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Price:
$299,000
MLS #:
250004854
Beds:
3
Baths:
1
Sq. Ft.:
2448
Lot Size:
5.00 Acres - 217,800 Sq Ft
Yr. Built:
1872
Type:
Single Family
Single Family Residence
Tax/APN #:
004-100-002-000
Taxes/Yr.:
$1,481
Address:
26500 Highway 4
Markleeville, CA 96120
Here is a rare opportunity to own a bit of history! Located on 5 beautiful acres of tall pines, with a long stretch of Silver Creek running through it, the Chalmer's Mansion was erected sometime around 1872 and is home to the first smelter in the Silver Mountain area. This smelter still stands today! A silver boomtown in 1866, the mansions owner initially came to Silver Mountain City to develop silver mines and eventually acquired the Exchequer mine (and others) located near the property, where he eventually built his home. It became known as the Chalmers Mansion. With a then a population of 3000 people, Silver Mountain City was the county seat of Alpine County from 1864-1875. Portions of the city jail still stand at the historical site located near the Mansion, off of Highway 4. Although currently uninhabitable, this home has tons of potential! It is located "off GRID" with no power available. There is no well on the property, but in the past, the current owner has utilized gravity flow water from a spring that is located above the property which they have water rights to. The system hasn't been used for a few years and will need to be rebuilt OR there may be the possibility of drilling a well on the parcel (needs to be confirmed with Alpine County). There is a septic tank and leach field which was installed in approximately 2007. A propane tank is at the property and is used for the water heater and the kitchen range. Access may be limited during heavy winters. Ebbett's Pass (Hwy 4) is gated when there is snow accumulation, so the only access would be by snowmobile, a tracked ATV or vehicle, or on foot.
Appliances:
Gas Range
Listing offered by:
Teddy McKone - License# B.1000684 with Intero - 775-783-5330.
Sarah Koontz - License# S.176269 with Intero - 775-783-5330.
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Listing data provided courtesy of: Northern Nevada Regional MLS (Data last refreshed: 06/24/25 9:35pm)
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Notice & Disclaimer: All listing data provided at this website (including IDX data and property information) is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate. All measurements (including square footage) should be independently verified by the buyer.
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