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Cartago Springs ½+ Acre Building Sites

Undeveloped “Cartago Springs” currently consists of 26 legal residential parcels zoned RMH-1. Flat land, ready access to power and the highway, and abundant high quality groundwater make these sites convenient for development. And new California laws make it now practical to build second units (ADUs) on what previously was zoning restricted to a single dwelling.

A recent (2/11/22) 160-foot deep well here has a static water level of just 36 feet, and can produce 100 gallons per minute continuously! This means that a virtually limitless supply of bottled-quality water is available with extremely low pumping costs, e.g. by solar power. Build a pool, pond or a lake and keep it filled for free!

Since there is so little existing development in this tract, there is the potential to create an aesthetically pleasing and functionally efficient new community here. It is also ideal for alternative solutions, including self-sufficient, and secondary use.

Currently there is one home with well, septic, and power (410 North Mojave Street) on 6 lots. The lots are typically 62 x 100 feet, and 3 lots would usually be combined to meet requirements for a minimum of 1/2 acre to qualify for an individual well and septic system. This leaves 36 lots and up to 11 1/2-acre building sites for sale, as 30 lots have recently sold. The entire subdivision is surveyed and marked.

Inyo County typically requires new power to run underground. The lots to the west and south already have overhead service running by and may be allowed to use it.

Presently there is one building site listed for individual purchase at $15,000. This consists of lots 190-192 (aka 00 Olancha St), but almost any combination of lots are available…just ask!

Realtor Listings: MLS 2312494