$ 420,000
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$420,000
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1,100
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About the Listing S319 - OCCRUSGRE
Historic Creekside Cabin in Gated Forest Service Retreat – Hot Springs Canyon This 1926 creekside cabin is part of a rare gated Forest Service retreat in the Santa Ana Mountains, just 12 miles from San Juan Capistrano along the scenic Ortega Highway. One of only 14,000 remaining in the U.S., it’s part of America’s first Recreation Residence Program—established by Congress and signed into law by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1915 to provide families with recreational experiences in our National Forests. The cabin and its improvements are privately owned, while the land is permitted through the U.S. Forest Service. Set within the Trabuco District of the Cleveland National Forest and bordered by picturesque Hot Springs Creek, this unique retreat offers a tranquil, back-to-nature experience only minutes from downtown San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and Dana Point. Inside the approximately 1,100 sq. ft. cabin, vintage charm meets thoughtful updates. Features include an Oregon wood-burning stove, thermostat-controlled gas heat, in-wall air conditioning, skylights, and clerestory windows that fill the living spaces with natural light. The primary bedroom’s 16-foot bay window overlooks the creek in both directions, while a stained-glass window casts a warm glow across the smaller bathroom each morning. Three additional rooms provide flexible use as guest rooms, office, or storage. Modern comforts include the availability of satellite internet, a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and a propane-powered backup generator—all while preserving the authentic 1920s cabin style. The current Forest Service permit is valid through 2028, with renewal approved through 2048. Surrounded by pristine wilderness, this small community of just fourteen cabins enjoys privacy, shared stewardship, and an enduring connection to nature. No additional cabins will ever be built here—ensuring peace, quiet, and unobstructed forest views for generations to come. Watch red-tailed hawks soar by day and listen to the owls hoot at night. Hike nearby trails, explore the creek, and experience a living piece of California’s natural and cultural history. Cash only sale. No financing currently available for Forest Service cabins. Listing has supplements. Please read.
Listing Highlights
Status
Active
Days on Site
239
Property Type
Residential
MLS ®
OC25233628
Year Built
1926
Total Square Footage
1,100
Lot/Acreage
99000
Land Lease
¤2,300.00 Annually
Interior Details
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2 Full
- Appliances: Electric Range, Range Hood, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer, Satellite Dish
- Air Cond: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating: Wood Stove,Wall Furnace
- Fireplaces: Insert,Living Room,Wood Burning Stove
- Floor: Wood
- Above Ground Sq Ft:
- Below Ground Sq Ft: n/a
- Basement:
- Other: Beamed Ceilings,Ceiling Fan(s),High Ceilings,Country Kitchen,Storage,Unfurnished,Wood Product Walls,All Bedrooms Down,Bedroom on Main Level,Galley Kitchen,Main Level Primary
- Water: Shared Well
Exterior Details
- Lot Description: Trees,Land Lease
- Garage Capacity: N/A
- Parking Spaces: 0
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
- Others: Barbecue,Fixer,Repairs Cosmetic,Shingle Siding,Stone,Wood Siding,2+ Total Units
- Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
- Parking Features: No Driveway,On Site,One Space,Uncovered,Unpaved
Financial Details
- Tax Amount: N/A
- Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
- Tax/Property ID: 98801690
- Tax Year: N/A
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0 Hot Springs Canyon Road Unit 26 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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