The Smiles of Gods is what the Native Americans, who first settled this land, called it. The forest is named for the county in which the greater part of the forest is situated. The county, in turn, is named after the Native American tribe, the Modocs.

The topography is diverse, ranging from the forested Warner Mountain range in the east, to the high plateaus dominated by sage steppe and ancient lava flows around Alturas, and culminating at the Medicine Highlands (the largest shield volcano in North America) in the west. The high desert climate in the valley areas consists of four distinct seasons and an average precipitation of 13 inches, a large part of which comes in the form of snow during the winter months of December to March. Elevation levels in the Modoc range from 9,906 feet at Eagle Peak in the South Warner Wilderness, to 4,000 feet in the valleys.

There are ample opportunities for hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, hunting and fishing. The Modoc is home of more than 300 species of wildlife. The Pacific Flyway crosses directly over the area. During their migration from Alaska and Canada to Mexico, hundreds of thousands of waterfowl use local wetlands as rest stops. Rocky Mountain elk, wild horses, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope are some of the large, unique mammals that call the Modoc their home.

The Modocs remote location ensures recreational visitors a quiet, peaceful experience away from the crowded trails and campgrounds of the Sierra Nevada forests. A backpacker can go days or weeks without seeing another human while visiting the South Warner Wilderness. Views from the Summit Trail in the wilderness extend from the snow-capped peaks of the northern Sierra Nevadas and Cascades, to the Black Rock Desert in northwestern Nevada. Auto tours and scenic byways also offer great scenery for those less adventuresome.

Property Details:

State: California

County: Modoc

APN: 037-011-047

Description: California Pines, Unit 3, Block 1, Lot 21

POA: $105 per year, includes access to stocked fishing ponds, road maintenance, and other amenities.

Size: 1.732 Acres

Elevation: Approximately 6,000 feet

Terrain: Mix of trees and open areas

Zoning: Residential contact us with questions.

Utilities: none yet, can extend power from nearest source and install well/septic

Property Taxes: $58 per year

Closing/Document Fees: None we pay all recording fees and transfer taxes

Legal Conveyance: Warranty Deed guaranteed free and clear title

Guarantee:

Within the first 90 days of purchasing, if you are not happy with your new land investment for ANY reason, we will be happy to process a full refund, no-questions asked. We encourage all new land owners to make sure they visit their property at some point in the first 90 days to confirm that it meets their high expectations. We stand behind this money back guarantee and are confident it separates us from of our competitors.

Purchase Info:

Youre pre-approved, no credit or background checks required.

No closing costs, hidden fees, or prepayment penalties.

Pay off early and receive a 15% discount off the remaining balance.

6-year financing: $200 down payment, then $200/month for 72 months.