OWNER WILL CARRY! This property is located in the heart of Scott Valley, in the small historic town of Fort Jones, Siskiyou County. From the home, you’ll enjoy sweeping valley views and quick access to Northern California’s many recreational opportunities. In winter, ski or snowboard at Mt. Shasta or Mt. Ashland, or take in the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in nearby Ashland. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate fishing for steelhead, salmon, and trout in the Scott and Klamath Rivers; panning for gold; camping; hiking; and hunting in the Marble Mountain Wilderness and Klamath National Forest—home to deer, turkey, bear, grouse, and quail. Numerous trailheads connect to the Pacific Crest Trail. Established during the Gold Rush in the mid-1800s, Fort Jones is a welcoming community of just over 800 residents with a grocery store, farm/irrigation supply, several restaurants, a fitness center, and local schools. For larger services, Yreka—the county seat—is about 15 minutes away and offers a hospital, medical offices, additional shopping, hardware stores, and a charming historic downtown with restaurants and shops. You’re truly in Northern California here—about 30 minutes from the Oregon border, in the heart of Jefferson country. Siskiyou County is celebrated for its breathtaking scenery, vast national forests, and endless recreation: hiking, biking, horseback riding, skiing, trout fishing, golf, and more. GPS: Corner 1: 41.663985, -123.118625 Corner 2: 41.656387, -123.118635 Corner 3: 41.656611, -121.128023 Corner 4: 41.664082, -123.127937
Fort Jones is located in California. Fort Jones, California has a population of 647. Fort Jones is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 29.89% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 24.71%.
The median household income in Fort Jones, California is $29,716. The median household income for the surrounding county is $49,857 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Fort Jones is 42.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 90.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 25.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 22.2 inches per year, with 11.8 inches of snow per year.
