Tucked into one of the most private gated communities in Forest Ranch. This meticulously maintained estate delivers total privacy and sunset views you will never tire of. Nestled in the tranquil foothills, it feels like a private resort with the warmth of a true neighborhood, giving you the best of both worlds: quiet solitude when you want it, or social neighborhood connections like Friday Night Pizza Night (FNPN). This beauty boasts three bedrooms and two and a half baths, including a primary suite and a guest room with its own en-suite bath, plus a dedicated office/gym and a formal dining room. It sits on over a half of a private acre. Every single room in the home has a beautiful view—framing either the sweeping canyon and trees or the gorgeous landscaping out front. Incredible Views in Every Room: From the fireside living room to the primary bedroom, a dramatic wall of glass brings breathtaking Bidwell Canyon views inside. Every room captures nature, looking out over either the canyon and trees or the gorgeous front landscaping. Remodeled Kitchen & Primary Suite: Thoughtfully updated around a central island—ideal for casual mornings or entertaining—paired with a stunning remodeled primary shower and a deep soaking tub. All-Season Outdoor Deck: Custom Fiberon deck equipped with railing, integrated ambient lighting, and misters for warm summer evenings. Exceptional Solar Panel Energy Efficiency: 20 solar panels keep year-round utility costs remarkably low. Ample Storage & Space: Oversized three car garage plus a standalone storage unit for vehicles, gear, and hobbies. Peace of Mind & Community: Enjoy the gated entrance, community pool, and nature trails, backed by a pristine HOA history. Enjoy Forest Ranch serenity just minutes from the charm of downtown Chico.
Mountain getaway on almost a half-acre with 2 homes on 1 lot. 2nd Home would be great for extra rental income or Airbnb. Brand new outdoor kitchen. Each home has their own address. NEW ROOF. The main home in front is a 2 bed 1 bath home 968 Sq feet with ample kitchen and living area. Spacious living and dining room with wood stove providing ample heat to the house. It also has an attached garage. Nice view of back yard from Master bedroom. Lots of storage space for linens. Large backyard with outdoor kitchen. Chicken coup produces eggs. Spacious area for gardening. THE 2ND UNIT is an updated cute one bedroom, one bathroom home with a kitchen and living room with a wood burning stove. Large over-sized detached garage with shop and water pump house. 2nd home has its own water meter and driveway. 2nd home also features a 20x30 foot woodshed or shop, as well as a long private driveway and 2nd separate entrance. Great Large dog run area. Located just minutes from Chico. Right off the highway and all paved.
Private 41-Acre Creekfront Retreat with Waterfalls, Guest Accommodations & Forest Sauna in Forest Ranch! Discover a truly unique Northern California property featuring 41 acres of natural beauty, a year-round creek, cascading waterfalls, a large pond, and miles of private trails. Offering exceptional privacy and a peaceful setting within reach of Chico, this special property is ideal for a private retreat, homestead, or versatile country getaway. The custom-built home features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, including a newly constructed primary suite with heated floors and a private deck overlooking the surrounding landscape and newly renovated kitchen with new appliances and quartz counters. Large windows bring in natural light while showcasing the beauty of the property. Multiple spaces provide flexibility for guests, hobbies, and additional uses, including a detached studio guest house with a bathroom, an Airstream trailer guest unit, a shop, outbuildings, and a large metal carport. For relaxation, enjoy the wood-burning sauna nestled down by the creek and pond, along with a swim spa for year-round enjoyment. A fenced garden area offers space for gardening and growing your own produce. With 41 acres to explore, beautiful water features, and the potential to add additional structures, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, recreation, and a connection to nature. Subdivision is not permitted. Whether you're looking for a peaceful escape, a homestead, or a distinctive property with multiple guest accommodations and room to spread out, this Forest Ranch retreat offers a setting unlike any other.
