1.12 acres in California Pines, Modoc County, California — forested off-grid land near the Modoc National Forest with direct dirt-road access and flexible owner financing. $7,495 cash, or finance directly with the seller: no bank, no credit check.
Own a quiet, tree-covered parcel at roughly 5,600 feet in the forested high country of California Pines, shaded by mature ponderosa pine, white fir, and cedar. The ground is gently sloped and usable, with a soft forest floor and natural clearings — pitch a tent this season and plan a cabin later.
The draw here is space and access to the outdoors. The lot fronts directly on a subdivision dirt road (not landlocked), and the Modoc National Forest — well over a million acres of public land — sits right to the northeast. Within the California Pines community you'll find stocked trout ponds and campgrounds, and the 256-acre California Pines Lake and Lodge (restaurant and pool) a drive away in the Lake Units. Alturas — the county seat, with groceries, fuel, services, and a hospital — is roughly a 35–45 minute drive.
This region is an outdoor paradise most Californians never see: the Warner Mountains and South Warner Wilderness, the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge on the Pacific Flyway, the Devil's Garden wild horse territory, and Lava Beds National Monument are all within day-trip range.
There are no utilities at the parcel — this is true off-grid land. Plan for a well, septic (approved by Modoc County Health), and solar or generator power. It's a genuine build-eligible recreational lot with recorded subdivision standards, so it's a real building parcel, not just a placeholder. Buyers should confirm current building and use requirements with Modoc County and the POA.
PROPERTY DETAILS
- Size: 1.12 acres
- County: Modoc County, California
- Subdivision: California Pines
- Legal description: Lot 4, Block 6, Unit 2, California Pines
- APN: 035-242-004-000
- GPS: 41.32805, -120.79824
- Elevation: ~5,600 ft
- Access: Dirt subdivision road, direct frontage (not landlocked)
- Zoning: Recreational / subdivision
- Utilities: None — off-grid (well, septic, solar/generator)
- Flood zone: Not in a FEMA flood zone
- POA dues: $150/year
- Property taxes: ~$250/year
- Conveyance: Deed — seller owns free and clear
OWNER FINANCING
We own this land outright and finance it ourselves — we are the bank. No bank, no credit check, no qualifying, and flexible terms. Tell us what works on down payment and monthly amount and we'll structure it. Cash price of $7,495 is the best deal, and we can close fast.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
- Can I camp? Yes, per current California Pines POA rules.
- Can I build? Yes — recorded standards apply (500 sq ft minimum home, standard setbacks, architectural approval). Verify with the county and POA.
- Legal access? Yes — direct dirt-road frontage, not landlocked.
- Utilities? None — off-grid (well, septic, solar/generator).
- Flood zone? No, not in a FEMA flood zone.
- Financing? Yes — direct from the seller, no bank, no credit check. Cash gets the best price.
- POA & taxes? POA $150/year; taxes about $250/year.
- Can I visit? Yes, anytime — it's open land at 41.32805, -120.79824.
- How do I buy? Call, text, or email to reserve; we own it free and clear and can close cash in days.
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