Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,096 sqft$1,620/sqft
5448 Bales Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728
Single FamilyProperty Type
1989Year Built
$1,620/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$125HOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Entered for comp purposes. Highly coveted, Serene Lakes classic lakefront cabin. High ceilings, gorgeous windows and breath taking views of the lake. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 car garage, an open concept great room and 2 wood burning stoves, this is the perfect summer and winter cabin in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains.  Property sold off market, buyer and seller knew each other.Entered for comp purposes. Highly coveted, Serene Lakes classic lakefront cabin. High ceilings, gorgeous windows and breath taking views of the lake. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 car garage, an open concept great room and 2 wood burning stoves, this is the perfect summer and winter cabin in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains.  Property sold off market, buyer and seller knew each other.
  • Listed by: Krista Voosen 530.426.0421 krista@serenelakes.com DRE #01280368 Brokerage DRE #02054628 • Serene Lakes Realty
Listing closed: 08/25/2023 12:00 AM • Source: TSMLS, MLS#: 20231512

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,530,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

111.0%

Soda Springs, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Serene Lakes Realty, Krista Voosen, DRE #01280368

Sold By Serene Lakes Realty, Krista Voosen, DRE #01280368

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Property Information for 5448 Bales Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Mountain
  • Subdivision Name: Donner Summit
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front, Pier
  • Waterfront: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1989
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Yuba
  • Directions: Soda Springs Rd, to R on Pahatsi, to L on Yuba, to L on Bales. PIQ on R.
  • Latitude: 39.304038
  • Longitude: -120.385409
  • MLS Area Major: SERENE LAKES-8DS
  • MLS Area Minor: 8DS
  • Multiple Address: 5448 Bales Road
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: 125.0
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 069366005
  • HOA Website: ww.slpoa.com
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: One, Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Topography: Level
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 1096.0
  • Living Area: 1096.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Used
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Water Company: SLCWD
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: Three
Farm Information
  • Feed Types: IDX
Utilities
  • Sewer: Utility District
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Utility District
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Beach Access, Boat Ramp
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck(s): 1
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Woodstove: Living Room,Master Bedroom,Freestanding
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Heating: Propane, CFAH
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings
  • Laundry Features: In Garage

Property History for 5448 Bales Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2023

Sold

TSMLS #20231512

$1,775,000
Aug 25, 2023

Listed (Active)

TSMLS #20231512

$1,775,000
Aug 17, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517987495

$1,775,000

+9.4% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2023

Sold

TSMLS #20231512

$1,775,000
08/25/2023

Listed (Active)

TSMLS #20231512

$1,775,000
08/17/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517987495

$1,775,000

+9.4% / yr

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

Public Records for 5448 Bales Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,111,000Additions$533,000Total$1,644,000
Tax Record2025$20,021 ($1,668 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,096 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,096 SqFtLot Size8,619 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1989Year Renovated1989ZoningRSBXCountyPLACERAPN069-366-005-000

Schools near 5448 Bales Road

This home is within Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Donner Trail Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Alder Creek Middle School
Public6 to 8

Tahoe Truckee High School
Public9 to 12

Sierra High (Continuation) 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5448 Bales Road, Soda Springs, CA 95728
$1,775,000
3
1,096
$1,000,000
9,583
5
2
1,536
8,624
$263,000
3
2
2,288
9,754
10,209
$1,350,000
3
2,123
11,151

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