Beyond our beloved Twain Harte real estate in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Pinecrest Lake community also offers convenient vacation homes, cabins, and Tuolumne County land for sale. Pinecrest is adjacent to the Stanislaus National Forest.
Pinecrest CA real estate is comprised of established lake homes, century old cabins in the woods, Tuolumne County horse properties, and exclusive mountain homes, just a skip past Mi Wuk Village. Built in the first half of the 20th century, many cabins hidden in the forest bear a small footprint and private dock. Others boast a large handful of bedrooms to accommodate larger gatherings.
Select a vacation home from these small communities and experience a mountain lifestyle contrasting dramatically with city life. Prices range from the high $200,000s to under $1 million for Twain Harte mountain homes closer to Sonora, Pinecrest CA real estate or Strawberry CA homes, which are closer to the ski area at Dodge Ridge, or Mi Wuk Village or Long Barn CA real estate towards Twain Harte.
All are plunk in the middle of relaxation and recreation. Picturesque Pinecrest Lake, a Tuolumne County reservoir located at an elevation of 5,610 feet, features a hundred miles of shoreline and three hundred acres of surface water. Abundant brook trout, trout, and other species have made Pinecrest Lake a fisher’s paradise.To launch into the deep blue waters from Leland Meadow, boaters head to the popular Pinecrest Lake Marina.
Recreational opportunities run the gamut. Other fishing holes such as Herring Creek Reservoir and Beardsley Lake are near Pinecrest real estate. Twain Harte features beautiful golf and mini-golf. Horseback riding begins at Aspen Meadow Pack Station or from private ranches. There’s camping on Pinecrest Lake and in Yosemite or Stanislaus national parks.
During winter months, outdoors enthusiasts circle the lake on snowshoes. The 815-acre Doge Ridge ski area features elevations similar to Lake Tahoe. Dodge Ridge features about 60 trails accessible via ten good ski lifts. Accommodating all levels of skiers, the trails are rated 80-percent easy and 20-percent expert/advanced.
Some entrepreneurial types and retirees figure out ways to live in Pinecrest year round. Traditionally, restaurants and motels, artists and craftspeople, and outfitters sustain full-time living in the area. Today, with high-speed Internet access and the possibility of working remotely, others have joined them. Major services such as medical and shopping are available in Sonora, about 45 minutes west Pinecrest.
Families are served by Pinecrest Elementary School, Summerville, and other area schools.
Buying and Selling Properties
For helpful information about buying primary homes, second homes, land, and investment properties in Tuolumne County, call Century 21 Wildwood Properties, Inc. at 209-586-3258 or visit us at www.Century21Wildwood.com. Our qualified agents also provide resources and marketing skills to assist sellers to find the right buyers.
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