Welcome to Humboldt Highlands, a gated Forest Ranch community located approximately 15 minutes from Chico. Designed by acclaimed architect Lenn Goldmann, this spacious four-bedroom, three-bathroom home offers approximately 3,538 square feet, bringing together privacy, sweeping canyon views, extensive improvements, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. Inside, you’ll find a dedicated office, solid acacia wood flooring, abundant custom built-in storage, and an open kitchen featuring a Thermador gas cooktop, generous workspace, and a sunny breakfast nook. The kitchen, dining room, family room, and primary suite all capture beautiful canyon views. The spacious primary suite offers a private deck, abundant natural light, a large walk-in closet, and a generous bathroom with a walk-in shower. An additional updated dressing room with a closet and window provides flexible space for a nursery, exercise area, private retreat, or additional workspace. Extensively rebuilt upper and lower decks create inviting spaces for entertaining, relaxing, and taking in the canyon views, valley lights, and evening sky. Around the home, fruit trees, gardening opportunities, and natural surroundings enhance the peaceful setting. A newly installed pathway provides convenient access from the front of the property to the backyard. Significant improvements include two new air-conditioning units, a tankless water heater, new Andersen windows and a French door along the rear of the home, select interior and exterior painting and trim work, and updates to the roofing, flashing, gutters, and fascia. Owned solar and an upgraded whole-home Sonos audio system provide added comfort and convenience. Additional highlights include a three-car garage, RV parking, a wall-mounted Level 2 EV charging station in the driveway, a tile roof, abundant interior storage, and a detached storage building. Community amenities include a pool and common recreation area, allowing residents to enjoy these features without the personal upkeep. This exceptional property offers generous space, privacy, beautiful surroundings, and peaceful foothill living, all within convenient reach of Chico.
Escape to your own private mountain retreat at 4602 Wendlis Road in Forest Ranch! Nestled on 5 beautiful acres among towering pines and majestic oaks, this charming 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom converted home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy peaceful country living surrounded by nature. As you wind up the private, gated driveway, you'll immediately appreciate the tranquility, privacy, and natural beauty of this special property. The home has a cozy, rustic cabin feel, making it an ideal full-time residence, weekend getaway, or mountain retreat. But the real star of the show is the land! The property features a wonderful combination of wooded areas and expansive, usable clearings, offering plenty of room for gardening, outdoor recreation, animals, or simply enjoying the wide-open space. An added bonus is the existing pad from a previous home, offering an exciting opportunity to explore building a future residence, subject to county approvals and permitting. With multiple open areas throughout the property, there's plenty of opportunity to create your own outdoor oasis while still enjoying the privacy of the surrounding forest. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee beneath the oaks, exploring your own five acres, or unwinding in the peaceful mountain air, this property invites you to slow down and enjoy the simple things in life. Located in the scenic foothills of Forest Ranch, just a drive from Chico, this is your chance to own a slice of Northern California mountain paradise. Come experience the peace, privacy, and possibilities for yourself! Potenial owner-carry. The home is a non-permitted garage conversion.
Nestled among the towering pines in Forest Village Family Park, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a peaceful foothill lifestyle just 12 miles from Chico, conveniently located near the Forest Ranch Store with easy access to Highway 32. Surrounded by nature and the cooler temperatures of the Sierra Nevada foothills, it’s a place to slow down, relax, and enjoy the outdoors. Inside, the open floor plan features laminate flooring, tall ceilings, and a spacious kitchen with a gas range and beautiful navy farmhouse sink, opening to the dining and living areas for an inviting, airy feel. The split floor plan provides added privacy, with the primary suite featuring a walk-in closet and walk-in shower on one side of the home and two additional bedrooms and a full bath on the other. A separate laundry area, mini-split for cooling, forced-air heat, and an outdoor storage shed add everyday comfort and convenience.
