2081 Ponderosa Way

8,310 Sq. Ft.
$204 / Sq. Ft.
8,310
Sq. Ft.
$204
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Extraordinary opportunity awaits buyers seeking a private estate, luxury vacation rental, duplex, or boutique inn conversion. This architectural masterpiece offers over 8,000 sq. ft. of breathtaking log construction on 5 scenic hilltop acres in Murphys, ideally situated between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. Originally designed and built as an award-winning Bed & Breakfast by renowned Bay Area tennis professionals, this meticulously maintained property blends rustic elegance with modern infrastructure....Extraordinary opportunity awaits buyers seeking a private estate, luxury vacation rental, duplex, or boutique inn conversion. This architectural masterpiece offers over 8,000 sq. ft. of breathtaking log construction on 5 scenic hilltop acres in Murphys, ideally situated between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. Originally designed and built as an award-winning Bed & Breakfast by renowned Bay Area tennis professionals, this meticulously maintained property blends rustic elegance with modern infrastructure. The estate features: guest suites with ensuite baths, professional-grade commercial kitchen, dramatic 23-foot Great Room with a 10' stone fireplace & wet bar, Loft/Library, game room, Office/Den, oversized laundry room, massage room, private apartment w/separate entrance and second kitchen. Outdoor highlights include: Two regulation-size tennis courts, Dual EV chargers, Tesla Powerwalls, Generac backup generator, Two central A/C units plus eight mini-splits, Quadruple water filtration system, on-site well servicing gardens and filtered water supply, drought-tolerant professional landscaping. Enjoy sweeping 360° panoramic views from this commanding hilltop setting. A rare opportunity to own the real estate not the business and reimagine this exceptional property to suit your vision.
  1. Listed by ANN VU • DRE #00955888 • Brokerage DRE #02190360 • Luxuriant Realty • 408-209-8881

Property Details for 2081 Ponderosa Way

MLS City Name
MURPHYS
Building Type
Detached
Style
Custom, Log, Luxury
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
12
Cross Street
French Gulch Rd
LISTING UPDATED: 02/11/2026 11:02 PM

Property Details for 2081 Ponderosa Way

StatusActive
MLS #ML82034666
Days on Compass9
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built2014
Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
CountyCalaveras County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Luxuriant Realty, ANN VU, DRE #00955888
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Building Information for 2081 Ponderosa Way

Stories3Year Built2014Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,447 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,261

Property Taxes

$1,186

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2081 Ponderosa Way

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Recreation Room, Storage, Utility Room
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub, Solid Surface, Tub with Jets
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Other
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Freezer, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 8
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Bay Window, High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar
  • Communications: Satellite Dish
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum, Wood
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), In Garage, Tub / Sink, Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 8310
  • Pool: No
  • Special Features: Bathroom Features, Grab Bars, Lower Light Switches, Wheelchair Access
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central AC, Multi-Zone, Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating: Central Forced Air, Individual Room Controls, Other
  • Sewer Septic: Existing Septic, Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Generator, Propane On Site, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Leased
  • Water: Storage Tank, Water On Site, Water Purifier - Owned, Water Treatment System, Well
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Electric Car Hookup, Golf Cart, Guest / Visitor Parking, Lighted Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Other
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Property Faces: South
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Other
  • Street Number: 2081
  • Street Name: Ponderosa
  • Street Suffix: Way
  • Area ID: 999
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 3
  • Structure SqFt: 8310
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 12
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: RR-5
Location Information
  • Directions: Follow CA-4 E to Murphys. Turn left at the fire station and then a quick right onto Main St. Once there, put our address into GPS if you do it earlier, it might send you to the wrong Ponderosa. Be sure to go from town on French Gulch Rd.
  • Parcel Number: 056-020-002-000
  • County Name: Calaveras
  • City Name: MURPHYS
  • City Postal ID: 433
  • Postal Code: 95247
  • Elementary School: 27548
  • Elementary School District: 2058
  • Middle School Text: Avery Middle
  • High School District Text: Bret Harte Union High
  • High School Text: Bret Harte Union High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 5.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Property History for 2081 Ponderosa Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82034666

