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Cartago Springs ‘Triangle’

[SOLD 12/05/23]

The “Triangle” is a one-of-a-kind, 2.39 acre parcel bordering with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Cartago Wildlife Area.

Location of Triangle, showing location relative to Cartago Springs lots and State Lands

The eastern boundary is legally described as the ‘meander line of Owens Lake” and Inyo County describes its address as “Lakeshore.” The surveyor of record suggested one could therefore make the case that the property actually extends much further to the east, where permanent lake water exists.

In any case the parcel is secluded and scenic- perfect for an off-the-grid nature dwelling or personal private place to pull in your trailer. It is feasible to drill a shallow well here, as there is an artesian well just to the south.

See this gallery of photographs taken at the adjacent Cartago Wildlife Area wetlands.

Cartago Wildlife Area- adjacent to the “Triangle”

The State declares The Cartago Wildlife Area as “232 acres of fresh water wetland and springs provide habitat for waterfowl, wading birds and shorebirds including western snowy plovers, white-faced ibis and rails. Owens Lake has been designated a Nationally Significant Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society and American Bird Conservancy and 144 bird species have been documented on the area.”

Triangle: Inyo County, CA APN 029-190-09

Looking toward Triangle from State land a stone’s throw north

Looking North from the "Triangle's" Southern tip (Survey Marker)

Looking North from the “Triangle’s” Southern Point (Survey Marker)

Looking East Across the Wetlands to The Inyo and Coso Ranges from the "Triangle"

Looking East Across the Wetlands to the Inyo and Coso Ranges from the “Triangle”

Looking Southeast from the "Triangle's" Northwest boundary

Looking Southeast from the “Triangle’s” Northwest boundary

Access to the property involves crossing public California Fish and Wildlife land, public California Lands Commission land, or private Crystal Geyer property. Foot and non-motorized access is unlimited across both State of California parcels. Perpetual vehicular access is guaranteed through a $450/year lease California Lands Commission (to be obtained thru an application process). Link to Lease info: Guidelines  |  Form 

It is zoned OS-40:

18.12.020 Principal permitted uses.

    The following are the principal permitted uses of the OS zone:

  1.   Single-family dwelling, including the use of a mobilehome*;
  2. Farms and ranches for orchards, vineyards, field and truck crops, nurseries, greenhouses, vegetables, flower gardening and other enterprises carried on in the general field of agriculture, including agricultural activities directly related to the farm or such as the repair and maintenance of farm and ranch equipment operated on the property; farm and ranch vehicles used on the property; and vehicles used to haul farm and ranch products produced on the property;
  3. Livestock ranches for raising, grazing, breeding, boarding or small animals except as otherwise provided for under Section 18.12.040;
  4. Animal hospitals or kennels, except when the property is adjacent or abuts residential zoned property;
  5. Wildlife refuges; hunting and fishing preserves;
  6. Wilderness areas and wilderness uses. (Ord. 943 § 4, 1994.)

Mobilehome is defined as:

14.12.020 Mobilehome defined.

  1. “Mobilehome,” for the purpose of this chapter, is a vehicle, other than a motor vehicle, designed and equipped to contain one or more dwelling units to be used with or without a permanent foundation, and which is in excess of eight feet in width or in excess of forty feet in length.

“Mobilehome” means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which when erected on site measures eight body feet or more in width and thirty-two body feet or more in length, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling, with or without a permanent foundation, when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, air-conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein. (Ord. 672 § 3, 1986.)

18.06.385 Mobilehome.

“Mobilehome” means a vehicle, other than a motor vehicle, designed and equipped to contain one or more dwelling units to be used with or without a permanent foundation and which is in excess of eight feet in width or in excess of forty feet in length. Modular and manufactured houses shall be considered as mobilehomes. Recreational vehicles, including motor homes and travel trailers shall not be considered mobilehomes. (Ord. 1007 § 4, 1998.)

GPS Tagged Locations:

36.32354, -118.01971: South Point

36.32591, -118.01967: NW Corner

36.32585, -118.01887: NE Corner

The property features wide open views of the Wildlife Area, the Sierra, Inyo & Coso Ranges, and is now available for a greatly reduced $34,000. Make an offer!

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