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Lovely Views, Paved Road Access, Power at Road, 1 +/- Acre Home Site, Only $10,000

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:02:27 -0500

Evelyn Panning | Property Connections Realty Inc. | epanning@frontiernet.net | 530-640-2411

Grande, Alturas, CA

Pretty Area, Paved Road Access, Power at Road Frontage, Easy to Develop

1 acres Vacant Land

offered at $10,000

Lot Size

1 acres

DESCRIPTION

2060: Here is a gorgeous property along paved road Grande. Power is along the road, the parcel is level offering a wonderful view of the surrounding area.

see additional photos below

LOCATION FEATURES

Lovely Location, Great Views, Paved Road Access

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

GREAT Price

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Evelyn Panning

Property Connections Realty Inc.

epanning@frontiernet.net

530-640-2411

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 19, 2009, 6:53pm PDT

Trees and VIEWS, Pretty Location, Power Nearby, 1.47 Acre Home Site in Modoc Recreational Estates

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:53:41 -0500

Evelyn Panning | Property Connections Realty Inc. | epanning@frontiernet.net | 530-640-2411

Mountain Quail, Alturas, CA

Treed and Mildly Sloping Home Site with View of the Valley

1.47 acres Vacant Land

offered at $16,000

Lot Size

1.47 acres

DESCRIPTION

2108: Here is a nice sloping 1.47 +/- acre lot located on Mountain Quail in Modoc Recreational Estates. This lot offers a lovely view of the surrounding area, has a firmly graveled road and is close to power.

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LOCATION FEATURES

Mildly Upsloping, Power Nearby, Nice View

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Evelyn Panning

Property Connections Realty Inc.

epanning@frontiernet.net

530-640-2411

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 19, 2009, 6:46pm PDT

Sweeping Panoramic Views, 2 Adjacent 1 Acre Home Sites, Buy One or Two, $12,000 Each

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:47:48 -0500

Evelyn Panning | Property Connections Realty Inc. | epanning@frontiernet.net | 530-640-2411

Plehn, Alturas, CA

Sweeping Panoramic Views, 2 Adjacent Home Sites, $12,000 each

2 acres Vacant Land

offered at $24,000

Lot Size

2 acres

DESCRIPTION

2191/2192: Level and easy to develop homesites in California Pines Lake Unit 3. These are 2 adjacent lots. You can buy both or just one. Power is in the area and the road is graveled.

These are a great deal at only $12,000 each.

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LOCATION FEATURES

Level, Easy to Develop, Gravel Road Access

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Evelyn Panning

Property Connections Realty Inc.

epanning@frontiernet.net

530-640-2411

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 19, 2009, 6:39pm PDT

Level, Residential Size Lot, Only $9,700

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:31:07 -0500

Evelyn Panning | Property Connections Realty Inc. | epanning@frontiernet.net | 530-640-2411

Eagle Drive, Alturas, CA

Level Home Site, Power, Water and Sewer Available

.34 acres Vacant Land

offered at $9,700

Lot Size

.34 acres

DESCRIPTION

2188: This level, easy to develop parcel is located in Cal Pines Lake Unit 4. Power is close by. The lot size is approximately .34 acres. This property is priced to sell at only $9,700.

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LOCATION FEATURES

Power, Sewer and Water Available

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Evelyn Panning

Property Connections Realty Inc.

epanning@frontiernet.net

530-640-2411

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 19, 2009, 6:22pm PDT

Rolling Terrain and a Nice Area, 1.47 Acres only $6,900

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:24:16 -0500

Evelyn Panning | Property Connections Realty Inc. | epanning@frontiernet.net | 530-640-2411

Jaguar Drive, Alturas, CA

Nice 1.47 Acre Home Site in Modoc Recreational Estates

1.47 acres Vacant Land

offered at $6,900

Lot Size

1.47 acres

DESCRIPTION

2186: Check out this lovely home site in 2186: Modoc Recreational Estates. Slightly rolling terrain, power nearby, lovely views, trees, gravel road and a quiet location. This lot is close to paved Pencil Road for easy year round access. Priced at only $6,900.

