Entire California ‘town’ goes on sale for $6.75m sitting on an actual gold mine

An entire California town has hit the market for a cool $US4.75m ($6.75m).Nestled along Northern California’s Feather River Canyon, Belden was once the site of a bustling mining camp during the gold rush. But by the 20th century, the area’s economy had faltered.The town that was once a bustling mining area during the gold rush is up for sale. Photo: Belden Town ResortSince, 1989, the town has been owned by Ivan Coffman, Belden’s unofficial mayor, who’s turned the town into a picturesque tourist destination.The four-acre property contain’s an owner’s quarters, seven guest cabins with 2-3 bedrooms each, an 18-room hotel, 16 RV spaces, a full service restaurant and bar, and multiple outdoor event spaces.MORE: Australia’s rotting amusement parks exposedThe four-acre property contains a hotel, bar and restaurant, living quarters for the owner, and outdoor event spaces. Photo: Belden Town ResortMORE: Where the population has boomed most and why“Whether envisioned as a boutique resort, event venue, music destination, retreat centre, glamping property, RV resort, corporate getaway, outdoor recreation hub, or a combination of hospitality uses, Belden Town offers infrastructure and character...