2.33 acres. California Pines, Modoc County, CA. Two adjoining wooded lots — Lots 29 & 30, Block 17, Hill Unit 3. $15,000 cash or owner financing available. No banks, no credit check. Gravel and dirt road access. POA maintained roads. No rear neighbors — backs directly to public land.
Two side-by-side parcels in California Pines, Modoc County, California — one of Northern California's most accessible and affordable recreational land communities. Together these lots total 2.33 acres of wooded, gently sloping terrain with natural pine cover, private setting, and direct backing to government land. At $15,000 for both, this is an entry-level buy into a master-planned recreational community with real infrastructure, real amenities, and decades of established ownership history.
WHAT YOU GET — TWO ADJOINING LOTS
Lots 29 and 30 sit side by side, giving you a combined footprint that works as a single usable parcel. Wooded and gently sloped with natural tree cover. No rear neighbors — the property backs directly to public land. Surround yourself with towering pines, conservation areas, and panoramic views of the Modoc National Forest and surrounding mountains. Corners are staked and pinned — no guesswork on boundaries. Lassen County
ZONING & PERMITTED USES
Zoned Recreational/Residential, Modoc County. Permitted uses include building a single-family cabin or residence (500 sq. ft. minimum enclosed living space per POA CC&Rs), camping (up to 30 days at a time), and recreational use. No time limit on when you must build — hold it vacant as long as you like.
HILL UNIT 3 CC&R HIGHLIGHTS — KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY
Buyers should be aware of the following recorded CC&Rs for Hill Unit 3:
Minimum residence size: 500 sq. ft. of fully enclosed living space
~Tree removal: No tree over 4 inches in diameter may be removed without written committee approval
~No used or pre-existing structures may be relocated or placed on the lot
~Construction timeline: All buildings must be completed within 6 months of construction start
~POA dues: Approximately $105 per year
Buyers are encouraged to review the full CC&Rs and contact the California Pines POA directly at (530) 233-4801 prior to purchase.
UTILITIES — OFF-GRID SETUP
No existing well or septic on either parcel. Well and septic permits required for development. Power is available along the main road through most Hill Units — connection cost depends on distance to nearest pole, contact PG&E for extension quote. Solar and battery system is a viable and cost-effective alternative. Lassen County
CALIFORNIA PINES COMMUNITY AMENITIES
California Pines is surrounded by 2 million acres of Modoc National Forest. The California Pines Lake is 256 acres, adjacent to the California Pines Lodge — an 8,000 sq. ft. facility with a restaurant, lounge, 28 motel units, swimming pool, recreation room, a 4,400-foot airstrip, and campground. The POA maintains roads and community infrastructure throughout the community. Frugal Off Grid + 2
LOCATION — MODOC COUNTY, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Approximately 35 miles southwest of Alturas, CA, 139 miles northeast of Redding, CA, and 187 miles northwest of Reno, NV. Direct access via US Highway 395, Highway 139, and Highway 299. Within minutes of hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, boating, 4-wheel drive, snowmobiling, and exploring Modoc National Forest and Modoc National Wildlife Refuge. Lava Beds National Monument and Goose Lake are also within 50 miles. Frugal Off GridLassen County
IDEAL FOR
Off-grid cabin builders, recreational campers, hunters, weekend retreat buyers, beginning land investors, and buyers seeking affordable wooded acreage in Northern California.