PRICE POINT $499,900. Modern-mid century for the eco-enthusiast who understands that scarcity brings true value, this genuine Sierra chalet offers a rare blend of vintage retro style and nature's ambience. Located within the College Greens East HOA, the home features access to Crawford's Barn a private park with a playground and community events. It is highly desirable due to its location just one block from the American River, offering convenient access for bicycling, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and swimming. Nearby light rail provides easy transportation to CSUS, medical facilities, state employment, and downtown cultural events, making a car unnecessary. Upon arrival, you are greeted by abundant nature, including a Modesto Ash tree, azaleas, an Australian Tree Fern, and a river rock stream. The gated entry opens to a tiled area with a beveled glass embossed oak door. Inside, the home is filled with sunshine and features cathedral ceilings, geometric dual-pane windows, a step-down conversation area with a wood-burning or gas insert fireplace, slate tile, and engineered hardwood floors. Ceiling fans in all rooms provide a consistent breeze, and the bathrooms feature hand-laid tile sinks and vanities. The kitchen garden window overlooks a backyard, which includes an elevated spa cascading into a pool and a waterfall. A raised tile planter enhances the pool area with river grasses, Chinese Maples, and Rose of Sharon flowers. This is the perfect place to relax, listen to the birds and the waterfall while floating in the pool, enjoy the community, and plan a staycation. It is truly a place where it feels good to be home.