3971 Donner Trail

1,778 Sq. Ft.
$323 / Sq. Ft.
1,778
Sq. Ft.
$323
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Enjoy space, privacy, and scenic beauty with this custom-built 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offering 1,778 sq ft on a private 2-acre lot in Texas Hill Estates. With approximately one acre fenced, a private driveway, and gated entry, the property blends comfort, security, and the freedom of acreage living. Inside, a spacious, thoughtfully designed layout offers flexible living areas ideal for gathering, entertaining, or creating dedicated work or hobby spaces. Large windows and custom sliding doors fill...Enjoy space, privacy, and scenic beauty with this custom-built 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offering 1,778 sq ft on a private 2-acre lot in Texas Hill Estates. With approximately one acre fenced, a private driveway, and gated entry, the property blends comfort, security, and the freedom of acreage living. Inside, a spacious, thoughtfully designed layout offers flexible living areas ideal for gathering, entertaining, or creating dedicated work or hobby spaces. Large windows and custom sliding doors fill the home with natural light while framing the surrounding landscape. Step outside to expansive decks and multiple seating areas, perfect for enjoying the peaceful setting. The generous lot size also offers excellent potential for an ADU or additional structures, making it well-suited for multi-generational living or future expansion. A standout feature is the stunning natural backdrop of mountain views, vibrant sunsets, and star-filled skies to create a truly tranquil, private retreat. Located just 8 minutes from Main Street and Highway 50, this property offers the best of rural living with convenient access to town. If you're looking for space, views, and endless potential, this home delivers.
  1. Listed by Hollie Hallauer • DRE #01704870 • Five Star Service Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (916)-612-7496 holliehallauer@fssre.com

Property Details for 3971 Donner Trail

Parking Features
Attached, RV Possible, Garage Door Opener, Facing Front
Zoning
Residential
View Description
Hills, Mountains
LISTING UPDATED: 04/17/2026 11:20 AM

Property Details for 3971 Donner Trail

StatusPending
MLS #226038222
Days on Compass1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1987
Lot Size2.07 AC / 90,169 SF
CountyEl Dorado County

Location

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Building Information for 3971 Donner Trail

Stories2Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size2.07 AC / 90,169 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,246 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,895

Property Taxes

$351

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3971 Donner Trail

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: 12701
  • Area Short Display: 12701
  • Cross Street: 49er
  • City: Placerville
  • County: El Dorado
  • State: CA
  • Zip Code: 95667
  • Zip Plus 4: 9218
  • Topography: Lot Grade Varies,Trees Many,Lot Grade Varies,Trees Many
  • Directions to Property: Cedar Ravine, left on Texas Hill, Rt on 49er, left on Donner Trail
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 051-441-060-000
  • License Fee: $.00
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: false
  • Association Fee: $.00
School Information
  • School District (County): El Dorado
  • Elementary School District: Placerville Union
  • Middle or Junior School District: Placerville Union
  • Senior High School District: El Dorado Union High
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Independent Parking Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
  • Tandem Parking Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: 0.0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 0.0
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Minimum Bldg SqFt: 0.0
  • # of Lots: 0
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.07
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 90169.0
  • Lot Features: Private, Dead End, Secluded, Shape Irregular, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Home Warranty: false
  • Land Use: Residential
  • Irrigation: Irrigation Available, Public District
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Picture Count: 78
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 0
  • Property Disclaimer: All data, photos, visualizations and information regarding a property, including all measurements and calculations of area, has been obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be verified by the listing broker, except as required by the MLS Rules, or MLS. Information on this website may be from sources other than broker, sellers and/or MLS, may include information generated using artificial intelligence, digitally altered photographs or images, and is not guaranteed as complete, accurate or reliable. All data, photos, visualizations and information regarding a property is provided “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied, and should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy.
  • Census Tract: 312.0
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer In & Connected, Internet Available, Propane Tank Leased
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • # of Floors: 0
  • # of Guest Space(s): 0
  • # Of Buildings: 0
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Gentle Down
  • Fencing: Entry Gate, Fenced
  • Foundation: Raised, Concrete
  • Stories: 2
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck, Uncovered Deck
  • Window Features: Caulked/Sealed, Dual Pane Full, Window Coverings, Window Screens
  • Horse Property: false
  • Pool: false
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Senior Community: false
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Appliances: Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Self/Cont Clean Oven, Free Standing Electric Range
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Spa: false
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bath Features: Tub w/Shower Over, Window, Other
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central, Whole House Fan
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Other Equipment: Attic Fan(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas Starter
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Double Sinks, Soaking Tub, Tile, Walk-In Closet, Window
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Attic, Master Bathroom, Baths Other, Master Bedroom, Possible Guest, Family Room, Kitchen
Room Information
Living
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Great Room, View
Dining
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Great Room, View
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Other Counter, Pantry Cabinet
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
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
  • Remodeled/Updated: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated Desc: Bath 0-5YR, Bath 6-10YR, Kitchen 0-5YR
  • Berth Size Length: 0.0
  • Berth Size Width: 0.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: false
  • Studio Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 3971 Donner Trail

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 16, 2026

Pending

METROLIST #226038222

Apr 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #226038222

$575,000
Oct 6, 1999

Sold

RESFAR #129903439

$234,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/16/2026

Pending

METROLIST #226038222

04/15/2026

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #226038222

$575,000
10/06/1999

Sold

RESFAR #129903439

$234,000

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

Public Records for 3971 Donner Trail

Taxable ValueLand$96,814Additions$262,809Total$359,623
Tax Record2025$4,212 ($351 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,778 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,778 SqFtStories1Lot Size90,169 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1987ZoningR2ACountyEL DORADOAPN051-441-060-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3971 Donner Trail

This home is within El Dorado Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Louisiana Schnell Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Edwin Markham Middle School
Public6 to 8

El Dorado High School
Public9 to 12

Sierra Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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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