Mansion. With a then a population of 3000 people, Silver Mountain City was the county seat of Alpine County from 1864-1875. Portions of the city jail still stand at the historical site located near the Mansion, off of Highway 4. Although currently uninhabitable, this home has tons of potential! It is located "off GRID" with no power available. There is no well on the property, but in the past, the current owner has utilized gravity flow water from a spring that is located above the property which they have water rights to. The system hasn't been used for a few years and will need to be rebuilt OR there may be the possibility of drilling a well on the parcel (needs to be confirmed with Alpine County). There is a septic tank and leach field which was installed in approximately 2007. A propane tank is at the property and is used for the water heater and the kitchen range. Access may be limited during heavy winters. Ebbett's Pass (Hwy 4) is gated when there is snow accumulation, so the only access would be by snowmobile, a tracked ATV or vehicle, or on foot.
Location
State CA
County Alpine
Zoning SFR
Direction Hwy 89
Rooms
Family Room Separate Formal Room
Other Rooms Loft
Dining Room Separate Formal Room
Kitchen None
Interior
Heating Fireplace(s),None
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplace Yes
Laundry None
Exterior
Exterior Feature None
Parking Features None
Utilities Available Propane
Amenities Available None
View Y/N Yes
View Mountain(s),Trees/Woods
Roof Type Composition,Pitched,Shingle
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Gentle Sloping,Rolling Slope,Wooded
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Structure Type Wood Siding
Schools
Elementary Schools Diamond Valley
Middle Schools Diamond Valley
High Schools Douglas
Others
Tax ID 004100002000
Acceptable Financing Cash,Owner May Carry
Listing Terms Cash,Owner May Carry
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