Welcome to your own peaceful retreat nestled among the towering pines of the desirable Forest Knolls Subdivision! Situated on approximately .94 acres, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 1,484 sq. ft. of inviting living space surrounded by the beauty and privacy of the forest. Step inside to a spacious living room where warm wood-plank ceilings add character and a cozy wood stove with a brick surround creates the perfect gathering spot on cool evenings. The adjoining dining area flows into the kitchen, featuring white cabinetry, generous counter space, a stylish tile backsplash and a convenient breakfast bar for casual seating. An additional family room provides plenty of flexibility for entertaining, relaxing, a home office or hobby space, with an abundance of windows bringing in views of the surrounding trees. Throughout the home, updated flooring and charming wood-accented ceilings add warmth and personality. Both bathrooms offer attractive updates, including tiled bath and shower surrounds, while the primary bathroom features a beautifully tiled walk-in shower with contrasting black fixtures and a rain shower head. Outside, the property offers even more space to enjoy the mountain lifestyle. A spacious back deck overlooks the wooded surroundings and provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply relaxing among the trees. Unwind at the end of the day in the included hot tub, or take advantage of the property's additional amenities, including a 2-car garage, covered RV parking area and storage shed, providing plenty of room for vehicles, recreational toys, tools and additional storage. As part of the Forest Knolls Subdivision, residents have access to a community clubhouse and in-ground swimming pool, adding even more opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Conveniently located near the local market while still offering a tucked-away feel, this property brings together comfortable living, useful amenities and the peaceful forest setting you've been looking for.
This is a must see, one owner, home in the Humbolt Highlands, located within a gated subdivision just minutes from Chico. In addition to the three bedrooms, there is a large office with a built-in desk area. Don't miss the large laundry/craft room, perfect for all your hobbies especially quilting. The neighborhood features a pool, dedicated storage unit and RV/boat parking at the east end of the subdivision. The star of this property is the view of the Valley from the back of the house. After dinner on the deck, you can go downstairs to your own private theater for Movie night. In addition to the theater, downstairs there is a wet bar, game room, half bath area and a room insulated for a future wine cellar. It includes two gas fireplaces, a central vacuum system, and dual HVAC systems.
Home Sweet Dome! Rare opportunity to own this spectacular & unique Geodesic Dome home! Situated on 5 wooded acres in Forest Ranch w/ stunning views across Big Chico Creek Canyon and a short 20 minute drive to Chico. Sunlight floods the living space, thanks to the many windows, large glass doors, and soaring ceilings w/ skylights. Step inside to find a sweeping floor plan where the spacious living & dining room flows through to the kitchen. From the kitchen you can access the back enclosed sunroom, backyard, two car garage and the SECOND dome- which has its's own full bath! The primary bedroom is on the main floor w/ a large walk in closet and bath. Up the staircase you'll find two more very functional living spaces and a bath. Step outside to the professionally designed landscaping w/ automatic drip irrigation & multiple sitting areas to enjoy the sunsets. Water tank house w/ a 2500 gallon capacity sits on the property along with a 550' deep well that's shared w/ three other neighbors. There's been many thoughtful upgrades to create a very energy efficient living situation. The "curve appeal" is off the charts w/ this one!
Some properties are all about what already exists. Others are all about the possibilities waiting to be realized. Set on 5.25 peaceful acres in Forest Ranch, this property offers the opportunity to create something truly your own. Surrounded by nature and tucked away from the pace of everyday life, the land features multiple areas that could make beautiful future homesites, including an upper portion of the property where the views become even more rewarding. Whether you envision building your dream mountain retreat, creating a weekend escape, or simply investing in a piece of Northern California’s natural beauty, this property provides the space to bring those ideas to life. An older manufactured home and other existing improvements remain on the property; however, buyers should be prepared to bring their vision as the property is being valued primarily for its land and future potential. Established garden space offers room for fruit trees, berries, or expanded landscaping, while the natural setting creates the peaceful mountain lifestyle that continues to draw people to Forest Ranch. If you’ve been searching for acreage, privacy, and the freedom to create something uniquely your own, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Sometimes the best properties aren’t defined by what they are today, but by everything they have the potential to become.
