0 Hot Springs Canyon Road #26, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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$ 420,000

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3 Beds

2 Baths

1,100 SqFt

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$ 420,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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3 Beds

2 Baths

1,100 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Cabin

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,100 sqft

Price per Sqft $381

Subdivision Hot Springs Canyon

MLS Listing ID OC25233628

Bedrooms 3

Half Baths 1

Three Quarter Bath 1

Construction Status Fixer,Repairs Cosmetic

HOA Y/N No

Land Lease Amount 2300.0

Year Built 1926

Lot Size 49299.441 Acres

Property Sub-Type Cabin

Property Description

Historic Creekside Cabin in Gated Forest Service Retreat – Hot Springs Canyon
This 1926 creekside cabin is part of a rare gated Forest Service retreat in the Santa Ana Mountains, just 12 miles from San Juan Capistrano along the scenic Ortega Highway. One of only 14,000 remaining in the U.S., it's part of America's first Recreation Residence Program—established by Congress and signed into law by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1915 to provide families with recreational experiences in our National Forests. The cabin and its improvements are privately owned, while the land is permitted through the U.S. Forest Service.
Set within the Trabuco District of the Cleveland National Forest and bordered by picturesque Hot Springs Creek, this unique retreat offers a tranquil, back-to-nature experience only minutes from downtown San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and Dana Point.
Inside the approximately 1,100 sq. ft. cabin, vintage charm meets thoughtful updates. Features include an Oregon wood-burning stove, thermostat-controlled gas heat, in-wall air conditioning, skylights, and clerestory windows that fill the living spaces with natural light. The primary bedroom's 16-foot bay window overlooks the creek in both directions, while a stained-glass window casts a warm glow across the smaller bathroom each morning. Three additional rooms provide flexible use as guest rooms, office, or storage.
Modern comforts include the availability of satellite internet, a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and a propane-powered backup generator—all while preserving the authentic 1920s cabin style. The current Forest Service permit is valid through 2028, with renewal approved through 2048.
Surrounded by pristine wilderness, this small community of just fourteen cabins enjoys privacy, shared stewardship, and an enduring connection to nature. No additional cabins will ever be built here—ensuring peace, quiet, and unobstructed forest views for generations to come.
Watch red-tailed hawks soar by day and listen to the owls hoot at night. Hike nearby trails, explore the creek, and experience a living piece of California's natural and cultural history. Cash only sale. No financing currently available for Forest Service cabins. Listing has supplements. Please read.

Location

State CA

County Orange

Area Or - Ortega/Orange County

Rooms

Main Level Bedrooms 3

Interior

Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Country Kitchen, Storage, Unfurnished, Wood Product Walls, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary

Heating Wood Stove, Wall Furnace

Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Type Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove

Inclusions Propane Tanks, Propane Generator, Utility Trailer, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Outdoor Work/Storage Bench with electric outlets.

Equipment Satellite Dish

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Electric Range, Range Hood, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer

Laundry Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet

Exterior

Exterior Feature Barbecue

Parking Features No Driveway, On Site, One Space, Uncovered, Unpaved

Fence None

Pool None

Community Features Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Preserve/Public Land, Rural, Ravine

Utilities Available Cable Not Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Propane, Phone Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected

Waterfront Description Creek

View Y/N Yes

View Hills, Meadow, Rocks, Creek/Stream, Valley, Trees/Woods

Roof Type Composition,Shingle

Accessibility Grab Bars, No Stairs

Porch Covered, Deck, Glass Enclosed, Porch, Stone, Wood

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Trees

Dwelling Type Cabin

Story 1

Entry Level One

Foundation Raised, Stone

Sewer Septic Type Unknown

Water Shared Well

Architectural Style Cottage

Level or Stories One

New Construction No

Construction Status Fixer,Repairs Cosmetic

Schools

School District Capistrano Unified

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 98801690

Security Features Fire Detection System,Smoke Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash

Listing Terms Cash

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Greg Cruse CENTURY 21 Affiliated 949-533-4734

+1(619) 302-3010

matt@homecrave.com

San Diego, CA, 92124

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0 Hot Springs Canyon Road #26 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675