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Property ID: 128

Low-Tax 1.997-Acre Lot in California Pines Un 3, CA — $239/mo Owner Financed, Only $47/yr Taxes

County & State

Modoc, California

Acreage

1.997

Zoning

Agricultural Residential

Property Use

Manufactured Homes Allowed, Mobile Homes Allowed, Off the Grid, Part-Time Camping Allowed

Description
Own 1.997 acres of wide-open land in California Pines Un 3, Modoc County, California. This quiet California Pines Un 3 parcel gives you room to breathe, with the town of Alturas and its everyday amenities within easy reach. The acreage suits camping, recreation, and long-term building plans, and access is via dirt road. There is no water or power on-site today, so most buyers plan for a well or hauled water and off-grid solar, which is common and permitted throughout the area. There is no restrictive HOA holding you back, so you keep real freedom to use the land the way you want. We make ownership simple with owner financing, no credit checks, and no prepayment penalties, so you can lock in this parcel today for a low monthly payment. Message us now to claim it before it is gone.
Location
Property ID

128

City

Alturas

State

California

Zip Code

96101

County

Modoc

GPS Coordinates

41.29099, -120.759286

Property Specifics
Parcel Number (APN)

037-301-014-000

Annual Property Taxes

47.4

HOA

None

HOA Dues (monthly)

$0

Subdivision

California Pines Un 3

Short Legal

Lot 24, Block 69, California Pines Unit 3, a subdivision of the County of Modoc according to the official Plat thereof, filed in Book 2 of Maps in Modoc County Records

Property Characteristics
Acreage

1.997

Shape

Rectangular

Slope

Flat

Elevation

ft above sea level

Access Type

Dirt

Legal access?

Yes

Lot Dimensions

269 ft x 738 ft (rectangular)

Building Information

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Time Limit to Build

No express build deadline in RR zone standards (Table 6-3). CA Gov Code 66499.57 gives a ~24-month vesting period on approved subdivisions/maps. Confirm any permit-expiration clock with Planning (530) 233-6406.

Zoning Designation

RR (Rural Residential)

Zoning Definition

Permits residential development while maintaining rural character; range of 1-15 acres (RR-1 = 1-acre minimum). Per Modoc County Code Title 18, Ch. 18.30 / Zoning Code Tables 6-2 & 6-3.

Single Family Homes Allowed?

Yes - Single-Family Detached is Permitted (P) in RR (Table 6-2).

Modular Homes Allowed?

Yes - modular homes built to CA HCD standards are treated as single-family dwellings, permitted by right in RR (Table 6-2).

Manufactured Homes Allowed?

Yes - explicitly Permitted (P) in RR (Table 6-2). Per Zoning Code 18.100.050 a manufactured home is deemed a one-family dwelling.

Mobile Homes Allowed?

Yes - per Zoning Code 18.100.050 mobile homes are treated identically to manufactured homes; deemed a one-family dwelling permitted in RR.

Tiny Home Friendly?

Conditional - a tiny home on a foundation (<=400 SF) is permitted as single-family detached. A Tiny Home on Wheels (THOW) is classified as an RV under CA law and is NOT a permitted permanent dwelling in RR. Confirm with Planning (530) 233-6406.

Septic System Required to Building?

Yes - on-site septic required (no public sewer on most lots; no lot under 2 ac without public sewer).

Driveway Cut Required to Building?

Not expressly mandated by the zoning code; the 20 ft front-yard setback (Table 6-3) implies road/driveway access. Access/encroachment permits via Modoc County Road Department (530) 233-6205.

Moratorium on Building?

None known

Allowable Uses
Full-Time RV Living Allowed?

No (as a permanent residence). RVs are not a permitted primary residential use in RR. RV/mobile-home parks require a Use Permit and are only permitted in RL, RH, Commercial, IL, and Industrial zones - not RR.

RV on the Property While I Build?

Not codified as permitted in the RR zone text, but common practice in rural CA. Confirm temporary occupancy permit during active construction with Planning (530) 233-6406.

Camping in an RV Allowed?

Short-term only, likely. No explicit RR authorization for extended RV camping; CA generally allows limited camping (~14-30 days) on owned land. Confirm with Planning (530) 233-6406.

Tent Camping Allowed?

Short-term likely permitted on private RR land; no Modoc-specific code authorization for extended camping and no specific prohibition found. Confirm with Planning (530) 233-6406.

Hunting Allowed?

Yes

Activities Allowed on Property/Nearby

Camping, Sightseeing

Water
Current Water Source?

None — well or hauled water required

Details About Existing Water Source

Would need to dig a well, use an atmospheric water generator or haul water with a cistern system

Allowable to Drill a Well?

Yes

Allowed to Install Water Tanks?

Yes

Rainwater Collection Allowed?

Yes - CA allows residential rainwater capture.

Sewer, Septic or Other
Currently have sewer?

No

Is it allowable to install a septic system?

Yes

Electricity
Currently have electricity?

No

Details About Existing Power?

Solar, wind or generator

Wind Generators Allowed?

Yes

Solar Allowed?

Yes

Gas
Currently Have Gas?

No

Propane Tanks Allowed?

Yes

Contact information

Email: hello@acrepal.com or Call: (512) 764-1805

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