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Address
201 Sierra Madre Road, Rail Road Flat, CA
Price
$ 485,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#226030556
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCALAVERAS
- CityRail Road Flat
- AreaRail Road Flat
- Zip95248
- StyleRanch,Contemporary
- Year Built2008
- Price$ 485,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1232
- Lot Size13.55 Acres
Data Source:
MetroList MLS
Property Description
Two homes, one property! Experience the epitome of off-grid sustainable living on this 13.55-acre property in California's Sierra Nevada Foothills. Meticulously designed 1232 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bath rammed earth home has 18-inch-thick hand-rammed earthen walls made from earth at the building site, blending artistic beauty with high-performance thermal mass for energy-efficient living year-round. The second home is 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1200 square foot manufactured home in beautiful condition, still on HCD roles. Great property for a family compound or getaway. The entire property is off-grid, running on solar for the well and power, with back-up generators. Rammed earth homes are known for their passive heating/cooling, superior sound insulation, fire-resistance, low maintenance, and durability that lasts for generations. Features in the rammed earth home include three-zone radiant heat floors with gas boiler, a woodstove, laminate flooring throughout, low emissivity (low-e) vinyl windows, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gas stove/oven, custom lighting, photovoltaic (PV) solar, solar battery pack, and a back-up whole house propane generator. Both bedrooms have exterior doors for direct outside access to the covered patio or back yard garden area. The bathroom features a shower, soaking tub, tile floors and granite counter. The main living area also features an alcove area ideal for a home office. The 350-square-foot attic offers additional space for storage or other use. Other property features include three RV hookups with septic and water, a 16 gpm well with 11 gpm Grundfos solar pump and a 5,000-gallon tank system that feeds water throughout the property with two-inch diameter PVC. The property has a six-bedroom septic system for expansion. Other features on the property include a 10x12 bunkhouse/storage building and a 1016 bunkhouse with view deck, water, electricity, woodstove and laminate flooring. Garden terraces have water bibs for irrigation. Enjoy the privacy, sustainability, wildlife and natural beauty this property provides.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 3/14/2026 | Listed $485,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic System |
|---|---|
| Heating | Propane,Radiant Floor,Wood Stove |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s) |
| Utilities | DSL Available,Internet Available,Solar,Off Grid,See Remarks,Propane,Propane Tank Leased |
| Roof | Metal |
| Appliances | Free Standing Gas Range,Gas Cook Top,Gas Water Heater,Hood Over Range,Dishwasher |
| Garage Spaces | 0.0 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Awning,Front Porch,Covered Patio |
| Architectural Style | Ranch,Contemporary,See Remarks |
| Construction Materials | Rammed Earth |
| Year Built | 2008 |
| Electric | Generator,See Remarks |
| View | Ridge,Hills,Woods |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Topography | Downslope,Level,Lot Grade Varies,Trees Many,Upslope |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Elevation | 2600 |
| County | Calaveras |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Energy Efficient | Construction,Heating |
| Facing Direction | Southwest |
| Other Structures | Shed(s),Storage,Guest House,Outbuilding |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Close Price | 0.0 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Take Mountain Ranch Road to Wharregard Road. Take Wharregard Road to Sierra Madre Road. |
| City | Rail Road Flat |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Calaveras Unified |
| Zoning Description | RA-10 |
| Open Parking Spaces | 0.0 |
| MLS Area | 22029 |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 590238.0 |
| Carport Spaces | 0.0 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Property Condition | Original |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | Calaveras Unified |
| Elementary School District | Calaveras Unified |
| Year Built Source | Assessor Agent-Fill |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Cathedral Ceiling |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Laminate,Tile |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Stove |
| Window Features | Low E Glass Full |
| Laundry Features | Cabinets,Sink,Gas Hook-Up,Ground Floor,Inside Area |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor Agent-Fill |
| Kitchen Features | Kitchen/Family Combo,Laminate Counter |
| Total Baths | 1 |
| Living Room Features | Cathedral/Vaulted,Great Room |
| Dining Room Features | Dining/Family Combo |
| RoomBathsOtherFeatures | Shower Stall(s),Granite,Tub,Window |
Exterior Features
| Fencing | Partial |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | No Garage,Attached,Covered,Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+ |
| Lot Features | Private,Garden,Shape Regular |
| Water Source | Private,Well |
| Total Parking | 0.0 |
| Land Use | Farm,Residential |
| Foundation Details | Concrete,Slab |
| Spa | No |
| Lot Size Acres | 13.55 |
| Road Surface Type | Gravel |
| Private Pool | No |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor Agent-Fill |
| Road Responsibility | Private Maintained Road |
| Horse Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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