6691 Reading Creek Rd Douglas City, CA 96024
Property details
About 6691 Reading Creek Rd
Discover the ultimate blend of sustainability, seclusion, and sophistication on this extraordinary 160-acre off-grid, modern mountain estate. Crafted in 2014, The Lantern House an architecturally striking 2,400 sq ft home was designed with efficiency and resilience in mind, featuring a steel, concrete, and glass exterior, nearly 50% window coverage with Anderson 400 series tempered windows, Velux skylights, and a steel roof with a membrane under layer. Surrounded by nature and built to the highest fire safety standards, this home is as durable as it is beautiful. Inside, enjoy radiant floor heating powered by solar, propane, and a stunning double-sided contraflow wood-fired heater with an integrated water coil and pizza-style oven. The heart of the home boasts high-end finishes including a BlueStar 6-burner range with griddle and double oven, a Bosch dishwasher, KitchenAid refrigerator, large pantry, root cellar, and ducting for a heat recovery ventilator. With bathrooms featuring Toto bidets and an outdoor shower, comfort meets functionality at every turn. Energy independence is effortless here, with a 13.5 kW solar array (six poles, three sun-tracking), 60 kWh of battery storage (new at the end of 2023), solar thermal for heat and hot water, a micro-hydro generator, and a 20 kW Kohler propane backup generator. The home also features an EV charging station, and Starlink high speed internet— providing all the modern conveniences while living off-grid. Water is abundant with a well and state water rights to both Barleyfield and Reading Creeks, supporting a seasonal pond near the home and a larger ¾-acre pond, home to the endangered Western Pond Turtle. A total of 25,000 gallons of water storage supports the main residence, mobile unit, and fire suppression system. There's also a charming orchard of apple and pear trees and a slow sand filtration system for the mobile water supply. Additional features include a 1,200 sq ft 3-bay shop (plumbed for a bathroom), steel woodshed, storage trailer, an older dirt-floor garage, and a second permitted dwelling unit — an older mobile home offering additional potential. The property is securely gated with Viking Access and even plumbed for an outdoor kitchen, ideal for entertaining under the stars. Bordering BLM and Sierra Pacific lands, this property is a rare find for those seeking true off-grid luxury, unmatched privacy, and a deep connection with the land — whether as a full-time residence, sustainable retreat, or generational homestead.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Flooring Type: Decorative Concrete
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen, Storage, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, High Ceilings
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Parking: RV Access/Parking, Oversized, Boat
- Waterfront: Pond, Creek
- View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Heating: Radiant, Wood Stove
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $1,378,000
- Price/SqFt: $574
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,311
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Waterfront, Private, Secluded, Sloped
- Directions: From Redding take Highway 299. left on Highway 3. Right on Reading Creek. Property at end of Road where gate is. gate to this property is on the left.
- Year Built: 2014
- Stories: 0
- Living Area: 2,400 SqFt
- Lot Size: 160 Acres
- MLS Number: 25-2259
- MLS Name: Shasta Association of REALTORS®
- Office Name: Wahlund & Co. Realty Group
- Office Phone: (530) 580-3597
- Office Email: jamiewahlund@gmail.ccom
- Listing Agent: Drew Wahlund
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2003 | Home Sold | $245,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $715,447 | $7,311 |
| 2023 | $701,566 | $7,188 |
| 2022 | $687,958 | $7,017 |
| 2021 | $669,317 | $6,844 |
| 2020 | $620,753 | $6,431 |
| 2019 | $606,514 | $6,005 |
| 2018 | $594,769 | $6,005 |
| 2017 | $583,255 | $5,988 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Happy Valley Primary School
Public District KG-3
23.8 mi
•16300 Cloverdale Rd
5
Manzanita Elementary School
Public District KG-5
24.8 mi
•1240 Manzanita Hills Ave
6
Sycamore Elementary School
Public District KG-5
26.2 mi
•1926 Sycamore Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $53,919. The majority of Douglas City, CA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
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Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
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What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Hunting
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dollar General
Bass Pro Shops
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Applebees
Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
GMC
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country
Oldies
New Country
Frequently asked questions
About 6691 Reading Creek Rd
The listing price of 6691 Reading Creek Rd property is $1,378,000.
The property 6691 Reading Creek Rd is a house located in Douglas City, California, 96024.
Active Listing: 6691 Reading Creek Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 6691 Reading Creek Rd are: Happy Valley Primary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Manzanita Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Sycamore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Douglas City Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Weaverville Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hayfork Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Alps View High (Continuation) (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Trinity High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hayfork High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,311 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on October 10, 2003 for $245,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 6691 Reading Creek Rd has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 6691 Reading Creek Rd is 2,400 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 6691 Reading Creek Rd is 2014.
This home is located at 6691 Reading Creek Rd in Douglas City, CA and zip code 96024. This 2,400 square foot home, which was built in 2014, sits on a 160.00 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,378,000.