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LOCATION FEATURES

Slightly Rolling Terrain, Easy to Develop, Power Nearby

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

View of Property	View of Property
View of Property	Road Frontage

Contact info:

Evelyn Panning

Property Connections Realty Inc.

epanning@frontiernet.net

530-640-2411

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 19, 2009, 6:15pm PDT

Truly Lovely 20 Acre Home Site in Thoms Creek Estates, Only $62,000

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:15:55 -0500

Evelyn Panning | Property Connections Realty Inc. | epanning@frontiernet.net | 530-640-2411

Alta Vista, Alturas, CA

Truly Lovely 20 +/- Acre Home Site in Thoms Creek Estates

20 acres Vacant Land

offered at $62,000

Lot Size

20 acres

DESCRIPTION

2185: Pretty rolling terrain near power. This property would be easy to develop. Power runs along the road and there are other homes in the area. The properties in this area are 20 +/- acres which means you’ll have plenty of elbow room and neighbors aren’t too close by.

The views of the area are truly lovely. The photos do not do this property justice, so stop by and take a look. You’ll be glad you did.

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LOCATION FEATURES

Easy to Develop, Near Power, Mostly Level

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

View of Property	View of Property
Surrounding Area	Surrounding Area
Surrounding Area	Road Frontage

Contact info:

Evelyn Panning

Property Connections Realty Inc.

epanning@frontiernet.net

530-640-2411

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 19, 2009, 6:06pm PDT

Level, Nicely Treed, 1.6 Acre Home Site in Alturas, California

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:41:50 -0500

Evelyn Panning | Property Connections Realty Inc. | epanning@frontiernet.net | 530-640-2411

East Mountain Quail, Alturas, CA

Lovely Treed Home Site, 1.6 Acres

1.6 acres Vacant Land

offered at $10,000

Lot Size

1.6 acres

DESCRIPTION

2184: If your dream is to build a new home on your home site, why not check out this location. The property is level and power is nearby. It is near Pronghorn and offers graveled road access.

You’ll get 1.6 acres which gives you plenty of elbow room.

APN 013-062-02

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LOCATION FEATURES

Easy Access, Power Nearby

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

View of Property	Surrounding Area
Surrounding Area

Contact info:

Evelyn Panning

Property Connections Realty Inc.

epanning@frontiernet.net

530-640-2411

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 18, 2009, 9:25am PDT

90 Day Moratorium on Foreclosures in California -- Is it a good idea?

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:32:11 -0500

Well, I look at this new twist on keeping people in their homes and the non realtor/regular person thinks maybe it could be a humane way of dealing with the nastiness that we've experienced here in California.

However, the realtor/business person in me wonders what will really change in 90 days? Will the borrower be in a better financial position to be able to afford a home that shouldn't have been purchased in the first place? Will the lenders really try to "cut their income" and work with the borrowers on loan modification?

What do you think? Good idea or bad idea?

Incredible CUSTOM Lincoln LOG Home, METICULOUS Attention to DETAIL, HIGH Quality Throughout, ALTURAS California

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:25:20 -0500

Evelyn Panning | Property Connections Realty Inc. | epanning@frontiernet.net | 530-640-2411

368 Niemiec, Alturas, CA

INCREDIBLE LOG HOME, Meticulous Attention to DETAIL. High Quality
Throughout

2BR/2.5BA Single Family House

offered at $399,900

Year Built	2007
Sq Footage	2,445
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	3
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	1.02 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

2190: High quality homes like this are rarely available in Alturas. This INCREDIBLE Original Lincoln Log Custom Home has been BUILT RIGHT. The attention to detail is truly amazing. You’ll find well thought out features and extras in this home at every turn.

When you first arrive at this home, you are greeted by a tastefully landscaped yard with sprinkler and drip system.

The home has a large deck around it harking back to the good old days when lounging on the deck at the end of the day was a way of life. Check out the wrought iron details.

Upon entering the home, the expansive cathedral ceilings take your breath away. You’ll see solid wood floors, solid interior doors, recessed lighting, solar tube skylights and a lovely fireplace with a remote starter.

Can you see yourself cooking in this lovely kitchen?

