
Residential Land for Sale in Christensen, California
Modoc County, Christensen, CA 96116
Escape to the mountains with this beautiful 1-acre property in California Pines, California. Surrounded by tall pine trees, fresh mountain air, and peaceful natural scenery, this is the perfect place for a future getaway, cabin retreat, retirement property, or long-term land investment.
California Pines is known for its beautiful wooded setting, outdoor recreation, and peaceful mountain lifestyle, making this a highly desirable niche market for land buyers.
Property Highlights
Property Type: Vacant land
Terrain: Mostly usable wooded land with mature pine trees
Utilities: Well and Septic Needed. Electric at the road
Why This Property Stands Out
Full 1 acre (larger than many CA Pines lots)
Beautiful pine tree setting
Peaceful mountain atmosphere
Great for cabin, retreat, recreation, or long-term hold
Affordable California mountain land opportunity
Unique alternative to expensive mountain markets
Area Benefits
Located in scenic California Pines
Property can close through title company with title insurance for approx. $1,500 - $2,000. In house closing is available for $499. Buyer is to perform their own due diligence and pay all closing costs and title fees if choosing to close with title company.
**Zoning: RESIDENTIAL-HIGH DENSITY (RH) ZONE - The purpose of an RH zone is to promote the health, safety and general welfare by providing sufficient space in appropriate locations for residential development of all densities to meet the varying housing needs of the existing and expected future population, and to provide appropriate space for public and quasi-public uses and other private uses necessary to serve the needs of the nearby residents, when such uses are compatible with residential uses.
**Allowed Uses: RESIDENTIAL (Mobile, Modular,Cabin) , and RECREATIONAL facilities
A primary residence can be built + accessory buildings as long as there is a primary residence.
Minimum Square footage for Modoc County is 600 sq ft. Camping is only allowed for 30 days out of the year.
RV Living: RV occupancy is capped at a maximum of 30 consecutive days
LOT REQUIREMENTS
Maximum lot coverage: sixty percent (60%)
SETBACKS
Minimum yards:
Front, side street: dwellings and nonfarm buildings: twenty feet; farm buildings: ten feet (10 feet)
Rear, side: five feet (5 feet)
Maximum height: buildings: two stories, not to exceed fifty feet; other structures: fifty feet;
Legal Road Access? Yes
Farm Animals Allowed? No
Impact Fee: N/A
Flood Zone Area: Flood Zone D
Location
- County
- Modoc County
- Zip code
- 96116
Property details
- Lot size
- 0.94 acres40,946 sq ft
- Access
- Public road
- Posted
Parcels
- 041-622-007-000
Legal description
Lot 46, Block 11, Unit 5
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | New listing | $3,400 | — | Property seller |
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