Historic School in Pollock Pines

The subject property is the site of the former Pollock Pines School, located in Pollock Pines, CA, known locally as “Nature’s Wonderland”.
Pollock Pines is a heavily timbered mountain region situated along the ridge top on the south side of the South Fork of
the American River, 10-15 miles east of Placerville, 53 miles from South Lake Tahoe and 57 miles east of Sacramento on Highway
50. It includes the area from the American River on the north to Jenkinson Lake (Sly Park) and the Mormon Emigrant Trail on the
south.
The history of Pollock Pines School, formerly Cedar Grove School, dates back to the Gold Rush era. As gold mining in the Mother
Lode expanded, the demand for lumber to shore the mines and provide homes and establishments increased. Lumber mills dotted this
forested area. Logging and the lumber industry played an important role in the early develiopment of this area. The school as it exists
today was built in 1937 with lumber grown nearby (Milled by Blair Lumber of Pollock Pines – closed in the 1960’s). There were
additions that were built in 1957 and 1972.
The building is about 14,864 sf, on 5.5 acres of land. Five legal parcels make up the total land area. It features eight, large, 1,000 sf
classrooms, with offices and other support rooms, all connected by wide, interior walkways with courtyards in between. Most rooms
were designed with windows to provide natural northern light. The Multipurpose room and attached commercial kitchen support a
large stage with storage and a staging area behind the stage. The building has ample access space above and below the wood floors
for ease in remodeling. Most of the wood floors are ‘old growth’ Doug Fir and all construction was done to California State Architect
Standards (Public School). The current owners are in the process of obtaining the entitlements to build 25 cabins, varying in size
from 450 to 600 sf.
The property is mostly fenced and is on Highway 50 with outstanding visibility from the freeway. About 3 acres of the land is flat or
has a building on it and 2.50 acres is gently sloping and dotted with trees. The level land is well suited for playgrounds, soccer fields,
basketball fields, etc.
The Pollock Pines area offers a wide variety of outdoor opportunities. The El Dorado National Forest/Sly Park Lake are about 10
minutes away; white water rafting on the American River is about a half an hour drive; Apple Hill, and multitude of wineries and
breweries are located within minutes from the property. There is great skiing close by at Sierra at Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe is less
than an hour’s drive (Heavenly and Kirkwood). The town of Placerville is 15 minutes away. Good restaurants and local entertainment
are nearby. Boating, fishing, hiking, biking and more are minutes away.
This is an outstanding property for a Corporate Retreat, a Health Resort, Long Term Care facility or many other uses