The Shoppes at Downieville
Downieville, California
$923,000 | 0.08 ± Acres | Sierra County
PROPERTY TYPE: Commercial, Mountain Home For Sale, Recreation, Residential Income, Waterfront
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
Own a centerpiece of Downieville’s history with 200 Main Street, a 5,118 sq ft landmark built in 1947 at the town’s heart. Once a Gold Rush hub, today it thrives as a multi-faceted destination with four established businesses: Cold Rush Café, a coffee and ice cream shop welcoming travelers; Empire Creek Provisions, a mercantile offering local goods; Boomtown Lounge, a cozy bar and gathering spot; and Carriage House Lofts, three upstairs Airbnb units. Together, they create diverse income streams within one historic structure. The prized corner location provides unmatched visibility along the main thoroughfare, steps from the North Yuba River, hiking trails, and world-class mountain biking. Inside, find flexible layouts with a commercial kitchen, cold storage, public and private restrooms, basement storage, and adaptable living spaces—ideal for investors seeking proven returns or an owner-operator ready to live above their businesses. Zoned Commercial-Residential, the property balances opportunity and heritage. 200 Main Street isn’t just a building—it’s the continuation of a 19th-century boomtown legacy, ready for its next steward to carry the story forward. Don't miss the amazing video!
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Historic Downieville...5,118 sq ft landmark built in 1947--The Yellow House
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Corner-lot location with prime visibility on Main Street
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Four established income-producing operations:
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Cold Rush: Coffee & ice cream shop welcoming travelers off Highway 49
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Empire Creek Provisions: Mercantile offering local goods and gifts
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Boomtown Lodge: A cozy lounge for gathering and community connection
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Carriage House Lofts: Three upper-level Airbnb units providing steady lodging revenue
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Multiple income streams across retail, hospitality, and lodging
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Steps from the North Yuba River, hiking trails, and world-class mountain biking
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Flexible interiors with commercial kitchens, cold storage, public & private restrooms, and basement storage
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Includes living space options—ideal for an owner-operator to live above their businesses
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Commercial-Residential zoning allows flexibility for future uses and expansion
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A property that blends proven revenue with historic character
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Opportunity to own and carry forward a piece of Downieville’s Gold Rush legacy
ADDRESS:
200 Main Street
Downieville, California
COORDINATES:
39.5602117N, 120W
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS:
Use Google Maps: Coordinates: 39.56023, -120.82866 From Sacramento: Follow I-80 E and CA-49 N to your destination in Downieville Turn right into parking lot. Destination will be on the left.TAXES:
$11,408/year (2024)
Janet DeLeo
Cell: (209) 304-2495
Office: (707) 455-4444
