3659 Ben Thorn Dr, Arnold, CA 95223
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FOR SALE
0.35 ACRES

$370,000

Original price: $385,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,020 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

3659 Ben Thorn Dr, Arnold, CA 95223

Est. Mortgage $2,401/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 94% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1973
0.35 acre lot
$363/sqft
Open Parking
HOA $100/mo

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

Improved Price! Fully updated turnkey classic chalet! This completely remodeled and turnkey mountain cabin is located in the heart of Dorrington! The beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath chalet blends classic Sierra charm with a fresh, stylish interior and is ready to enjoy from day one. Warm wood ceilings and exposed beams preserve the cabin character, while the thoughtfully remodeled living spaces bring a clean, updated feel throughout. The open living, dining and kitchen areas make gathering easy, with abundant natural light, updated finishes and a wood stove for cozy winter evenings. A main-level bedroom and full bath provide convenient single-level living, while the spacious upstairs second bedroom offers plenty of room for family and guests. Outside, enjoy the brand-new massive back deck, surrounded by towering trees and designed for morning coffee, summer barbecues and unwinding after a day in the mountains. Enjoy plenty of room for storing your lake toys and snow sleds under the house! The approximately 1/3-acre lot provides a peaceful forest setting with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Located in desirable Snowshoe Springs, HOA dues include water and access to the private lake and beach areas. Optional membership to the nearby Big Trees Village Recreation Center offers swimming pools, tennis and bocce courts, barbecue and recreation areas, and more. Just minutes from Calaveras Big Trees State Park and an easy drive to Bear Valley, Lake Alpine, Spicer Reservoir, Arnold and year-round Sierra recreation. Offered turnkey and ready for immediate enjoyment, this is an ideal full-time mountain retreat, weekend getaway or vacation rental property without the work of starting from scratch!
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Sheila Rosen DRE #02074482, (209) 768-0690
Dorrington Realty, Inc
Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Source: MetroList Services of CA, MLS#226101828
We estimate this home will sell faster than 94% nearby.

Home Details for 3659 Ben Thorn Dr

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1020 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Internet AvailableAppliances: Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing RefrigeratorLaundry: None
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wood StoveHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Wood Stove
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning StoveHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 Volts, See Remarks
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionOther Structures: StorageFoundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic System
Surface & Elevation
Topography: Forest, Forest

Days on Market

Days on Market: 26

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1973
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cabin
Building
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Wood Siding

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $370,000Price Per Sqft: $363

Location

Direction & Address
City: DorringtonCommunity: Snowshoe Springs

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 226101828

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Water, ManagementAssociation for this Listing: MetroList Services, Inc.Has an HOAHOA Fee: $1,200/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 226101828

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: See Remarks

What Locals Say about Arnold

At least 23 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 97 % Say it's quiet

  • 93 % Say car is needed

  • 91 % Say there's wildlife

  • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 37 % Say kids play outside

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 24 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Krspychala
    "Everything is close by groceries, restaurants, country club, and churches. Great trails, near ski resort, and many lakes."
  • Trulia User
    "Most people like dogs and are friendly to their owners, and most dog owners are respectful of others."
  • Trulia User
    "I love my neighborhood. There are great neighbors, friendly, supportive, etc. Well-maintained lawns cleared in the spring flowers and groundcover. Add to the yards beauty."
  • Trulia User
    "We had a recent influx of bay area people, they brought with them a very bad way of being. More Tesla drivers then anyone needs to see."
  • Francesharkins
    "lots of wide open places and low traffic to walk dogs. not too many other dogs around since this is mostly a vacation area. most dogs are on leashes "
  • Kevin7
    "Quiet. Friendly and helpful neighbors. Respectful of community and sense of pride in families and country. "
  • Gabefreeman
    "Awesome place to raise kids, great community of people that love and support each other, it’s always kind to see people you meet or already know at restaurants or the store or where ever you might run across someone. "
  • Tommy C.
    "Be very careful with your drive. Small roads, plenty of curves and plenty of big trucks & equipment driving on these roads"
  • Jeffrey S.
    "arnold is a great small town. the people are friendly and the weather has 4 seasoned. great outdoor activitys and a low crime rate."
  • Glenn
    "This is a rural mountain community. Elevation is 5000 ft. and we get lots of snow in wet years. Lots of outdoors activities, hiking, fishing, etc."
  • Glenn
    "We have lived here for 11 years. We love the rural area with less traffic and congestion. We are also in a mountain environment with lots of various wildlife and tall cedar and pine trees."
  • Glenn
    "We have lived here for 11 years and love it. We are in the mountains with beautiful trees and surroundings. Lots of outdoor activities nearby - fishing, hiking, camping, boating."
  • Blahargoue
    "Excellent Sierra Nevada community at 4000' elevation. Lakes, Rivers, Hiking and Skiing are nearby."
  • Stacy C.
    "Great neighbors, great forested views"
  • barbara o.
    "Very serene mountain town, beautiful scenery, perfect climate. Close to mountain lakes, swimming, hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, camping, and wine tasting. Three miles below Big trees State Park and 25 miles from Lake Alpine, Mt. Reba and Bear Valley Ski Resort."
  • Mainorbikes
    "Great area to live,away from it all and many things to do and see."
  • Jim5848
    "This is a great place to live. The people are very friendly. No Traffic! Not even a traffic light. Blue Lake Springs is a great community. The Homeowners Assoc is thew best Lakes Pool Tennis Courts Restaurant"

