The Schaad Ranch

Land

The Schaad Ranch encompasses approximately 468 acres across three assessor parcels in the rugged and scenic foothills surrounding Wilseyville.

The ranch is characterized by varied Sierra foothill terrain with forested ridges, rolling hillsides, secluded draws, and more open areas interspersed throughout the property. The diversity of terrain creates a true large-acreage mountain ranch experience while providing habitat for wildlife and opportunities for recreation, forestry, agriculture, and land stewardship.

A network of existing ranch roads and trails provides access through portions of the property and creates opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, ATV and OHV use, hunting, and general ranch management.

The property’s three-parcel configuration consists of

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Together, the parcels comprise approximately 468 acres, providing both scale and flexibility for future ownership and land-management objectives. In addition to the modern contemporary residence, the property is managed as an outdoor event venue and a timber-producing property under 2 active Non-commercial Timber Management Plans (NTMPs). 150 acres have been improved through California Forest Improvement Plan (CFIP) with mastication, thinning, and pruning.

The ranch provides over 1 mile of frontage of Forest Creek, a year-round stream that feeds into the Middle Fork of the Mokulumne River. A stream-side campground on the property provides access for fishing, swimming, or enjoying the outdoors.

The ranch is an active outdoor event venue and has a long history of hosting annual motorcycle trial events with available staging areas, camp sites, and miles of challenging off road trails.

The ranch’s combination of acreage, privacy, natural terrain, and income producing potential makes it a compelling recreational and legacy landholding in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Improvements

The centerpiece of Schaad Ranch is a striking modern luxury mountain home, custom built in 2018 and thoughtfully positioned within the surrounding forest. The architecturally designed residence encompasses approximately 1,860 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, offering a sophisticated interpretation of contemporary Sierra Nevada living.

Designed to create a strong connection between the residence and the land, the home features expansive windows framing the surrounding pines, firs, cedars, oaks, and mountain landscape. Natural materials and rustic architectural elements are balanced with clean contemporary lines, creating a residence that feels equally appropriate as a full-time ranch home, private mountain retreat, or luxury recreational getaway.

The interior emphasizes craftsmanship, warmth, and simplicity. Generous windows bring natural light deep into the living spaces while providing constantly changing views of the forest outside. The open living areas create an inviting setting for entertaining or relaxing after a day spent exploring the ranch, while the two-bedroom configuration provides comfortable private accommodations without overwhelming the natural setting.

Equally impressive is the home’s commitment to self-sufficient, off-grid luxury. The residence is powered by an owned 48-volt solar system and incorporates radiant-floor heating and passive cooling, allowing the home to operate independently while maintaining a high level of year-round comfort.

Additional features include tempered windows, a Class A composition roof, an integrated fire-suppression system, approximately 3,000 gallons of water storage, and t…