0 Hot Springs Canyon Road #26, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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0 Hot Springs Canyon Road #26,San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
$420,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,100 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: greg cruse
Office: century 21 affiliated949-492-5413
MLS#:OC25233628
Source:CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$420,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$381.82
About this home
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 2058.
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1926
- Subdivision & Development:Hot Springs Canyon
- Listing ID #:OC25233628
- Added:311 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 14, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Wood
- Kitchen Description:Electric Range, Range Hood
- Living area:1,100 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Wall Window Units
- Heating:Wall Furnance, Wood Stove
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition, Shingle
- Year built:1926
- Building area:1,100 sq. ft.
- Lot area:99000 Acres
- Lot Features:Trees
- Architectural Style:Cottage
- Construction Materials:Shingle Siding, Stone, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Barbecue, Covered, Deck, GlassEnclosed, Porch, Stone, Wood
- Foundation Description:Raised, Stone
- Levels:1 Story
Utilities
- Water:SharedWell, Water Connected
- Sewer:Septic Tank, Sewer Not Available
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$420,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$381.82
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dryer, Electric Range, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:All Bedrooms Down, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Gallery Kitchen, High Ceilings, Skylights, Storage, Water Heater
Parking
- Parking description:No Driveway, On Site, One Space, Uncovered, Unpaved
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