Market trends in Arnold

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
Sale-to-List Price
Price per sq ft
Available listings
162
27
MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$359K
Since last month
Increased$78K (+27.9%)
Since last year
Increased$80K (+28.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$97K (+37.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +156% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$359K
August 2026$377K
July 2026$280K
June 2026$289K
May 2026$291K
April 2026$286K
March 2026$283K
February 2026$281K
January 2026$272K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.08
Single-Family Home
$299,000
05/16/26
2
1
832
0.10
Single-Family Home
$200,000
08/24/26
2
1
1,200
0.04
Single-Family Home
$280,000
09/26/25
1
1
906
0.36
Single-Family Home
$260,000
02/10/26
2
1
1,065
0.56
Single-Family Home
$235,000
04/17/26
2
1
1,024
0.33
Single-Family Home
$275,000
09/19/25
1
1
1,188
0.13
Single-Family Home
$305,000
08/21/26
3
2
1,760
0.13
Single-Family Home
$415,000
06/17/26
3
2
1,380
0.41
Single-Family Home
$325,000
08/21/26
2
1
1,008
0.40
Single-Family Home
$315,000
09/29/25
2
2
1,196

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.04
$270,400
1
1
906
Off Market
0.08
$299,000
2
1
832
Recently Sold
0.10
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.10
$291,400
2
1
952
Off Market
0.09
$446,000
4
2
1,763
Off Market
0.08
$321,100
2
1
960
Off Market
0.08
$758,800
3
2
3,276
Off Market
0.08
$346,800
3
1
1,280
Off Market
0.10
$200,000
2
1
1,200
Recently Sold
0.13
$305,000
3
1
1,760
Recently Sold
0.11
$340,300
3
2
1,040
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 8, 2026
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226101828
PriceChange
$370,000
Price decreased by 4%
Aug 14, 2026
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226101828
Listed For Sale
$385,000
Oct 27, 2022
Source: MetroList Services of CA #222601121
Sold
$261,500
Oct 14, 2022
Source: CCARMLS #2007127
Pending
$279,000
Sep 21, 2022
Source: CCARMLS #2007127
Listed For Sale
$279,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Sheila Rosen, Dorrington Realty, Inc
Agent Phone: (209) 768-0690

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Frequently asked questions about 3659 Ben Thorn Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 3659 Ben Thorn Dr?
    Based on a $370,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 3659 Ben Thorn Dr in Arnold, CA is approximately $2,360 (about $1,955 principal & interest, $330 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about Arnold?
    Residents describe Arnold, CA as easy to park in, quiet, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Arnold, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 3659 Ben Thorn Dr?
    The closest schools to 3659 Ben Thorn Dr in Arnold, CA are Avery Middle School (rated 7/10), Bret Harte Union High School (rated 7/10), Hazel Fischer Elementary School (rated 7/10).
  • What is 3659 Ben Thorn Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 3659 Ben Thorn Dr in Arnold, CA is $358,700.
  • Does 3659 Ben Thorn Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3659 Ben Thorn Dr in Arnold, CA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 3659 Ben Thorn Dr?
    The lot at 3659 Ben Thorn Dr in Arnold, CA is about 0.35 acres (15,246 sq ft).
3659 Ben Thorn Dr, Arnold, CA 95223 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,020 sqft single-family home built in 1973. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MetroList Services of CA on Aug 14, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 226101828.