$420,000
1197 Mc••••• Point Rd (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Arnold, CA 95223
Property Description
Discover the Historic Legacy of the McKay Clipper Mill on Love Creek - Right in Your Backyard. In the late 1800s, the rugged Sierra Nevada around what is now the Love Creek Area, with the sound of one of Calaveras County's most ambitious lumber operations: the legendary McKay Clipper Mill on Love Creek. Today, the same towering pines and pristine mountain setting that inspired the McKays offer you unmatched privacy, sweeping views, and a direct connection to the region's rich logging heritage, while delivering modern luxury with easy access to Arnold, Murphys, and Angels Camp, and the entrance to this coveted community. Enjoy a 3-bedroom Chalet, a historic one-bedroom cabin with a kitchen built in 1880, and a small log cabin on a site steeped in authentic Gold Country and lumber-baron history. This isn't just real estate, it's a rare opportunity to own a piece of Calaveras County's storied past in one of its most beautiful and desirable locations.
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Status
- Active
- Listed
- Mar 28, 2026
- Price per Sq Ft
- $281/sqft
- ZIP Code
- 95223
- Full Baths
- 2
- Stories
- 2
- Parking
- No Garage, Detached, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
- Heating
- Propane, Gas, Wood Stove
- Construction
- Wood
- Style
- Cabin, Chalet, Cottage
- Property Tax (2026)
- $5,580/yr
- Assessed Value
- $442,170
- County
- Calaveras
- School District
- Vallecito Union School District
- Cats
- Allowed
- Dogs
- Allowed
Estimated Value
Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.
Features & Amenities
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Land Info
- Lot Description: Corner, Private, Secluded, Stream Year Round
- Lot Size Acres: 2.1
- Lot Size Source: Owner
- Topography: Level, Trees Many, Level, Trees Many
- Lot Size Square Feet: 91476
Utilities
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Connected
- Cable Available
- Internet Available
- Propane
- Water Source: Private, Well
Appliances
- Hood Over Range
- Microwave
- Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Inside Area
Other Rooms
- Main Level: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen
Home Features
- View: Forest, Woods
- Security Features: Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
Interior Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: No Garage, Detached, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area,Pantry Cabinet
School Information
- Elementary School District: Vallecito Union
- High School District: Brett Harte Union
- Middle or Junior School District: Vallecito Union
Heating and Cooling
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Wood Stove
- Heating Features: Propane, Gas, Wood Stove
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Calaveras
- Availability Date: 1800-01-01
- Cross Street: Love Creek Rd
- Directions: Moran to Love Creek to McKays
- Disclaimer: All data, photos, visualizations and information regarding a property, including all measurements and calculations of area, has been obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be verified by the listing broker, except as required by the MLS Rules, or MLS. Information on this website may be from sources other than broker, sellers and/or MLS, may include information generated using artificial intelligence, digitally altered photographs or images, and is not guaranteed as complete
- Elevation: 4300
- Area: 22024
- Source Neighborhood: 22024
- Parcel Number: 024-002-024-000
- Zoning: RRX
- Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1495
- Year Built: 1986
- Construction Materials: Wood
- Entry Level: 0
- Foundation Details: Raised, Concrete Perimeter
- Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Property Age: 40
- Roof: Composition
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Architectural Style: Cabin, Chalet, Cottage
Exterior and Lot Features
- Built-In Barbeque
- Fire Pit
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Price & Event History
| Date | Event | Price | $/Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Price Changed | $420,000 | $281 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Price Changed | $442,000 | $296 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Price Changed | $494,000 | $330 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Listed | $535,000 | $358 |
Property Tax History
| Year | Tax | Assessed | Land | Building |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,580 | $442,170 | $52,020 | $390,150 |
| 2025 | $5,487 | $442,170 | $52,020 | $390,150 |
| 2024 | $2,434 | $433,500 | $51,000 | $382,500 |
| 2023 | $2,396 | $144,036 | $13,101 | $130,935 |
| 2022 | $2,104 | $141,213 | $12,845 | $128,368 |
| 2021 | $2,092 | $138,445 | $12,594 | $125,851 |
| 2020 | $1,919 | $137,026 | $12,465 | $124,561 |
| 2019 | $1,895 | $134,340 | $12,221 | $122,119 |
| 2018 | $1,722 | $131,707 | $11,982 | $119,725 |
| 2017 | $1,682 | $129,126 | $11,748 | $117,378 |
| 2016 | $1,677 | $126,595 | $11,518 | $115,077 |
| 2015 | $1,657 | $124,694 | $11,345 | $113,349 |
Nearby Schools
- Avery Middle School4.4 mi
Public · Middle · Grades 6-8
- Bret Harte Union High School17.6 mi
Public · High · Grades 9-12
- Hazel Fischer Elementary School2.3 mi
Public · Elementary · Grades K-5
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Lat 38.24661 · Lng -120.30558