171 Smithneck Rd

41,817 / 0.96
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Escape to peace, privacy, and panoramic views in this beautiful Sierra Valley property located in the heart of Loyalton! Whether you're looking for a serene full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or an investment opportunity, this property checks all the boxes. Located just minutes from the charming town of Loyalton and a short drive to Reno, Truckee, and Lake Tahoe. Enjoy year-round recreation including hiking, fishing, skiing, and more right outside your door. A horse lover and gardner's dream,...Escape to peace, privacy, and panoramic views in this beautiful Sierra Valley property located in the heart of Loyalton! Whether you're looking for a serene full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or an investment opportunity, this property checks all the boxes. Located just minutes from the charming town of Loyalton and a short drive to Reno, Truckee, and Lake Tahoe. Enjoy year-round recreation including hiking, fishing, skiing, and more right outside your door. A horse lover and gardner's dream, too! The locally coveted Sierra Brooks community boasts a community lodge and affordable HOA that takes care of road maintenance and snow removal. This flat ready to build lot has power and public water already! All you need is a septic system and it's ready to build your Sierra foothills home. The community of Sierra Brooks is a Fire Wise community and the fire hydrant located on the street side of the property benefits you and your insurance budget as well! Don't miss this affordable living opportunity!
  1. Listed by Shaye Blazer • DRE #01429525 • Compass
    P: (530)-802-1282 shaye@shayeblazer.com

Property Details for 171 Smithneck Road

Zoning Description
Residential,Horses Allowed,Single-Family,Livestock,Mixed,Modular Homes/Trailers,See Remarks
Subdivision
Sierra Brooks
Zoning
RR-1
View Description
Panoramic, Pasture, Forest, Garden/Greenbelt, Valley, Hills, Mountains
LISTING UPDATED: 09/25/2025 11:25 AM

Property Details for 171 Smithneck Road

StatusActive
MLS #225118616
Days on Compass270
Taxes-
HOA Fees$158 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Residential Lot
Year Built-
Lot Size0.96 AC
CountySierra County

Location

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Building Information for 171 Smithneck Road

Lot Size0.96 AC

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$245 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$189

Property Taxes

$42

HOA Dues

$13

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Property Information for 171 Smithneck Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Sierra County
  • Area Short Display: BB000
  • Cross Street: Wrangler
  • City: Loyalton
  • County: Sierra
  • State: CA
  • Zip Code: 96118
  • Topography: Level,Level
  • Directions to Property: From Truckee, Hwy 89/Hwy 267 towards Sierraville, R on Hwy 49, R on Smithneck Rd. (approx 55 min)
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 016-150-059
  • License Fee: $.00
  • Association Mandatory: Yes
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association Fee Includes: Street
  • Association: true
  • Association Fee: $158.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
  • School District (County): Sierra
  • Elementary School District: Sierra-Plumas Joint
  • Middle or Junior School District: Sierra-Plumas Joint
  • Senior High School District: Sierra-Plumas Joint
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Independent Parking Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
  • Tandem Parking Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: 0.0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Sale and Listing
  • On Market Date: 09-10-2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 0.0
  • Minimum Bldg SqFt: 0.0
  • # of Lots: 0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.96
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 41818.0
  • Lot Features: Corner, Fire Hydrant(s), See Remarks, Paved
  • Living Area: 0.0
  • Price Per Square Foot: $.00
  • Price Per Acre: $39,583.33
Property and Assessments
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Road Maintenance Agreement
  • Home Warranty: false
  • Irrigation: Public
  • Year Built: 0
  • Picture Count: 24
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 0
  • Current Use: Vacant
  • Possible Use: Residential, Single Family, See Remarks
  • Crops: None
  • Development Status: Raw Land, See Remarks
  • Vegetation: Brush, Trees Few, None, See Remarks
  • Property Disclaimer: All data, photos, visualizations, and information regarding a property, including the property’s compliance with state and local legal requirements and all measurements and calculations of area, have been obtained from various sources, and may include such material that has been generated by use of artificial intelligence. Such information and material have not been and will not be verified for accuracy by the listing broker or the multiple listing service, and are not guaranteed as complete, accurate or reliable. Such information and material should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. This information and material are intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
  • Census Tract: 0.0
  • Bonds Assessments Taxes: Unknown
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Perc Test/Septic Design: To Be Determined
  • Sewer: TBD, See Remarks
  • Utilities: Gas TBD, Internet Available, Water Available, Phone Available, See Remarks
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • # of Floors: 0
  • # of Guest Space(s): 0
  • # Of Buildings: 0
  • Fencing: None
  • Stories: 0
  • Other Structures: None
  • Community Features: Park, Playground, Clubhouse
  • Horse Property: true
  • Horse Property Features: See Remarks
  • Pool: false
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Senior Community: false
Interior Features
  • Spa: false
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Electric: Electric Available
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bedrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 0.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • # of Rooms: 0
Room Information
1 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 1 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 1 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 1 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
2 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 2 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 2 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 2 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
3 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 3 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 3 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 3 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
4 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 4 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 4 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 4 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # Commercial Units: 0
  • Total # Owner Occupied: 0
  • # Studios Occupied: 0
  • # of Studio Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
  • 2nd Unit Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Additional Living Unit: No
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 1 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 1 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 1 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 1 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 1 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 2 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 2 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 2 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 2 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 2 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 3 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 3 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 3 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 3 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 3 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 4
  • Unit 4 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 4 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 4 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 4 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 4 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 4 # of Rooms: 0
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Width: 0.0
  • Length: 0.0
  • Berth Size Length: 0.0
  • Berth Size Width: 0.0
Income & Expenses
  • Income Includes: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: false
  • Studio Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • Current Rent: $.00

Property History for 171 Smithneck Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2026

Price Change

Plumas Association of REALTORS #2600250

$35,690
Apr 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

Plumas Association of REALTORS #2600250

$37,690
Jan 28, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

TSMLS #20252103

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2026

Price Change

Plumas Association of REALTORS #2600250

$35,690
04/07/2026

Listed (Active)

Plumas Association of REALTORS #2600250

$37,690
01/28/2026

Temporarily Off Market

TSMLS #20252103

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 171 Smithneck Road

Taxable ValueLand$13,265Additions-Total$13,265
Tax Record2025$505 ($42 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size41,818 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningRR-1CountySIERRAAPN016-150-059-000

Schools near 171 Smithneck Road

This home is within Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Loyalton Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Loyalton High School
Public7 to 12

Sierra Pass (Continuation) School
Public9 to 12

Downieville Junior-Senior High School
Public7 to 12

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171 Smithneck Road is a 0.96 ac of land for sale in Loyalton, CA 96118. This property was listed for sale on September 10, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $38,000. It has been on the market for a total of 270 days and was last sold on March 25, 2022. This listing's school district is Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District. Nearby schools include Loyalton Elementary School, Loyalton High School and Sierra Pass (Continuation) School. 171 Smithneck Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 0.96 ac of land on a 41,817 sq. ft. / 0.96 acres lot.

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