Home | Yuba County | Brownsville | 95919 | 8979 La Porte Rd
MLS: ME226088776 | Status: Active | Price: $1,500,000
Beds/Baths: 1 / 1
Property Type: Residential
| Bed | Bath | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1,000 | 94.4 | – |
Step into California history with this extraordinary opportunity to own the original land where the historic town of Brownsville once stood. Dating back to the 1800s, this remarkable 94-acre property is rich with character and heritage. Long before today, this site was home to a bustling hotel, sawmill, boarding houses, saloons, stores, and other structures that served as the heart of the community during the Gold Rush era. Today, the property offers an exceptional blend of history, natural beauty, and future potential. Nearly all 94 acres are level to gently rolling and highly usable, with a healthy stand of marketable timber and an impressive collection of majestic mature trees, including rare historic grove of American chestnut trees that continue to produce each season. The property includes two beautifully updated one-bedroom, one-bath homes, providing comfortable accommodations for owners, guests, or rental income. A magnificent century-old barn stands as a centerpiece of the property, preserving the craftsmanship and stories of generations past while offering endless possibilities for events, storage, or restoration. The expansive manicured grounds have hosted numerous community gatherings and feature charming period-style vignettes reminiscent of Brownsville's ea
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ME226088776 |
| MLS Source | MetroList Services, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 0 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | Updated Bath(s) |
| Kitchen | Island, Updated |
| Appliances | Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator |
| Dining Room | Other |
| Fireplace | Wood Stove |
| Flooring | Tile, Wood |
| Laundry | Laundry Area |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan |
| Heating | Central Forced Air, Propane, Stove - Wood |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Metal |
| Foundation | Slab, Other, Concrete Perimeter and Slab |
| Pool | Pool - No |
| Style | Cottage |
| Horse Property | Yes |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | No Garage, RV Possible, Garage: 0 Car(s) |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Water | Public, Well |
| Zoning | commercial residential |
Eric Hatch
Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
License #: 01180864
Phone: (530) 277-3489
| # Buildings | # Leased Units | # Total Units |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | – |
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