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Description

Discover this charming cabin located in Silver Creek, a unique USFS Tract where you own the cabin while the Forest Service owns the land—offering a cost-effective mountain getaway opportunity. This delightful home features one bedroom on the entry level, a bedroom featuring two twins upstairs and a third area designed for a sitting area, bonus area, or to provide an additional sleeping option. Conveniently situated just across from the Truckee River. Close proximity to Olympic Valley/Palisades Tahoe...Discover this charming cabin located in Silver Creek, a unique USFS Tract where you own the cabin while the Forest Service owns the land—offering a cost-effective mountain getaway opportunity. This delightful home features one bedroom on the entry level, a bedroom featuring two twins upstairs and a third area designed for a sitting area, bonus area, or to provide an additional sleeping option. Conveniently situated just across from the Truckee River. Close proximity to Olympic Valley/Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort, Alpine Meadows and Tahoe City and Lake Tahoe. This tract offers year-round access, tons of parking and is an outdoor enthusiast's haven. Enjoy the affordability compared to other Tahoe/Truckee properties. This truly is a special offering, and has been lovingly cared for and updated by the sellers who are only the second owners of the cabin! Notable improvements include: Newer metal roof, wood stove, kitchen appliances, lighting and plumbing. Explore the possibilities of owning this mountain retreat. For more details on leasing Forest Service property, visit www.nationalforesthomeowners.org. HOA fee is $2000/year, with a USFS Lease of $2,528 for 2024. Call today to schedule your private showing of such a special and rare offering!
  1. Listed by Christy Morrison • DRE #01261512 • Brokerage DRE #02014153 • Home and Slate Real Estate
    P: (530)-582-6900 C: (530)-412-0484 christy@exploretahoehomes.com
  2. Listed by Sarah Cain • DRE #01785613 • Brokerage DRE #02014153 • Home and Slate Real Estate
    P: (530)-582-2412 C: (530)-386-6138 sarah@exploretahoehomes.com

Property Details for 6251 River Road

Architectural Style
Mountain
Subdivision Name
Truckee River
View
Trees/Woods
LISTING CLOSED: 01/03/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 6251 River Road

StatusSold
MLS #20241586
Days on Compass1
Taxes-
HOA Fees$2,000
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built-
Lot Size0.55 AC / 23,958 SF
CountyPlacer County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Home and Slate Real Estate, Christy Morrison, DRE #01261512; Home and Slate Real Estate, Sarah Cain, DRE #01785613

Sold By Home and Slate Real Estate, Margaux E Sindoni, DRE #01981714; Home and Slate Real Estate, Christy Morrison, DRE #01261512

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Building Information for 6251 River Road

Stories-Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.55 AC / 23,958 SF

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$4,118 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

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$2,118

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 6251 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Highway 89
  • Directions: Hwy 89 across from Silver Creek Campground - See Map in disclosure link. Veer R, then R, cabin on L.
  • Latitude: 39.222359
  • Longitude: -120.204138
  • MLS Area Major: SILVER CREEK-6TR
  • MLS Area Minor: 6TR
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 0000
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: 2000.0
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 091070003
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None, Parking Pad
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Common Area
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Size Area: 23958.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23958.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Topography: Upslope, Gently Rolling, Varies
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
  • Living Area: 0.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Minor Remodel
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Levels: Two
Farm Information
  • Feed Types: IDX
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Not Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Gated: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck(s): 2
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Woodstove: Living Room,Freestanding
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Wood Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Loft
  • Laundry Features: None

Property History for 6251 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 3, 2025

Sold

TSMLS #20241586

$425,000—
Jan 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

TSMLS #20241586

$450,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/03/2025

Sold

TSMLS #20241586

$425,000
01/03/2025

Listed (Active)

TSMLS #20241586

$450,000

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

Public Records for 6251 River Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Lot Size57,935 SqFtStyleClubsZoningFORCountyPLACERAPN091-070-003-000

Schools near 6251 River 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
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Tahoe Lake Elementary School
PublicK to 5

North Tahoe School
Public6 to 8

North Tahoe High School
Public9 to 12

Sierra Expeditionary Learning School
CharterK to 8

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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Listing Courtesy of Home and Slate Real Estate, Christy Morrison, DRE #01261512; Home and Slate Real Estate, Sarah Cain, DRE #01785613

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