The Master Bedroom Suite is conveniently located on the main floor. There is a large walk in closet and a wonderful master bath with a HUGE soaking tub. Once you’re done soaking, step out onto the
radiant heated floor.

Head on upstairs and you’ll find an inviting loft area. How will you use it — a reading room, office, meditation area? The 2nd bedroom is cozy and comfortable with ample storage and closet space.

Let’s not forget the basement. It is large and
includes an indoor laundry area with stacking washer and dryer. Did I mention that there is a Tankless Water Heater for those endless
showers? You’ll find your forced air furnace here and there is plenty of spce for your freezer in this room. The basement is large. Can you imagine the possibilities — Man Cave, Children’s Play Room, Craft Area . . . . ?

Guys, do you enjoy barbecuing? The deck has piped gas. No need to lug those propane tanks around. In the winter your dog got really dirty running around in the great outdoors. You can give him a bath with hot water on the lower patio without turning him into a popsicle.

Take a look at the oversized 2 car garage. Plenty of space for 2 cars and a workshop. Did I mention that you have 220V in the garage?

I have hardly scraped the surface — there are so many amenities. Why not make an appointment to DISCOVER this exceptional home for yourself

APN 040-212-13

This property is colisted with Coldwell Banker C&C Westside Properties.

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PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor
Living room	Office/Den	Dining room
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Basement	Washer
Dryer	Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Lincoln Log Home, Solid Wood Floors, Cathedral Ceilings, Propane Forced Heat, Oversized 2 Car Garage

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

The Home	Gorgeous Deck
Cathedral Ceilings	Great Kitchen
Quality Throughout	Oversized 2 Car Garage

Contact info:

Evelyn Panning

Property Connections Realty Inc.

epanning@frontiernet.net

530-640-2411

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 7, 2009, 11:34am PDT

PRICE REDUCED -- Now only $187,777 for a Gently Lived in Newer Home in Modoc County, Alturas, California

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:47:44 -0600

Evelyn Panning | Property Connections Realty Inc. | epanning@frontiernet.net | 530-640-2411

363 Pronghorn Drive, Alturas, CA

Newer, Well Maintained Home on a Corner Lot. Plenty of space and
Great Floor Plan

4BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $187,777

Year Built	2004
Sq Footage	2,224
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	64,033 sqft
HOA/Maint	$3 per month

DESCRIPTION

Have you been looking at homes in Modoc County and can't find a large home to fit your lifestyle? Are you having difficulty finding a home in move in ready condition? Now available is this 2,224 square foot, 2004 manufactured home on a foundation. All work on home and property were properly permitted by the county -- this home qualifies for conventional financing.

This home has been gently lived in and is in very good condition. Based on a great room concept, you'll get 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Want a walk in closet in your Master Bedroom -- this one is HUGE. The Master bedroom has an adjacent sitting room to complete your Master Suite. The master bath has a dual sink vanity. The kitchen is large and spacious and has a large walk in pantry. The other 3 bedrooms are large enough to easily accomodate queen beds. The Indoor Laundry room has plenty of space for a freezer. And, an attached garage with automatic opener is in place.

This home is on a well and septic system. The pump house is oversized and insulated.

Appliances included are a smooth cooktop range, dishwasher and garbage disposal.

The home is on a corner lot and has room for a shop building if you'd like to build one. The yard is a blank canvas waiting for you to work your magic and create your preferred landscape.

This is home is priced right at $187,777 -- you wouldn't be able to put this type of home in place today for less than $255,000. And, you don't have the headache of dealing with contractors, building permits, and the inevitable delays of putting in a new home.

