This 6.6 acres is the historic gold mining town of Scales. It is just 13.5 miles from the town of Strawberry Valley. Scales was founded in 1861. It was the hub of the logging and mining community in the patented Cleveland, Sierra and Oversight placer mines. There are many unique characteristics and a lot of history behind this town. The property has a large 2160 sq ft house that was built in 1934 with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. There is over 10,000 sq ft of buildings throughout the property including a 5148 sq ft, 12 bedroom bunk house with a root cellar, and two other cabins that both have four rooms and a loft. They need some TLC but imagine the possibilities. There is a workshop/barn, garage, 2 storage sheds and 2 greenhouses. Water comes from a spring and a hydraulic ram pushes the water into storage tanks. The storage tanks gravity feed the residence, bunk house and various outdoor facets.The property sits between two creeks that the owner states run year round.The property is very private. It is in the D3 hunting zone and the owner states that there are lots of dear and bear in the area. For the fisherman there is good fishing nearby at Little Grass Valley Lake and Sly Creek Reservoir. If you are looking for a family retreat, hunting camp, or you just want to own your own town, Scales is the place for you! Be part of history and make some history of your own.