790 Pine Knoll Rd

7,591 Sq. Ft.
$257 / Sq. Ft.
7,591
Sq. Ft.
$257
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step back in time on this 5.5-acre historic estate in Applegate, once known as Walmond, the Sierra Resort.'' Built as a retreat for San Francisco families in the late 1800s, the property includes 8 homes, with 2 larger residences & 6 cabins. Some of the cabins date back to the 1890s. The main house, approx. 3,700 sq ft with 6BD/ 4.5BA, was built around 1906. It was thoughtfully restored, & features a fully upgraded kitchen & period details. It captures the grace of another era while offering modern...Step back in time on this 5.5-acre historic estate in Applegate, once known as Walmond, the Sierra Resort.'' Built as a retreat for San Francisco families in the late 1800s, the property includes 8 homes, with 2 larger residences & 6 cabins. Some of the cabins date back to the 1890s. The main house, approx. 3,700 sq ft with 6BD/ 4.5BA, was built around 1906. It was thoughtfully restored, & features a fully upgraded kitchen & period details. It captures the grace of another era while offering modern comfort, making it the centerpiece of the estate. The second home has 3BD/2BA, plus an office & walk-in pantry. Covered porches extend across both the front and back of the home. It serves as an inviting full-time residence or premium rental. The 6 free-standing cabins each have their own charm and history. The property also includes fenced gardens, grassy lawns, & multiple outbuildings. Infrastructure includes an RV hookup, 2 septic tanks, owned propane, productive wells, & 1 miner's in. of irrigation water. Opportunities to own a piece of CA's early history are exceedingly rare. This estate offers both a connection to the past & a canvas for the futurewhether as a family haven, an income-generating property, or a one-of-a-kind retreat in the Sierra foothills.

Listing Agent

  1. Kristin Rolph

    Kristin Rolph

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01996344

    k.rolph@compass.com

    P: (916)-292-2207

Property Details for 790 Pine Knoll Road

Parking Features
Attached, RV Access, Uncov Prkng Spc (2+)
Zoning
RA-B-100
View Description
Forest, Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 11/13/2025 02:15 PM

Property Details for 790 Pine Knoll Road

StatusActive
MLS #225139373
Days on Compass73
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / 3+ Houses on Lot
Year Built1906
Lot Size5.50 AC / 239,580 SF
CountyPlacer County

Location

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Building Information for 790 Pine Knoll Road

Stories2Year Built1906Building Size-Lot Size5.50 AC / 239,580 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,270 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,504

Property Taxes

$766

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 790 Pine Knoll Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: 12302
  • Area Short Display: 12302
  • Cross Street: Applegate Road
  • City: Applegate
  • County: Placer
  • State: CA
  • Zip Code: 95703
  • Zip Plus 4: 9779
  • Directions to Property: Off Applegate Road
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 073-230-056-000
  • License Fee: $.00
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: false
  • Association Fee: $.00
School Information
  • School District (County): Placer
  • Elementary School District: Placer Hills Union
  • Middle or Junior School District: Placer Hills Union
  • Senior High School District: Placer Union High
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
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 0.0
  • Year Built Source: Owner
  • Minimum Bldg SqFt: 0.0
  • # of Lots: 0
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.5
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 239580.0
  • Lot Features: Garden, Greenbelt
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: false
  • Irrigation: Irrigation Connected
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Picture Count: 81
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 0
  • 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: 219.01
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Electric, Propane Tank Owned
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • # of Floors: 0
  • # of Guest Space(s): 0
  • # Of Buildings: 0
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
  • Foundation: Combination
  • Stories: 2
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Horse Property: false
  • Pool: false
  • Roof: Composition
  • Senior Community: false
Interior Features
  • Heating: Propane, Central, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
  • Appliances: Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Cook Top
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room
  • Spa: false
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Evaporative Cooler, Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry, Generator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 5.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
Room Information
Living
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, Great Room
Dining
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Granite Counter
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: 1700.0
  • 2nd Unit Full Baths: 2
  • 2nd Unit Partial Baths: 0
  • 2nd Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • 2nd Unit Description: #800
  • 2nd Unit Occupied: Yes
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $2,600.00
  • 2nd Unit Type: Detached
  • 2nd Unit Bedrooms: 3.0
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: Unknown
  • Berth Size Length: 0.0
  • Berth Size Width: 0.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: false
  • Studio Annual Occupancy: .00%

Property History for 790 Pine Knoll Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #225139373

$1,950,000
Nov 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #225139386

$1,950,000
May 9, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #112380612

$562,500
May 9, 2003

Sold

RESFAR #142204393

$562,500
May 9, 2003

Sold

METROLIST #142204393

$562,500
Mar 8, 2003

Price Change

RESFAR #142100473

$535,000
Feb 3, 2003

Pending

RESFAR #142204393

Feb 3, 2003

Pending

METROLIST #142204393

Feb 28, 2002

Withdrawn

RESFAR #142100473

Sep 6, 2001

Withdrawn

METROLIST #142100473

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2025

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #225139373

$1,950,000
11/03/2025

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #225139386

$1,950,000
05/09/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #112380612

$562,500
05/09/2003

Sold

RESFAR #142204393

$562,500
05/09/2003

Sold

METROLIST #142204393

$562,500
03/08/2003

Price Change

RESFAR #142100473

$535,000
02/03/2003

Pending

RESFAR #142204393

02/03/2003

Pending

METROLIST #142204393

02/28/2002

Withdrawn

RESFAR #142100473

09/06/2001

Withdrawn

METROLIST #142100473

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

Public Records for 790 Pine Knoll Road

Taxable ValueLand$398,280Additions$416,387Total$814,667
Tax Record2025$9,197 ($766 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt7,591 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,591 SqFtLot Size239,580 SqFtStyleQuadraplexYear Built1920ZoningARB43CountyPLACERAPN073-230-056-000

Schools near 790 Pine Knoll Road

This home is within Placer Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sierra Hills Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Weimar Hills
Public4 to 8

Colfax High School
Public9 to 12

Chana High (Continuation) School
Public10 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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790 Pine Knoll Road is a single family home for sale in Applegate, CA 95703. This property was listed for sale on November 3, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 73 days and was last sold on May 9, 2003. This listing's school districts are Placer Union High School District, Placer Hills Union Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Sierra Hills Elementary School, Weimar Hills and Colfax High School. 790 Pine Knoll Road is a 6-bed, 5-bath, 7,591 sqft single family home built in 1906.

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