$1,695,000—
Feb 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82034666

$1,695,000—
Dec 16, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML82011529

—
Dec 16, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML82011529

$1,695,000—
Oct 2, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82011529

$1,695,000—
Oct 2, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82011529

$1,695,000—
Oct 1, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82011529

$1,995,000—
Oct 1, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82011529

$1,995,000—
Jun 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82011529

$1,500,000—
Jun 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82011529

$1,500,000—
Jun 11, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81994419

—
Jun 11, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81994419

$2,495,000—
May 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81994419

$2,495,000—
May 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81994419

$2,495,000—
Apr 12, 2025

Pending

EBRD #ML81994419

—
Apr 12, 2025

In Contract

MLSListings #ML81994419

—
Feb 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81994419

$2,495,000—
Feb 17, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81989242

—
Feb 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81994419

$2,495,000—
Jan 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81989242

$2,610,000—
Dec 20, 2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81939628

—
Dec 20, 2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81939628

$2,610,000—
Nov 21, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81939628

$2,610,000—
Nov 20, 2024

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81939628

$2,610,000—
Oct 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81939628

$2,945,000—
Oct 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81939628

$2,945,000—
Sep 14, 2024

Pending

EBRD #ML81939628

—
Sep 14, 2024

In Contract

MLSListings #ML81939628

—
Jun 12, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81939628

$2,945,000—
Jun 12, 2024

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81939628

$2,945,000—
Aug 24, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81939628

$3,398,000—
Aug 23, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81939628

$3,398,000—
Jan 3, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #150176796

$299,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/11/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82034666

$1,695,000
02/11/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82034666

$1,695,000
12/16/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML82011529

—
12/16/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML82011529

$1,695,000
10/02/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82011529

$1,695,000
10/02/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82011529

$1,695,000
10/01/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82011529

$1,995,000
10/01/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82011529

$1,995,000
06/19/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82011529

$1,500,000
06/19/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82011529

$1,500,000
06/11/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81994419

—
06/11/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81994419

$2,495,000
05/01/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81994419

$2,495,000
05/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81994419

$2,495,000
04/12/2025

Pending

EBRD #ML81994419

—
04/12/2025

In Contract

MLSListings #ML81994419

—
02/17/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81994419

$2,495,000
02/17/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81989242

—
02/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81994419

$2,495,000
01/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81989242

$2,610,000
12/20/2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81939628

—
12/20/2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81939628

$2,610,000
11/21/2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81939628

$2,610,000
11/20/2024

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81939628

$2,610,000
10/22/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81939628

$2,945,000
10/22/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81939628

$2,945,000
09/14/2024

Pending

EBRD #ML81939628

—
09/14/2024

In Contract

MLSListings #ML81939628

—
06/12/2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81939628

$2,945,000
06/12/2024

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81939628

$2,945,000
08/24/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81939628

$3,398,000
08/23/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81939628

$3,398,000
01/03/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #150176796

$299,000

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

Public Records for 2081 Ponderosa Way

Taxable ValueLand$70,000Additions$1,206,327Total$1,276,327
Tax Record2025$14,227 ($1,186 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleHotel / MotelCountyCALAVERASAPN056-020-002-000

Schools near 2081 Ponderosa Way

This home is within Vallecito Union School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bret Harte Union High School
Public9 to 12

Vallecito Continuation High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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2081 Ponderosa Way is a single family home for sale in Murphys, CA 95247. This property was listed for sale on February 11, 2026 by Luxuriant Realty, it's currently listed at $1,695,000. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on January 3, 2005. This listing's school districts are Bret Harte Union High School District, Vallecito Union School District. Nearby schools include Albert A. Michelson Elementary School, Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) and Bret Harte Union High School. 2081 Ponderosa Way is a 8-bed, 9-bath, 8,310 sqft single family home built in 2014.

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