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🌲 Trinity County · Northern California

Trinity County Real Estate

Trinity County's forested mountains, rivers, and Trinity Alps Wilderness attract buyers seeking privacy, recreation, and a slower pace of life. Shay understands the off-grid, rural, and recreational property market that defines Trinity County real estate.

Areas Served

WeavervilleHayforkLewistonCoffee CreekTrinity Center

Shay Mullanix, REALTOR®

DRE# 02250630 · Specializing in rural Northern California

📞 (480) 819-9676

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Frequently Asked Questions — Trinity County Real Estate

How much does land cost in Trinity County?
Trinity County offers some of the most affordable forested acreage in California. Residential homes in Weaverville range from $200,000–$380,000. Rural parcels, off-grid properties, and forested acreage vary widely — smaller parcels (5–20 acres) often start around $50,000–$150,000, while larger parcels with water and improvements can reach $400,000+. Water, road access, and solar potential are key value drivers.
Is Trinity County good for off-grid living?
Trinity County is one of California's premier destinations for off-grid and self-sufficient living. Abundant water (rivers, creeks, springs), mild growing seasons in the valleys, dense forests, and very low population density make it well-suited. Solar, rainwater catchment, and wood heat are common. Zoning is relatively permissive for agricultural and rural uses in most areas of the county.
What is Weaverville CA like?
Weaverville is Trinity County's county seat and main hub — a historic Gold Rush town on Highway 299 with genuine character, a small downtown, and basic services. It's about an hour west of Redding. The community is tight-knit and has attracted a mix of longtime locals, back-to-the-land residents, and remote workers. Property here is more affordable than virtually anywhere on the I-5 corridor.
Is Trinity County a good place to buy recreational property?
Excellent. Trinity County sits between the Trinity Alps Wilderness and Shasta-Trinity National Forest, with the Trinity and New Rivers running through it. Whitewater rafting, fly fishing, hiking, and hunting are world class. Trinity Lake (Lewiston Reservoir) adds flatwater recreation. Recreational properties — cabins, river-access parcels, hunting land — see consistent demand from buyers across Northern California.
How remote is Trinity County?
Trinity County is genuinely remote — no freeway access, mountain roads, and limited cell service in much of the county. Weaverville is about an hour from Redding. Many properties rely on Starlink for internet. This remoteness is exactly what draws most buyers here. If you value privacy, quiet, and natural beauty above convenience, Trinity County delivers.
How do I find out what my Trinity County property is worth?
Trinity County's unique properties — off-grid cabins, river parcels, forested acreage — are impossible to value accurately with automated tools. Local knowledge about water sources, road conditions, and what buyers have actually paid for comparable properties is essential. Shay Mullanix provides free, no-obligation valuations for Trinity County properties.

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