Give me a call for more information or to see my home. 530-640-2411

I am a licensed California Real Estate Broker selling my own residence.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet
Family room	Dining room	Dishwasher
Stove/Oven	Laundry area - inside	Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

4 BR 2 BA, 2,224 SF, Move In Condition

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Front of Home	Dining Room
Great Room from Kitchen	Kitchen
Master Bedroom	Indoor Laundry

Contact info:

Evelyn Panning

Property Connections Realty Inc.

epanning@frontiernet.net

530-640-2411

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 18, 2009, 11:49pm PDT

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION, $400K REDUCTION, 456 +/- Acres with HOT SPRINGS

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:45:11 -0600

Evelyn Panning | Property Connections Realty Inc. | epanning@frontiernet.net | 530-640-2411

County Road 1, Eagleville, CA

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION -- 456 Acres, Agricultural, Horse Property with HOT Springs - Menlo Baths

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $775,000

Year Built	1972
Sq Footage	1,082
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	456.51 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION

2177: 456 +/- Acres with HOT SPRINGS in Eagleville. Property has a 1082 sf home and outbuilding. Land is currently leased for grazing cattle.

If you’re looking for a large ranch property with great potential, Look No Further.

Call for a private tour of this great property.

APN 034-250-12

see additional photos below

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Large Acreage, Artesian Wells

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Evelyn Panning

Property Connections Realty Inc.

epanning@frontiernet.net

530-640-2411

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jan 16, 2009, 2:38am PST

Alturas Modoc County California Home for Sale, Attention First Time Home Buyers or Downsizers, Move In Ready, Built 2004, $89,888

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:40:10 -0600

Evelyn Panning | Property Connections Realty Inc. | epanning@frontiernet.net | 530-640-2411

111 Wilderness Drive, Alturas, CA

Attention First Time Home Buyers or Down Sizers, Move In Ready Home

4BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $89,888

Year Built	2004
Sq Footage	1,352
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	None
Lot Size	12,000 sqft
HOA/Maint	$10 per month

DESCRIPTION

2182: This lovely home is nearly new and in wonderful condition. If you’re a first time home buyer or looking to downsize, this could be the home for you. With 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a large open kitchen and great room, you’ll soak in the sun in this cozy home. The home includes a range, refrigerator, washer and dryer and furnished living room at this knock out price.

Call today for a private showing of this lovely home. At this price, it won’t be on the market for long.

APN 039-261-11

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet
Dining room	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Washer	Dryer	Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Storage space(s)

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Newer, Wonderful Condition, Appliances Included, Partially Furnished, Built 2004

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Evelyn Panning

Property Connections Realty Inc.

epanning@frontiernet.net

530-640-2411

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jan 16, 2009, 1:45am PST

Warm Weather this week.

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:30:47 -0600

Usually i'm a fan of cold weather -- but for some reason it really got to me this year. This week we'll have balmy weather for this time of year -- upper 50's to low 60's. Much of the ice and snow has melted in places where we least like it -- the roads and walkways. So, it's a nice day for a walk. It's also a great day to look at property in Modoc County.

WOW -- I sure am glad that transaction is done !

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:35:14 -0600

Talk about learning lessons in the trenches.

I had a client interested in selling his business. He also happens to be my landlord for my business office. He had his business listed with an out of area real estate office for a couple of years with no showings or obvious interest. His listing expired and we started chatting about what he planned to do next. He didn't want to list locally -- being a small town, as soon as you list a business for sale people stop doing business with you. So, I recommended that he work with a Commercial Real Estate Broker in Redding California. Someone who I found to be very competent and really knows his stuff. I simply don't know enough about commercial to be comfortable with a listing.

Well, long story short, instead of giving him a referral as I expected we ended up co listed on the property. About 3 months after signing the listing I had a call on a different property from a prospective buyer and after chatting he decided he wasn't interested in that business -- so I introduced him to this recently listed business. After a couple of months of trying to figure out financial options, the buyer and seller finally agreed on a contract.

45 days later, escrow has closed and I am exhausted. The emotions ran high on this transaction. A very nervous buyer getting into a business in difficult economic times and a Seller who was in charge of his business for 27 years now looking to let go of it. This was more difficult than any residential transaction and I am really glad it's over.

The good news is that the Buyer and Seller seem to be happy with their decisions at this point and are cooperating nicely in the transition.

I had a tremendous learning experience. I am extremely grateful to Jim Ramsay and Laurie Ames at Coldwell Banker Commerical -- without their help I could never have gotten this one done.

Learning in the trenches is an exhausting experience. But seeing the smiles on my clients faces (or maybe that's just relief) has been extremely rewarding.

