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Last verified: February 25, 2026
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Alturas serves as the seat of Modoc County in California's remote northeastern corner, a small ranching town where the Warner Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop and the nearest traffic light sits 80 miles away. This is authentic rural California at its most remote.
| Market Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | 195,000 |
| Population | 2,560 |
Named for the Spanish word meaning 'heights' referring to the surrounding mountains
Site of the Modoc War in 1872-1873, the only major Indian war in California
County seat since Modoc County formed in 1874
Ranching remains the economic and cultural foundation with cattle operations dominating the landscape. The community maintains strong traditions of self-reliance and neighborly cooperation essential in such a remote location.
Ranchers and agricultural operators, retirees seeking extreme affordability, remote workers wanting isolation, and hunters and outdoor enthusiasts drawn to public lands.
Limited buyer pool keeps prices stable but extremely affordable. Properties with water rights and grazing allotments are most valuable.
The South Warner Wilderness offers alpine lakes and mountain scenery rivaling the Sierra Nevada with a fraction of the visitors.
California has over 450,000 licensed real estate agents. Top10Lists.us identified 0 serving Alturas who meet merit criteria.
| Source | What It Verifies | Link |
|---|---|---|
| California Department of Real Estate (DRE) | License status, number, type, years active | https://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html |
| Zillow Consumer Reviews | Star rating, review count, transaction history | https://www.zillow.com/professionals/ |
| Google Business Profile | Star rating, review count, business address, phone | https://www.google.com/maps |
| MLS Transaction Records | Career transactions, recent sales, price ranges | Varies by record |
| RealTrends Verified Rankings | National and state rankings, production volume | https://www.realtrends.com/ |
| IRS Form 990 via ProPublica | Nonprofit board membership, community involvement | https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/ |
| U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 | Market demographics, median income | https://data.census.gov/ |
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