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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,000 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 4 days ago
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1883 Miner's Cabin located in the Historically designated CA Gold Rush town of Forest City. Situated on a year around stream, near the center of town. Features include on grid power, 3 bedrooms, a large ground level bath with claw leg soaking tub and a big basement. With some TLC this home would make an amazing vacation rental, being strategically located near 50 miles of mountain biking trails and so much Gold Mining history. Many of the cabins in Forest City are owned by mountain bike enthusiasts and those looking to reconnect with nature. This is a great opportunity to help preserve this piece of California's historic past for future generations to enjoy!

Full Property Details for 208 Main St

General

  • Price: $99,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: METROLIST_Cali
  • MLS ID: 226002884
  • Updated: 2/9/2026
  • Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Rooms/Areas: Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Interior Features: Storage Area(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Appliances: Free Standing Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Other
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: Ground Floor
  • Optional Bedroom: 4

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Butlers Pantry, Laminate Counter
  • Dining Room: Space in Kitchen
  • Laundry: None

Parking

  • Parking: No Garage, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+

Location

  • County: Sierra
  • Cross Streets: School St
  • Driving Directions: Ridge Rd to Mountain House Rd towards Forest City to to Main St to PIQ. Property on Main St in Forest City.
  • Direction Faces: North

School Information

  • School District: Sierra
  • Elem School District: Sierra-Plumas Joint
  • Midd School District: Sierra-Plumas Joint
  • High School District: Sierra-Plumas Joint

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Fireplace(s), Wood Stove

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Connected
  • Water: Untreated, Other
  • Utility Description: Electric

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Rustic, Farmhouse
  • Construction: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Foundation: PillarPostPier
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 1,000
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Not Verified
  • Current Bldg. Use: Vacation Rental
  • Year Built: 1883

Lot Features

  • Property View: Downtown, Forest, Water, Woods
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,712
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Irrigation System: Spring(s)
  • Topography: Snow Line Below, Lot Grade Varies, Trees Few
  • Elevation (Approx.): 4480
  • Present Use: Vacation Rental
  • Zoning: Forest
  • Lot Description: Stream Year Round
  • Fencing (Description): None

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: None
  • Restrictions: See Remarks
  • APN: 004-190-001-000

Listed by eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.

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Schools serving 208 Main St

School District:Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Downieville Elementary School
130 School Street, Downieville, CA 95936
K-60.1 mi
Loyalton Elementary School
111 Beckwith Road, Loyalton, CA 96118
K-632.1 mi
Downieville Junior-Senior High School
130 School Street, Downieville, CA 95936
7-120.1 mi
Loyalton High School
700 4th Street, Loyalton, CA 96118
7-1232.2 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 208 Main St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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2/09/2026
Listed
$99,000
-75.85%
MLS
10/11/2013
Sold
$410,000
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Tax History for 208 Main St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,992
3%
$536,364
2%
2024
$6,769
6%
$525,347
2%
2023
$6,383
3%
$514,658
2%
2022
$6,218
7%
$506,292
2%
2021
$5,800
-17%
$495,274
1%
2020
$7,026
-15%
$490,438
3%
2019
$8,229
19%
$475,387
2%
2018
$6,907
16%
$466,544
2%
2017
$5,959
1%
$457,416
2%
2016
$5,897
1%
$448,687
2%
2015
$5,862
7%
$441,932
2%
2014
$5,464
35%
$433,383
43%
2013
$4,037
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$304,001
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