Oh My 13 below Zero !

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:24:12 -0600

Well, I happen to like cold weather, but this year I am Freezing ! BRRRRRRRR.

I couldn't believe it when I looked outside yesterday morning and saw that it read 13 below zero. We're in California -- how can it be 13 below zero?

We had some snow fall -- about 6 inches or so and because of the freezing temperatures it isn't melting off.

Looks like we're going to have another difficult winter in Modoc County this year.

Home for Sale Alturas California, Newer, Well Maintained, 2,224 SF, 4BR 2 BA, 1.47 Acres, Corner Lot

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:15:07 -0600

Evelyn Panning | Property Connections Realty Inc. | epanning@frontiernet.net | 530-640-2411

363 Pronghorn Drive, Alturas, CA

Newer, Well Maintained Home on a Corner Lot. Plenty of space and
Great Floor Plan

4BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $210,000

Year Built	2004
Sq Footage	2,224
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	64,033 sqft
HOA/Maint	$3 per month

DESCRIPTION

Have you been looking at homes in Modoc County and can't find a large home to fit your lifestyle? Are you having difficulty finding a home in move in ready condition? Now available is this 2,224 square foot, 2004 manufactured home on a foundation. All work on home and property were properly permitted by the county -- this home qualifies for conventional financing.

This home has been gently lived in and is in very good condition. Based on a great room concept, you'll get 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Want a walk in closet in your Master Bedroom -- this one is HUGE. The Master bedroom has an adjacent sitting room to complete your Master Suite. The master bath has a dual sink vanity. The kitchen is large and spacious and has a large walk in pantry. The other 3 bedrooms are large enough to easily accomodate queen beds. The Indoor Laundry room has plenty of space for a freezer. And, an attached garage with automatic opener is in place.

This home is on a well and septic system. The pump house is oversized and insulated.

All appliances were new in 2004 and are Whirlpool and Maytag -- Dishwasher, smooth cooktop range, large refrigerator/freezer, freezer in laundry area and washer and dryer -- all will be included in the purchase of your home. All appliances are like new.

The home is on a corner lot and has room for a shop building if you'd like to build one. The yard is a blank canvas waiting for you to work your magic and create your preferred landscape.

This is home is priced right at $210,000 -- you wouldn't be able to put this type of home in place today for less than $275,000. And, you don't have the headache of dealing with contractors, building permits, and the inevitable delays of putting in a new home.

Give me a call for more information or to see my home. 530-640-2411

I am a licensed California Real Estate Broker selling my own residence. This property is not listed on the MLS.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet
Family room	Dining room	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Washer
Dryer	Laundry area - inside	Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

4 BR 2 BA, 2,224 SF, Move In Condition

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Evelyn Panning

Property Connections Realty Inc.

epanning@frontiernet.net

530-640-2411

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Dec 18, 2008, 12:58pm PST

Home for Sale Alturas California, HUGE Home on 1/3 +/- Acres, Priced to sell $185,000

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:28:11 -0600

Evelyn Panning | Property Connections Realty Inc. | epanning@frontiernet.net | 530-640-2411

1301 W. 12th Street, Alturas, CA

Large, Well Built Home in Town, Priced to Sell

4BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $185,000

Year Built	1983
Sq Footage	2,326
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	16,500 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

2182: If you've been looking for a large, well built and in good condition home in town on an over sized lot -- this is it. With 2,326 square feet, 4 bedroom, 2 baths, separate living room and family room, large eat in kitchen, fully fenced yard with nicely maintained lawn area, over 1/3 acre, charming courtyard and an attached garage, what more can you ask for? Make an appointment today for a private viewing of this wonderful home.

APN 001-073-02

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Fireplace	Family room	Living room
Dining room	Breakfast nook	Laundry area - inside
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Over Sized Lot, Pretty Courtyard, Nice yard, Big Home

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Evelyn Panning

Property Connections Realty Inc.

epanning@frontiernet.net

530-640-2411

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Dec 4, 2008, 9:44am PST

Why buy property in Modoc County, California?

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:31:39 -0600

Anyone who calls me about inexpensive property in our county usually needs a geography lesson before going into details.

