San Diego county real estate
City: Alpine


Scenic Alpine County, California lies along the crest of the central Sierra Nevada, south of Lake Tahoe and north of Yosemite. Its name truly describes the area, since snow-covered peaks, high alpine meadows and beautiful forests are the main geographic features. El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, and Mono counties in California, and Douglas County, Nevada border Alpine County. The main routes in Alpine County are state highways 88, 89, and 4.

Alpine County boasts the smallest population of all counties in California (about 1200 people in 1996). Most of the population is concentrated around a few mountain communities: Markleeville, Woodfords, Bear Valley and Kirkwood. Residents enjoy a rural lifestyle, with the convenience of several city areas in the neighboring counties.
Markleeville is the County seat, and home to many of the county's offices. Since

Alpine County has no incorporated cities, most public services are provided by county departments/agencies.

Nestled in the valleys beyond the shore is the inland community of Alpine, known as the Viejas Stop in the 1800's. The communities most prominient landmark is a rock formation standing 4220 feet above sea level northeast of town. And Alpine's reputation for rustic, rural living looms just as large. Winding roads, rolling hills and spectular vistas might best describe this budding community. New developments of spacious home in the southeast have been added to the community of cabins, moderen residents, mobile homes and ski chalet-like structures found there.


Street names throughout the community mimick the town special attribute, such as Sky Mountain, Rock Terrace, Holly Road, Acacia Lane or Olive View Road. Another feature of this rural wonderland, are the groves of eucalyptus, pepper, sycamore oak and olive trees. Many residents maintain small gardens of fresh fruits and vegetables, most businesses are family-owned and historical structures like the Alpine Library inside The Old Town Hall are part of the rural charm of Alpine. ZIP Code: 91901 . Population 17,890. Median income $42,725.