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city · Census GEOID 0669112
FEATURED LISTING: WATERFRONT LAKE HOME FOR SALE
Clearlake Oaks Canal-Front Oasis
$425,000 • 3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,204 Sq Ft
554 Keys, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423
Luxury Living Lake Lifestyle – Deep Water Access to Clear Lake: PAID-OFF SOLAR • 10-Ft Concrete Seawall • Double Boat Lifts & Private Dock • Hot Tub • Mini-Split HVAC • Close to SF Bay / Wine Country • Cleanest Air in America (Lake County CA) • Spacious Patio and Deck • Open Floor Plan • RV/Boat Parking • Want the Boats? • Make Offer ASAP This Lake Home For Sale in California won't last!
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36.974385, -122.035268
Census GEOID
0669112
Land area
12.74 sq mi
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Nearby city · ~5.1 mi
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Northern California Luxury Home
3+ Beds • 4 Baths • 2,964 Sq Ft
17867 Deer Hill Rd, Hidden Valley Lake, CA 95467
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