I find it interesting that people see California as a location and then get really excited about being able to buy 1-2 acres of land for under $10,000.

Bottom line, we are in a very remote area of California. Prices, although they have gone up in the triple digits percentage wise, have not gone up much in actual dollar value compared to other areas of California.

So, why buy in Modoc County.

1. You are tired of the overpopulated rat race and want a quite lifestyle. Be sure you have a trade/profession that can support you if you need to work. If you're retired, well, you should find it easy to relocate here once you find the right property.

2. You want a vacation home.

3. You want to own land but can't afford to buy it in other markets.

4. Just because.

As with any investment, do your research beforehand. If you'd like to know more about buying or selling property in Modoc County, please give me a call.

I could hardly believe my eyes . . . . . .

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:51:01 -0600

Driving into my office this morning I thought that maybe I was dreaming.

It couldn't possibly be true. But there it was. In great BIG signage.

The price of gas in Modoc County has dropped to $2.84 a gallon for regular. YIPPEE !

I can finally fill up my Trailblazer for less than $40 !

If you make a promise . . . be prepared to live up to it !

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:02:05 -0500

The Pastor and the Kitten

Dwight Nelson recently told a true story about the pastor of his church. He had a kitten that climbed up a tree in his backyard and then was afraid to come down. The pastor coaxed, offered warm milk, etc. The kitty would not come down.

The tree was not sturdy enough to climb, so the pastor decided that if he tied a rope to his car and pulled it until the tree bent down, he could then reach up and get the kitten.

That's what he did, all the while checking his progress in the car. He then figured if he went just a little bit further, the tree would be bent sufficiently for him to reach the kitten. But as he moved the car a little
further forward, the rope broke.

The tree went 'boing!' and the kitten instantly sailed through the air - out of sight.

The pastor felt terrible. He walked all over the neighborhood asking people if they'd seen a little kitten. No. Nobody had seen a stray kitten.

So he prayed, 'Lord, I just commit this kitten to your keeping,' and went on about his business.

A few days later he was at the grocery store, and met one of his church members. He happened to look into her shopping cart and was amazed to see cat food.

This woman was a cat hater and everyone knew it, so he asked her, 'Why are you buying cat food when you hate cats so much?' She replied, 'You won't believe this,' and then told him how her little girl had been begging her for a cat, but she kept refusing.

Then a few days before, the child had begged again, so the Mom finally told her little girl, 'Well, if God gives you a cat, I'll let you keep it.' She told the pastor, 'I watched my child go out in the yard, get on her knees, and ask God for a cat. And really, Pastor, you won't believe this, but I saw it with my own eyes. A kitten suddenly came flying out of the blue sky, with its paws outspread, and landed right in front of her.'

Lesson learned: Never underestimate the Power of God and His unique sense of humor

A sign of the times . . . . . . .

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:41:06 -0500

Modoc County, being a very remote area with limited job opportunities, has now reached an 8.3% jobless rate. The same time last year our jobless rate was 6.5%. In September 2007 we had a labor pool of 4,110 with 270 unemployed. This year we had a labor pool of 4020 with 330 unemployed.

So, if you're moving to Modoc County, where are the job opportunities? Major employers are city and county government, Bureau of Land Management, Forestry Service, and schools.

You could also do what many other have done here -- find a need and fill it. Become an entrepreneur. I've found that drive and determination can outdo any jobless rate data.

Mediation -- an interesting process and not at all intimidating.

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:47:11 -0500

It has been quite a week. Between trainings and other activities, topping off my Friday with a mediation hearing on one of my contracts.

Now, I can't tell you anything about the specific mediation (what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas -- same is true for mediation), but I've never been through the process and felt a bit uncertain and uneasy prior to going in yesterday.

Well, it wasn't bad at all. The mediator was not at all intimidating and mediation truly is a process by which the 2 sides try to resolve their differences -- some give and take by the two disputing parties with an independent party go between goes a long way to making process at an impasse. This seems far less confrontational than a court process -- the softer side of resolving ones differences.

