Updated 28/09/2020: Newest listings
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Population: 420 |
USDA Zones: 8a & 8b |
Elevation: 2,484 ft |
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Mad River has lots of raw land for sale as well as ranches, off-grid properties and homes. It is between Dinsmore and Forest Glen on Highway 36, very close to the Humboldt County line. It is located about 1.5 hours from the coast. If you head east for 2 hours you'll arrive in Red Bluff in Tehama County. As the name implies, Mad River is located on the Mad River, but the Van Duzen River also flows here. Hayfork is about 45 minutes away on Hwy 3.
Mad River's elevation is 2,484 ft above sea level so expect snow in the winter. USDA hardiness zone is 8a and 8b. Growing is great here and there is a lot of cannabis cultivation. The population here is 420. The main highway in and out is 36; west will take you to Fortuna in an hour and fifteen minutes. Minor supplies can be purchased in Dinsmore (10 minute drive). East will take you to Red Bluff.
Ruth Lake is a great place to recreate just down the road on Highway 36 and is another consideration for places around here to live. Mad River residents have the Van Duzen Elementary School and the Southern Trinity High School. There is a small burger bar, store and post office. It is only 45 minutes to the Grizzly Creek Redwood Park. The Mad River shows up here and also departs here heading North. Just West of Mad River, the Van Duzen River shows up and follows Highway 36 west.
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Mad River, California is northwest of Trinity County, houses here are in a median ranges of $192,000 and residents with the mix of suburban and rural community. An average of 73% here are local residents and the remaining 27% are renters. Mad River is a popular place for tourist and locals for having mulitple fishing and swimming holes all over the stretch of the River.
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Mad River has lots of raw land for sale as well as ranches, off-grid properties and homes. It is between Dinsmore and Forest Glen on Highway 36, very close to the Humboldt County line. It is located about 1.5 hours from the coast. If you head east for 2 hours you'll arrive in Red Bluff in Tehama County. As the name implies, Mad River is located on the Mad River, but the Van Duzen River also flows here. Hayfork is about 45 minutes away on Hwy 3.
Mad River's elevation is 2,484 ft above sea level so expect snow in the winter. USDA hardiness zone is 8a and 8b. Growing is great here and there is a lot of cannabis cultivation. The population here is 420. The main highway in and out is 36; west will take you to Fortuna in an hour and fifteen minutes. Minor supplies can be purchased in Dinsmore (10 minute drive). East will take you to Red Bluff.
Ruth Lake is a great place to recreate just down the road on Highway 36 and is another consideration for places around here to live. Mad River residents have the Van Duzen Elementary School and the Southern Trinity High School. There is a small burger bar, store and post office. It is only 45 minutes to the Grizzly Creek Redwood Park. The Mad River shows up here and also departs here heading North. Just West of Mad River, the Van Duzen River shows up and follows Highway 36 west.
Updated from the Trinity County MLS : Newest property listings
Rare find! 40 acres with County interim permit for 8,250 sq ft of outdoor cultivation and State provisional license for mixed light. Improvements include 3 separate green...
20 Acre parcel in Mad river on the Trinity county side. State License and County Permits for 10,000 SF with Trinity. Room for developing more nursery space. The property ...
Exceptional views from this 80 acre parcel with 30+ acres of flat usable space. Parcel has 3 wells producing 40gpm, 10gpm, and 3gpm. Developed turn key, all day sun ex...
This parcel offers 10 acres and sits on a south facing hillside. The parcel is located in Mad River area so it is not to far from Ruth Lake and National Forest! This pro...
40 acres of land just outside Dinsmore. Great access, just off of Hwy 36. Land features mixture of forested hills, sunny flats and southern exposure. Permits applied for ...
This property has so much to offer, with a tier one state and county license in hand you are ready to go. The first parcel is 6.05 ac zoned RR with a 1,700 sq ft home tha...
South facing property full of sunshine!! Property has 3,800 square foot of mixed light and 14,250 square foot of outdoor cultivation on file with Humboldt County. Sellers...
Looking for some sunshine in your garden? Well you have found it. Property has 4800 Mixed light and 2000 outdoor cultivation on file at the county and current documents f...
Great 34 Acre recreational property at the top of the ridge on Buck Mountain. Easy access with Forest Service roads that run entirely through the property. This parcel wo...
Walk to the Van Duzen River for a swim, grow a summer garden in the meadow, lounge in your hammock under the park-like big trees! This 1.7 acres is the perfect camp or c...
This 15+ acre parcel has rolling and level terrain with many potential building sites. Take in the mountain and valley views. The upper part of the property has nice grov...
This 40 acre parcel sits just over the Humboldt county line, on top of a beautiful ridge line, offering amazing views. There is a 4 bed, 1 bath house, with a large trex-d...
Come see this move in ready home that's near the school and doctors office. This home may have started out as a manufactured home but has come a long way since then with ...
One of a kind +/-55 acre parcel located in Humboldt near the County line. Property features a small cabin, barn, year round spring, meadows, and oak woodlands. Elevation ...
One of a kind +/-55 acre parcel located in Humboldt near the County line. Property features a small cabin, barn, year round spring, meadows, and oak woodlands. Elevation ...
A perfect location! Only 15 minutes to Ruth Lake and minutes to Dinsmore Store, STHS Clinic, school, PO and Forest Service. Spacious flat area to park your boat and RV, ...
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