Tired of high prices? This is a chance to own 5.15 acres and live off-grid at an approachable price point. Set in a quiet canyon and backing to BLM land, the property offers privacy, natural surroundings, and peaceful views. The current owners have loved raising their family here, appreciating the space, quiet, and slower pace of life. The home is powered by owned solar with no PG&E bills, along with gravity-fed water, propane appliances, and a wood stove. Includes two additional bedrooms (un-permitted); est. total livable space ~750 sq ft (not reflected in MLS sqft). Buyer to verify. There are 3 APNs and an upper flat area with views that may offer potential for future building. The existing home can serve as a primary residence, guest space, or a place to live while you build. Additional features include a storage building and unfinished studio unit AKA workshop, art studio, playroom, etc. Located approximately 25 minutes to Jackson (groceries, restaurants, medical, schools), 15 minutes to Pioneer (essentials), and about 1 hour 20 minutes to Sacramento (airport). Shown by Appointment Only. Please contact your local agent to schedule a private showing. AI DISCLOSURE: AI-enhanced images immediately precede the original corresponded photos (unaltered) within the photo gallery. AI-enhanced images are clearly labeled and provided for illustrative purposes only. Link to Original Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ir31aboTCrWS_-CHnkJeSb5Z1LU2Utfc?usp=share_link
Schaad Ranch: A Century-Old Legacy of Peace, Privacy, and Possibility in the Sierra Nevadas Welcome to Schaad Ranch, a flawless, turn-key retreat blending historic legacy with modern, off-grid living. Held by the Schaad family since 1873, this remarkable 191.84-acre property rests at an ideal 3,000-foot elevation in the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering rare privacy, natural beauty, and self-sufficiencyperfectly suited for both private living and retreat use. Protected by forested ridges from valley heat, winter fog, and heavy mountain snow, the ranch enjoys a balanced, restorative climate. The architecturally designed contemporary home is impeccably maintained and thoughtfully crafted to invite the outdoors in. Expansive windows frame towering pines, firs, cedars, and heritage oaks, creating a seamless connection to the surrounding landscape. With no neighbors in sight, the setting is defined by silence, birdsong, and uninterrupted serenity. Miles of meandering trails lead through pristine, park-like forests to secluded swimming holes, shaded gathering areas, and level clearings ideal for guest cabins, additional homes, or wellness accommodations. Forest Creek, the Middle Fork of the Mokelumne River, and Boston Gulch flow through the property, offering year-round opportunities for reflection, meditation, and nature-based experiences beside moving water. With its scale, privacy, and calming environment, Schaad Ranch presents a compelling opportunity as a boutique wellness retreat or healing sanctuaryremote enough to feel worlds away, yet accessible to Northern California's major population centers. Recreation is abundant across this private wilderness, while thoughtful land stewardship under the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) and a Non-Industrial Timber Management Plan (NTMP) enhances fire resilience, preserves over 3 million board feet of marketable timber, and ensures long-term land health. Whether envisioned as a full-time sanctuary, generational legacy estate, or purpose-driven retreat, Schaad Ranch is more than a property - it is a place of renewal, intention, and enduring possibility.
Wilseyville is located in California. Wilseyville, California has a population of 441. Wilseyville is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 0% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 18.74%.
The median household income in Wilseyville, California is $76,875. The median household income for the surrounding county is $70,119 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Wilseyville is 60.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 91.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 34.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 42.8 inches per year, with 5 inches of snow per year.
