




$599,000
Est. $3,354/mo18020 Benson Road, Cottonwood, CA 96022
About this home
Welcome to a true Northern California retreat where adventure, wildlife, and wide-open space meet comfort and breathtaking views. This incredible property features 55 acres of rolling terrain with established trails, perfect for exploring on horseback, ATV, or simply enjoying peaceful walks through nature. Seasonal creeks, natural springs, and ponds create a beautiful landscape that attracts abundant wildlife year-round. For hunters and wildlife enthusiasts, the back acreage has produced antler sheds and frequent sightings of turkeys, wild pigs, and large bucks passing through the property. The seasonal pond creates a small oasis where ducks and turtles regularly gather, making it a peaceful place to watch nature unfold. Equestrians and livestock owners will appreciate the 2 large fenced pastures and a well-equipped 4-stall barn, complete with feed room, tack room, power, and water. Each 12x12 stall includes its own run, providing excellent space and comfort for horses or livestock. The property also features a large chicken coop along with additional small critter pens and shelters, making it ideal for those looking to raise chickens, goats, or other small animals. Additionally, it is set up for everything with a private shooting range, two storage outbuildings, and a large shop featuring power, water, a swamp cooler, and 220V —perfect for projects, equipment storage, or hobbies. Thoughtful infrastructure adds peace of mind, including fire hose hookups throughout the front of the property, a deep well, and a large gravity-fed water storage tank for additional water security. Perched at the top of the hill, the property offers unmatched panoramic views of Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta, along with unforgettable sunsets that light up the valley each evening. The home sits beside 1,000 acres of neighboring farmland, giving you the quiet and privacy of country living while still being close to town—with Walmart grocery delivery and local food spots that deliver right to your door. The property includes 2 home • Main Home: A charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a metal roof, open floor plan, and large windows designed to capture the sweeping views. • 2nd Home: A 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest home with a spacious sunroom, perfect for extended family, guests, or rental potential. Enjoy peaceful evenings on the shaded deck that stays cool all summer, where you can watch your livestock grazing in the pastures or the sun setting behind the mountains.SQFT & RM# COMB on MLS
infoProperty Facts
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,100
Lot Size
2,410,210 sqft
Year Built
1979
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
3
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
SN26048873
chairInterior Details
General Interior
Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Open Floorplan, Storage, Unfurnished, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Workshop
Flooring
Laminate
Fireplace
Living Room, Wood Burning
Accessibility
Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Kitchen & Appliances
Appliances
Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Propane Oven, Propane Range, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Bed & Bath
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
3
Climate Control
Cooling
Evaporative Cooling
Heating
Central, Propane, Wood Stove
garageParking
Total Parking Spaces
6
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Door Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Gravel, Off Street, Rv Potential, Shared Driveway, Side By Side, Unpaved
deckExterior & Lot
Building & Construction
Patio & Porch
Concrete, Deck, Front Porch, Wood
Fencing
Barbed Wire, Cross Fenced, Livestock, Wire
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Rated Drywall, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Cement Siding, Frame, Glass, Wood Siding
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter, Permanent, Pillar Post Pier, Raised, Slab
Roof
Metal
Lot & Grounds
Lot Features
Back Yard, Sloped Down, Garden, Horse Property, Sprinklers In Rear, Irregular Lot, Lawn, Over40 Units Acre, Pasture, Ranch, Secluded, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Sloped Up, Trees, Yard
Sewer
Shared Septic, Septic Tank
Water Source
Private, Well
diversity_3Community & HOA
Association Info
Community Features
Horse Trails, Stables, Hunting
Mortgage Calculator
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Nearby Schools
| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
9 | GreatSchools High (Demo) public School • ratio 22:1 |
7 | Valley View Elementary (Demo) public School • ratio 18:1 |
6 | Lincoln Middle School (Demo) public School • ratio 20:1 |
NR | St. Mary Example Academy (Demo) private School • ratio 12:1 |
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Market Insights
Estimated Value
Market Temperature
Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
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