For sale Home

Listed Oct 14, 2026

$179,000 Est. $1,184/mo

17771 Us-50 #37

  • 2

    Beds

  • 1

    Baths

  • 800

    Sq ft

The story

Your High Sierra Escape Awaits: Classic USFS Log Cabin nestled in the quiet hamlet of Strawberry and tucked among the pines of the Eldorado National Forest, this classic Forest Service log cabin feels worlds removed from everyday lifeyet sits just minutes off Highway 50. Step onto the porch and the Sierra takes over: filtered light through the canopy, the scent of damp earth and fragrant pines, lush ferns crowding the edges of the lot, and the low, steady hush of the river that never quite leaves you. The surroundings are pure High Sierra magiccool forest, mushrooms and ferns underfoot, and that Hobbit-like sense of being completely enveloped by nature. Inside, thoughtful cosmetic upgrades preserve the soul of a true mountain lodge: warm wood, rooms that smell of pine and firewood, and the easy, lived-in comfort that makes people linger. Come for a Saturday and you'll start planning Thanksgiving. Spend a summer here and the river will make you forget what day it is. Arrive in winter and the forest closes in, quiet and close, turning the cabin into a private secret. This is a rare opportunity: privately owned improvements on USFS land, offered as a straightforward cash purchaseno loan required. It's a genuine foothold in the High Sierra for anyone who already knows they belong up here. Pack the coffee. Bring the dog. Leave the clock behind. Strawberry is waiting. Inquire for details and to arrange a visit.

Facts & features

Home type

Home

Year built

1939

Floors

2

Price per sq ft

$224

Included features

  • Fireplace

    1 fireplace

  • Heating

    Propane, Wall Furnace

  • Appliances

    Free Standing Refrigerator, Free Standing Electric Oven, Free Standing Electric Range

  • Flooring

    Carpet, Linoleum

  • Roof

    Metal

  • Lot Information

    Low Maintenance

  • Water Source

    Untreated, Private

  • Sewer

    Septic System

  • View

    Mountain

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Estimated monthly payment

$1,184 /mo

7% rate · 30-yr fixed · 20% down

  • Principal & interest $953
  • Property tax $179
  • Insurance $52

Includes principal, interest, taxes & insurance.

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Listing Broker

American River Canyon Realtors

Broker Name

American River Canyon Realtors

Agent

Carol S Butler

Phone

3069040