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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Jasmine Fernández

Wanna buy an entire town? It can be yours for just $5 million

Belden, a remote mountain settlement deep in Northern California’s Feather River Canyon, is up for sale for $4.75 million, as its owner of more than five decades prepares to move on - (Google Maps)

An unincorporated mountain outpost deep in northern California's Feather River Canyon has been put on the market for $4.75 million as its long-time owner prepares to leave after more than five decades.

Belden, an 87-year-old historic gold rush settlement in Plumas County, is currently owned by Ivan Coffman. The former mason from Fresno, Coffman bought the property in 1989 after decades spent mining the local waters.

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