California Acreage For Sale – 77 Acres Hwy 299E, Bella Vista, CA $80K

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*** Superfund Site Due To Toxic Chemicals *** *** EPA Designated Cleanup Site ***

Located in the historic town of Ingot, where in 1862 the old timers mined for silver, copper, and zinc, this extremely unique property is associated with the historic Afterthought Smelter, where rock was processed to extract precious metals. Mineral rights are reported to extend from 0 to 100 feet down. The property includes approximately 580 feet of year-round Cow Creek, which contains fish. The property also extends to the west side of the highway, where it adjoins approximately 292 acres of BLM land. Just off the highway, a steep dirt trail less than ½ mile long leads to a private getaway area near the top of the property, with views toward Mt. Lassen and a small flat area. Elevation ranges from approximately 1,100 to 1,550 feet, below the snow. This property and others in the area are also receiving government funding for cleanup of historic mine/minerals and toxic chemicals through the EPA Superfund program, reportedly at no cost to the property owner. Due to ongoing EPA cleanup activities associated with the historic mining and smelter areas, buyers may wish to focus recreational use on the highway side of the creek and the upper west portions of the property while cleanup activities continue. This is a truly unique property offering year-round creek frontage, historic mining significance, BLM-adjacent land, and a private recreational area with mountain views.

Directions: Hwy 299 access…. From the My T Fine Food Store in Bella Vista on Hwy 299 go 11 miles to property on both sides of the road minus the hwy frontage. Dirt road on left takes you up to the private flat area away from the highway.

Physical but not deeded access… May have Prescriptive Easement potential according to seller. Back way, (drive in way) into the property from Oak Run, CA…. (No cars or the like) Hwy 44E to Palo Cedro, CA exit. Left on Deschutes Rd. Right on Old Forty Four Dr. go 2 miles. Straight on Oak Run Road go 15.2 miles. Left on Donkey Mine Rd go 1.8 miles. Keep left at “Y” go 1.2 miles. Right at “Y” go .3 miles. Right at “Y” go 1/2 mile to Red Posts and start of property. I would stay away from the interior of the property.

APN: 097-090-015-000 & 097-090-016-000

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