Regardless of the outcome of mediation, the mediator cannot be called to testify to anything if the process goes on to arbitration, is not a legal advisor to either side and anything presented or said in the mediation process cannot be used if proceeding to arbitration. And, my part of the mediation fee was quite low -- far less than I would have paid for legal counsel and ultimately in court costs had mediation not been a part of the contract in question.

So, if you've been on the fence either as a buyer, seller or realtor about accepting mediation as part of your contract, don't be afraid of it. It's a much nicer path to resolving your differences than meeting up in court (cheaper too !)

On the road again . . . . .

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:06:49 -0500

Well, the price of gas has dropped to $3.54 a gallon for regular. So, I'm going to go out of town on Thursday and Friday (no, not because the price of gas dropped -- but it's nice that it isn't $4.64 any more.)

Being in a small, remote market has positives and negatives --

Positives:

Only one stop light in town
No traffic jams
Low crime rate
Clean Air
Quiet
Beautiful Country
Bountiful Wildlife
Elbow Room - Uncrowded

Negatives:

High cost of gasoline, groceries, etc.
No local educational opportunities for real estate

I'm glad the negatives is a short list.

On Thursday and Friday I'll be attending events sponsored by the Shasta Association of Realtor in Redding, California. I haven't been to an event for some time, so I'm really looking forward to it. Because Modoc County doesn't have a Board of Realtors, I felt the need to become a member in an association in another market. I consider it an important investment in my professional development.

On Thursday it will be all about education -- focusing on distressed properties. Amazingly, Modoc County has not had a lot of foreclosed or short sale properties (only 3 foreclosures that I know of) so I haven't focused any attention in this area. But, I'm anxious to learn more anyway.

On Friday it will be all about a motivational speaker -- I don't know about anyone else, but I sure could use some positive messages.

It's that time of year -- cattle come down from the high country.

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:05:32 -0500

It's that time of year again. The ranchers bring their cattle down from the high country for the winter.

This annual tradition happens down Pencil Road in Modoc Recreational Estates. Now, if I still lived in San Jose, California, I would have been extraordinarily annoyed by this process. But I noticed that I simply didn't mind. I wasn't in a hurry to go anywhere.

I enjoyed the pretty, sunny day and while moving at about 3 miles per hour down that stretch of road -- about 3 miles distant ahead of us yet -- I marveled at the herding dogs that kept the cattle moving -- any how they aggressively worked the ones that didn't want to go in the right direction. I wondered what the riders were talking about. I thought how pleasant it would be to be out riding at a leisurely pace this morning.

Of course, ranching isn't always this idyllic. I suspect that the work is pretty hard at times. But this morning, it looked like a very good life.

Moving to Alturas -- here are some contacts that you may need.

Property Connections Realty Inc. — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:57:42 -0500

One of the challenges in moving to Alturas is making sure that you have all of your necessary services set up -- and who in the world do you call. Here are some numbers that should help you:

Utilities:

Electric Power -

There are 2 service providers in Modoc County for electricity.

Pacific Power and Light (an Oregon company) serves Alturas and other in town locations. 800-715-9238, 877-548-3768 or 888-221-7070
Surprise Valley Electric (an energy coop) serves the areas that PP&L does not serve. 866-843-2667

Propane: Contact Bethel's 530-233-2134

Kerosene: Ed Staub & Sons 530-233-2610

Telephone Service: Frontier 800-921-8101

Internet: you have several choices

Frontier (dial-up and DSL) - both services available in most areas 800-921-8101
Hughes Net (satellite) - anywhere you've got reception 866-293-8945
HDO - High Desert Online (dial-up and wireless): wireless in city of Alturas 530-233-4000
Charter Communications (cable) in town only 866-731-5420

Television:

DirecTV -- Phillips Appliance in Alturas can set up your service. Call 530-233-5705
Dish Network -- www.dishnetwork.com
Charter Communications 866-731-5420

Water/Sewer Service in Alturas 530-233-2052

Trash Collection in Alturas and surrounding areas Alturas Disposal 530-233-2373

Modoc Joint Unified School District: 530-233-7201

Real Estate Services: Of course you'll call Property Connections Realty Inc. at 530-640-2411