Hot Springs Canyon Road #26
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
3
Bed
0
Bath
1,100Sqft
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 experienc
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Bedroom Information
Total Bedrooms: 3Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1Water/Sewer
Water Source: Shared Well Sewer: Septic Type Unknown -
Interior Features
Roof: Composition,Shingle Exterior Property Features: Barbecue Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings,Ceiling Fan(s),High Ceilings,Country Kitchen,Storage,Unfurnished,Wood Product Walls,All Bedrooms Down,Bedroom on Main Level,Galley Kitchen,Main Level Primary Windows: Bay Window(s),Double Pane Windows,Stained Glass,Skylight(s),Wood Frames Property Appliances: Electric Range,Range Hood,Water Heater,Dryer,Washer Fireplace: Insert,Living Room,Wood Burning Stove Flooring: Wood -
Cooling Features
Wall/Window Unit(s) Air ConditioningHeating Source
Wood Stove,Wall Furnace Has HeatingFireplace
Fireplace Features: Insert,Living Room,Wood Burning Stove Has Fireplace: 1
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Building Information
Year Built: 1926 Construction: Shingle Siding,Stone,Wood Siding Roof: Composition,Shingle -
Exterior Features
BarbecueFoundation
Raised,StoneSecurity Features
Fire Detection System,Smoke Detector(s) -
Accessibility Features
Grab Bars,No StairsPool Features
NoneLaundry Features
Washer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry ClosetPatio And Porch
Covered,Deck,Glass Enclosed,Porch,Stone,WoodFencing
None
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Lot Details
Lot Dimensions Source: Vendor Enhanced Lot Size Acres: 99000
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Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 420,000 Listing Contract Date: 2025-09-10 -
Lease Information
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 98801690
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Garage and Parking
Garage Description: No Driveway,On Site,One Space,Uncovered,UnpavedHomeowners Association
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Other Property Info
Source Listing Status: Active Source Neighborhood: OR - Ortega/Orange County Directions: Ortega Hwy East from San Juan Capistrano. Left on Hot Springs Canyon (at Fire Station) Source Property Type: Residential Area: OR - Ortega/Orange County Property SubType: Cabin -
Building and Construction
Property Age: 100 Common Walls: No Common Walls Property Condition: Fixer,Repairs Cosmetic Structure Type: Cabin Year Built Source: Owner Total Square Feet Living: 1100 Entry Level: 1 Entry Location: 1 Levels or Stories: One Building Total Stories: 1 Structure Type: Cabin
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Nearby Home Value
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| 30822 Steeplechase, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675 | $7,750,000 | 6 | 6 | 5,777 | 5,777 SqFt |
| 30402 Marbella, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675 | $4,188,888 | 5 | 5 | 5,595 | 5,595 SqFt |
| 28192 Las Brisas Del Mar, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675 | $3,500,000 | 5 | 4 | 3,848 | 3,848 SqFt |
| 31076 Via San Vicente, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675 | $1,049,999 | 3 | 2 | 1,700 | 1,700 SqFt |
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| 32411 Harvest, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675 | $2,699,999 | 4 | 4 | 3,594 | 3,594 SqFt |
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/22/2026 @ 05:38
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