Welcome to a true Northern California retreat where adventure, wildlife, and wide-open space meet comfort and breathtaking views. This incredible property features 55 acres of rolling terrain with established trails, perfect for exploring on horseback, ATV, or simply enjoying peaceful walks through nature. Seasonal creeks, natural springs, and ponds create a beautiful landscape that attracts abundant wildlife year-round. For hunters and wildlife enthusiasts, the back acreage has produced antler sheds and frequent sightings of turkeys, wild pigs, and large bucks passing through the property. The seasonal pond creates a small oasis where ducks and turtles regularly gather, making it a peaceful place to watch nature unfold. Equestrians and livestock owners will appreciate the 2 large fenced pastures and a well-equipped 4-stall barn, complete with feed room, tack room, power, and water. Each 12x12 stall includes its own run, providing excellent space and comfort for horses or livestock. The property also features a large chicken coop along with additional small critter pens and shelters, making it ideal for those looking to raise chickens, goats, or other small animals. Additionally, it is set up for everything with a private shooting range, two storage outbuildings, and a large shop featuring power, water, a swamp cooler, and 220V —perfect for projects, equipment storage, or hobbies. Thoughtful infrastructure adds peace of mind, including fire hose hookups throughout the front of the property, a deep well, and a large gravity-fed water storage tank for additional water security. Perched at the top of the hill, the property offers unmatched panoramic views of Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta, along with unforgettable sunsets that light up the valley each evening. The home sits beside 1,000 acres of neighboring farmland, giving you the quiet and privacy of country living while still being close to town—with Walmart grocery delivery and local food spots that deliver right to your door. The property includes 2 home • Main Home: A charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a metal roof, open floor plan, and large windows designed to capture the sweeping views. • 2nd Home: A 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest home with a spacious sunroom, perfect for extended family, guests, or rental potential. Enjoy peaceful evenings on the shaded deck that stays cool all summer, where you can watch your livestock grazing in the pastures or the sun setting behind the mountains.SQFT & RM# COMB on MLS
For sale
Listing Provided by: eXp of Northern CA
$599,000
18020 Benson Rd, Cottonwood, CA 96022
3beds
2,100sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
55.33 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$285/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 26 days |
- 2,588 |
- 175 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 16, 2026 at 03:12pm
Listing Provided by:
Clint Johns DRE #02140942 5305197509,
eXp of Northern CA,
Becky Johns DRE #01496335 530-809-3730,
eXp of Northern CA
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SN26048873
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Center Hall, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Full Bath on Main Level, Granite Counters, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Laminate Counters
Heating
- Central, Propane, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Propane Oven, Propane Range, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Open Floorplan, Storage, Unfurnished, Wired for Sound, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Workshop
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Door-Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Gravel, Off Street, RV Potential, Shared Driveway, Side By Side, Unpaved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Deck, Front Porch, Wood
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Barbed Wire,Cross Fenced,Livestock,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Meadow, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pasture, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Creek, Pond
Lot
- Size: 55.33 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Sloped Down, Garden, Horse Property, Sprinklers In Rear, Irregular Lot, Lawn, Over 40 Units/Acre, Pasture, Ranch, Secluded, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Sloped Up, Trees, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Two On A Lot, Stable(s)
- Additional parcels included: 006390032000
- Parcel number: 006380044000
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding, Frame, Glass, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Permanent, Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Shared Septic, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Horse Trails, Stable(s), Hunting
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Rated Drywall, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Cottonwood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $285/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $339,969
- Annual tax amount: $3,561
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,477/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000+19.8%$285/sqft |
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| 7/5/2023 | Sold | $500,000-3.5%$238/sqft |
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| 5/16/2023 | Pending sale | $518,000$247/sqft |
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| 4/13/2023 | Price change | $518,000-14.4%$247/sqft |
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| 3/8/2023 | Price change | $605,000-0.8%$288/sqft |
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| 2/21/2023 | Price change | $610,000-2.4%$290/sqft |
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| 1/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $625,000$298/sqft |
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| 1/18/2023 | Listing removed | $625,000$298/sqft |
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| 12/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $625,000-3.7%$298/sqft |
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| 11/30/2022 | Listing removed | $649,000$309/sqft |
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| 11/30/2022 | Listed for sale | $649,000+26%$309/sqft |
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| 11/19/2020 | Sold | $515,000+6.1%$245/sqft |
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| 10/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $485,500+239.5%$231/sqft |
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| 5/16/2001 | Sold | $143,000$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,561 +1.9% | $339,969 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,495 -16.3% | $333,303 -16.1% |
| 2023 | $4,175 +3% | $397,060 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,055 +1.9% | $389,275 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,979 +59.5% | $381,643 +56.1% |
| 2020 | $2,495 +0.4% | $244,548 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,484 +4.9% | $239,754 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,368 +5.7% | $235,054 +8.6% |
| 2017 | $2,240 +7.8% | $216,505 +5% |
| 2015 | $2,077 +15.2% | $206,195 +15% |
| 2014 | $1,803 | $179,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $179,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $179,300 -14.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $208,749 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $207,190 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $207,684 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $203,612 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $199,621 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $195,708 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $191,872 +15.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $165,611 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $162,577 +11.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $145,860 +34.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $108,146 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,439/mo
Principal & interest
$2910
Property taxes
$529
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Evergreen Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 6/10Red Bluff High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.6 mi
- 7/10Evergreen Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Evergreen
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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