A Carmichael home that was originally designed to be California's official Governor's Mansion is now up for sale.

The mid-century modern home, located at 2300 California Avenue , was built in 1975 after being commissioned by Ronald and Nancy Reagan to replace the aging governor's mansion at 16th and H streets in Sacramento.

The home is known as "La Casa de los Gobernadores." HomeSmart ICARE Realty

By the time construction was finished, Reagan had already left office. His successor, Jerry Brown, declined to move in – famously dismissing the Carmichael residence as the "Taj Mahal."

No California governor ever called the mansion home, with the property being sold to a private citizen in 1983 .

A time capsule installed at the property recognizes the home's history. The capsule is

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