Escape to your own 5-acre, secluded, log cabin retreat with breathtaking, canyon and valley views by day and spectacular stargazing by night with twinkling city lights visible in the distance. Experience the beauty and tranquility of country living in this charming 3 bed, 2 bath, 1912 sq ft home. The open-concept plan creates a warm and inviting atmosphere featuring an updated kitchen with granite counters and abundant natural light throughout. The spacious, second floor master bedroom is a retreat in itself with an open balcony to the living space, a large ensuite with a granite double vanity, walk-in shower and claw foot tub. Take in the scenery from your choice of several decks designed for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. The property is equipped with owned solar, propane tank, generator, private well and shared well, offering the potential for off-grid living. This is an equestrian delight with horse stables, paddocks, hay barn, tack shed, fully fenced acreage and plenty of space to roam. With farm to table in mind the property has a chicken coop and established garden with raised beds and fruit trees. The large shop features oversized doors and dedicated workspace ideal for equipment, storage and hobbies. With all its thoughtful amenities and rustic charm this one-of-a-kind property is best appreciated in person.
This beautifully appointed home offers the perfect blend of mountain charm and everyday comfort. From the moment you step inside, you'll be welcomed by rich hardwood floors, elegant slate tile, warm knotty alder cabinetry, granite tile countertops and soaring vaulted ceilings that give the home an open, airy feel. Designed for easy living, the home features owned solar and a whole-home Generac generator, so you stay powered and worry-free through any season. Forest Ranch is proud to be a recognized Firewise community, a safety and preparedness designation offering a valuable advantage for improved access to admitted homeowners insurance carriers. Whether you're sipping coffee on the huge wraparound porch, soaking in the sparkling hot tub with the pines as your backdrop, or making a quick run into Chico for dinner and shopping, this location truly gives you the best of both worlds. Mountain tranquility without sacrificing convenience — welcome home to Forest Ranch!
Surrounded by towering pines, the center of this home is a beautifully remodeled kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, sleek countertops, a farmhouse sink, abundant storage, and a large island that opens seamlessly to the living and dining areas. New flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated lighting, and expansive windows create a bright, inviting space that feels connected to the surrounding forest. A mini-split system provides efficient year-round comfort. Multiple sliding glass doors open to spacious wraparound decks to view your almost 6 acres, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or simply relaxing beneath the trees. The property offers exceptional versatility with a detached garage, a three-sided open shop/barn, multiple storage buildings, and an oversized unfinished basement complete with existing countertops and a sink—ready to serve as a workshop, hobby area, abundant storage, or future customized space. Garden enthusiasts will appreciate the fully fenced garden with custom raised beds, while the dedicated water storage shed with two 2,500-gallon water tanks adds peace of mind for mountain living. This beautiful Forest Ranch home blends modern design with peaceful mountain living just 18 minutes from Chico. Conveniently located with easy access to Highway 32, this move-in-ready property offers the privacy and serenity of Forest Ranch without sacrificing an easy commute to Chico.
Custom-built 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath estate, Wrap-around-deck, detached 2-car garage, situated on a 3-acre parcel. Home has 2 separate living areas each with its own living room and rock fireplaces. Great for an extended family. It also features 2 kitchen areas. The 2nd story features a spacious bonus room with closet which could be used as a 5th bedroom or Game room. Home has a grand Kitchen and dining area with large walk-in pantry. There is also an eating nook off kitchen. On well with Lots of water pressure. Property leads down to a creek.
Forest Ranch is located in California. Forest Ranch, California has a population of 1,820. Forest Ranch is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 28.05% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.57%.
The median household income in Forest Ranch, California is $137,216. The median household income for the surrounding county is $59,863 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Forest Ranch is 51.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 90.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 34.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 65.6 inches per year, with 2.6 inches of snow per year.
