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Property Description
Fully updated turnkey classic chalet! This completely remodeled and turnkey mountain cabin is located in the heart of Dorrington! The beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath chalet blends classic Sierra charm with a fresh, stylish interior and is ready to enjoy from day one. Warm wood ceilings and exposed beams preserve the cabin character, while the thoughtfully remodeled living spaces bring a clean, updated feel throughout. The open living, dining and kitchen areas make gathering easy, with abundant natural light, updated finishes and a wood stove for cozy winter evenings. A main-level bedroom and full bath provide convenient single-level living, while the spacious upstairs second bedroom offers plenty of room for family and guests. Outside, enjoy the brand-new massive back deck, surrounded by towering trees and designed for morning coffee, summer barbecues and unwinding after a day in the mountains. Enjoy plenty of room for storing your lake toys and snow sleds under the house! The approximately 1/3-acre lot provides a peaceful forest setting with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Located in desirable Snowshoe Springs, HOA dues include water and access to the private lake and beach areas. Optional membership to the nearby Big Trees Village Recreation Center offers swimming pools, tennis and bocce courts, barbecue and recreation areas, and more. Just minutes from Calaveras Big Trees State Park and an easy drive to Bear Valley, Lake Alpine, Spicer Reservoir, Arnold and year-round Sierra recreation. Offered turnkey and ready for immediate enjoyment, this is an ideal full-time mountain retreat, weekend getaway or vacation rental property without the work of starting from scratch!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3659 Ben Thorn Dr
General
- Price: $385,000
- HOA FEE: $100/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: METROLIST_Cali
- MLS ID: 226101828
- Updated: 8/13/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Loft, Living Room
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Storage Area(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood Stove
- Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Stone Counter
- Dining Room: Dining/Living Combo
- Laundry: None
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: See Remarks
Parking
- Parking: Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
Location
- County: Calaveras
- Subdivision: Snowshoe Springs
- Cross Streets: Slum Gullion Gulch
- Driving Directions: Highway 4 to Boards Crossing. Left on Ben Thorn, cabin is on the left.
School Information
- School District: Calaveras
- Elem School District: Vallecito Union
- Midd School District: Vallecito Union
- High School District: Brett Harte Union
Community
- Association: Yes
- Home Owners Assn.: 1
- Assoc. Fees Include: Water
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Wood Stove
- Heating Fuel: Wood Stove
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic System
- Water: Water District, Private
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Internet Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cabin
- Construction: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Foundation: ConcretePerimeter, PillarPostPier
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Dual Pane Full, Dual Pane Partial
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,020
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Year Built: 1973
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage
Lot Features
- Property View: Forest
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 15,246
- Irrigation System: None
- Topography: Forest
- Elevation (Approx.): 5000
- Zoning: R1
- Lot Description: See Remarks
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,200
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- APN: 025-008-025-000
Listed by Dorrington Realty, Inc
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Schools
Schools serving 3659 Ben Thorn Dr
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hazel Fischer Elementary School 1605 Blagen Road, Arnold, CA 95223 | K-5 | 4.7 mi |
Avery Middle School 4545 Moran Road, Avery, CA 95224 | 6-8 | 8.6 mi |
Bret Harte Union High School 364 Murphys Grade Rd., Angels Camp, CA 95221 | 9-12 | 21.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3659 Ben Thorn Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/13/2026
Listed
$385,000
47.23%
MLS
10/19/2022
Sold
$261,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 3659 Ben Thorn Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,495
—
$277,505
2%
2025
$3,495
3%
$272,064
2%
2023
$3,397
—
$266,730
2%
2023
$3,397
286%
$261,500
542%
2022
$881
1%
$40,757
2%
2021
$873
1%
$39,958
1%
2020
$862
1%
$39,549
2%
2019
$850
21%
$38,775
2%
2018
$705
2%
$38,016
2%
2017
$693
—
$37,272
2%
2016
$692
7%
$36,543
2%
2015
$649
2%
$35,995
2%
2014
$639
—
$35,291
—
2013
$638
—
$35,133
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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3659 Ben Thorn Drive, Dorrington, CA 95223 (MLS# 226101828) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 3659 Ben Thorn Drive is currently listed for $385,000 and was received on August 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 3659 Ben Thorn Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Dorrington? You can browse all Dorrington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

