The Pines At Pioneer

The Pines In Pioneer is a premier multi-purpose property in Amador County. Located 2.1-miles east of Pioneer, you’ll find this 81.93-acre parcel in the heart of the Sierra Nevada. The scenic property is prime residential and recreational land along CA-88, just 16-miles east of Jackson. A mountain property offering excellent access, mature trees, creek and striking views. This centrally located property is ready for your home or getaway retreat.

Land

This scenic and versatile property has a healthy population of conifer and deciduous trees with excellent views of the surrounding foothills and mountains. The surveyed property is gated and accessed by a well-maintained road along CA-88. The South Branch of the Sutter Creek traverses the land, with a seasonal pond in the northwest portion of the property. The land has several excellent building sites optimal for a home, cabin or other structure(s). Wildflowers and flowering plants bring a sparkle in the spring and early summer and the land has rich habitat for deer, quail and other wildlife. There are many sites for a water well, and electrical power is nearby. A bonus is the BLM land on the south side of the property. PG&E has an 87.5-ft wide easement along the route of the transmission lines that traverse the south portion of the property (contact listing agent for more information). Amador County APN 031-010-116.

Improvements

Fencing, including entrance gate at the north side of the property and a second gate at east side of the property.

Recreation

The Pines In Pioneer property and the surrounding Sierra Nevada region provides many outdoor activity opportunities such as hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, and more. Activities are plentiful in the surrounding hills, lakes, rivers and streams of the foothill communities and surrounding mountains. Bear River Reservoir is about 23-miles east and the popular Silver Lake and Kit Carson Lodge is about a 45-minute drive east along CA-88. Just a few miles further and you’ll find some of the best snow in the west at Kirkwood Ski Resort. CA-88 is a very popular year-around route to Lake Tahoe, one of the most scenic – and largest – alpine lake in the US. Several popular foothill lakes are a short drive to the west. A wide array of spectacular wineries are in Amador County, just a few miles west of Pioneer. The popular Jackson Rancheria is a 20-min drive to the west.

Agriculture

Mature timber.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

Yes – See Title Report.

Region & Climate

Pioneer and the neighboring communities of Volcano, Pine Grove and others in Amador County offer year-round residents and visitors excellent west coast climate and weather. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 38°F to 88°F and is rarely below 30°F or above 95°F. Winters in the area are generally mild, with mild snowfall, while summers can be warm to hot. Rainfall is light and spreads throughout the year, making it an ideal climate for outdoor living and activities like fishing and hiking. Pioneer can get 48 inches of rain, on average, per year and snowfall is relatively light due to its lower elevation. On average, there are 259 sunny days per year in Pioneer. The US average is 205 sunny days. For almost two centuries, people have been attracted to Upcountry; the sparkling mountain lakes; grassy meadows with glassy smooth ponds; profuse wildflowers; deep river canyons; dramatic mountain passes; and the rich diversity of recreation and history to be found.

History

PIONEER: Logging and lumbering in California’s Sierra Nevada began well before gold was discovered. In the early 1800′s logging was a laborious, slow, and dangerous profession, with brute strength and animal power being top requirements. The discovery of gold in 1848 brought a new demand for wood products. In January of 1848, the sawmill that James Marshall was building at Coloma was to be powered by water from the nearby American River. Although steam-powered mills had been sawing lumber for many years back East, water power was as good as it got in California. In fact, out West, much of the small quantity of lumber needed was still being produced by whip-sawing. While Marshall found gold, the resulting population explosion created a tremendous demand for timber products. They were needed for buildings, water flumes, mine timbers, and more.
PINE GROVE: The current boundaries of Pine Grove include the former mining towns of Clinton and Irishtown. Prospectors in 1849 traveled from the Mokelumne River through Clinton (Pine Grove) on the way to the diggings in Volcano. In the early 1850’s, the camp of Clinton became a market town, supplying placer miners of the middle and southern forks of Jackson Creek, and later the shallow quartz mines around Irishtown. As a stop on the stage road between Jackson, aqueduct City and Volcano, Clinton grew and by 1852 had 100 clapboard and canvas houses and the areas only hotel.

Location

The driveway to The Pines In Pioneer property is located at approximately 38.435844, -120.551211. Pioneer is 19-miles east of Jackson along CA-88. Other nearby communities include Pine Grove, Volcano and Buckhorn, all within a 5 to 10-minute drive. Sacramento International Airport is less than a 1.5-hour drive to the northwest. Shopping, entertainment, and ranch and home resources are readily available throughout the local towns, including Jackson. Plenty of upcountry services and eateries keep Pioneer’s residents comfortable in their quiet mountain oasis.