8251 Buffalo Ridge Rd

2,840 Sq. Ft.
$281 / Sq. Ft.
2,840
Sq. Ft.
$281
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled in the scenic foothills of Ione, 8251 Buffalo Ridge offers peaceful country living on two separate parcels totaling approximately 5 acres and 20 acres, ideal for a horse property or rural lifestyle. The usable land provides ample space for animals, riding, and future improvements. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home features a downstairs office, perfect for remote work or guest space. The brand-new kitchen includes a farmhouse sink and new dishwasher, along with major upgrades such as a new water...Nestled in the scenic foothills of Ione, 8251 Buffalo Ridge offers peaceful country living on two separate parcels totaling approximately 5 acres and 20 acres, ideal for a horse property or rural lifestyle. The usable land provides ample space for animals, riding, and future improvements. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home features a downstairs office, perfect for remote work or guest space. The brand-new kitchen includes a farmhouse sink and new dishwasher, along with major upgrades such as a new water heater, well pump, A/C, heating unit, and a whole house fan. A beautiful wood stove adds warmth and character. Enjoy panoramic views from every upstairs window in every direction, additional living space upstairs, and an approximately 450 sq ft additional room with new flooring. A wraparound porch invites relaxation, while the garden area enhances the country setting. The property includes a fenced one-acre pasture with a historic 1800s-era shelter. Conveniently located just 10 minutes to downtown Ione and minutes from local casinos and live concert venues, this home offers the perfect balance of privacy and entertainment. The exterior was stained in 2022, completing this rare foothill retreat.

Property Details for 8251 Buffalo Ridge Road

Parking Features
1/2 Car Space, 24'+ Deep Garage, Facing Front, Facing Rear, Uncov Prkng Spc (2+), Guest Parking Avail, Workshop in Garage
Zoning
Residential, ag
View Description
Forest, Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 01/19/2026 12:17 PM

Property Details for 8251 Buffalo Ridge Road

StatusActive
MLS #226002090
Days on Compass33
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1991
Lot Size25.00 AC / 1,089,000 SF
CountyAmador County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Jason Mitchell Real Estate CA Inc., Ian Gerow, DRE #02073378
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Building Information for 8251 Buffalo Ridge Road

Stories2Year Built1991Building Size-Lot Size25.00 AC / 1,089,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,384 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,894

Property Taxes

$490

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8251 Buffalo Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: 22001
  • Area Short Display: 22001
  • Cross Street: Blue sky dr
  • City: Ione
  • County: Amador
  • State: CA
  • Zip Code: 95640
  • Zip Plus 4: 9442
  • Directions to Property: GPS!
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 011-130-036-000
  • License Fee: $.00
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: false
  • Association Fee: $.00
School Information
  • School District (County): Amador
  • Elementary School District: Amador Unified
  • Middle or Junior School District: Amador Unified
  • Senior High School District: Amador Unified
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: 25.0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1089000.0
  • Lot Features: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: false
  • Irrigation: Other
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Picture Count: 84
  • 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: 3.03
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic System, Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Internet Available, Other
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • # of Floors: 0
  • # of Guest Space(s): 0
  • # Of Buildings: 0
  • Construction Materials: Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Loft
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Street Entrance
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Horse Property: true
  • Horse Property Features: Pasture, Wash Rack, None
  • Pool: false
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Senior Community: false
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
  • Appliances: Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Laundry Features: Upper Floor, Inside Area, Other, Inside Room
  • Spa: false
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bath Features: Other
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central, Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: Other
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Raised Hearth, Stone, Wood Stove
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • # of Rooms: 0
Room Information
Living
  • Living Room Features: Other
Dining
  • Dining Room Features: Other
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Stone 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: 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: Kitchen 0-5YR, Other-Rmks 0-5YR
  • Berth Size Length: 0.0
  • Berth Size Width: 0.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: false
  • Studio Annual Occupancy: .00%

Property History for 8251 Buffalo Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #226002090

$799,000
Apr 26, 2025

Expired

EBRD #41084411

Apr 26, 2025

Expired

MLSListings #CC41084411

$799,000
Apr 25, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #41084411

Mar 13, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41084411

$799,000
Mar 13, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41084411

$799,000
Mar 12, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41084411

$799,000
Feb 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41084411

$849,000
Feb 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41084411

$849,000
Feb 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41084411

$849,000
Dec 3, 2024

Withdrawn

METROLIST #224109701

$849,950
Sep 30, 2024

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #224109701

$889,000
Sep 23, 2024

Withdrawn

METROLIST #224051779

$1,100,000
May 15, 2024

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #224051779

$1,049,000
Jun 23, 2020

Sold

METROLIST #20018870

$630,000
May 7, 2020

Pending

METROLIST #20018870

Mar 29, 2020

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #20018870

$650,000
Jul 22, 2015

Sold

METROLIST #15016060

$465,000
Jun 1, 2015

Withdrawn

RESFAR #14013090

$469,000
Mar 30, 2015

Pending

METROLIST #15016060

Mar 17, 2015

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #15016060

$469,000
Mar 9, 2015

Withdrawn

METROLIST #14013090

Mar 4, 2014

Price Change

RESFAR #14013090

$499,000
Mar 4, 2014

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #14013090

$469,000
Mar 4, 2014

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #14013090

$499,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2026

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #226002090

$799,000
04/26/2025

Expired

EBRD #41084411

04/26/2025

Expired

MLSListings #CC41084411

$799,000
04/25/2025

Expired

CRMLS #41084411

03/13/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41084411

$799,000
03/13/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41084411

$799,000
03/12/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41084411

$799,000
02/01/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41084411

$849,000
02/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41084411

$849,000
02/01/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41084411

$849,000
12/03/2024

Withdrawn

METROLIST #224109701

$849,950
09/30/2024

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #224109701

$889,000
09/23/2024

Withdrawn

METROLIST #224051779

$1,100,000
05/15/2024

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #224051779

$1,049,000
06/23/2020

Sold

METROLIST #20018870

$630,000
05/07/2020

Pending

METROLIST #20018870

03/29/2020

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #20018870

$650,000
07/22/2015

Sold

METROLIST #15016060

$465,000
06/01/2015

Withdrawn

RESFAR #14013090

$469,000
03/30/2015

Pending

METROLIST #15016060

03/17/2015

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #15016060

$469,000
03/09/2015

Withdrawn

METROLIST #14013090

03/04/2014

Price Change

RESFAR #14013090

$499,000
03/04/2014

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #14013090

$469,000
03/04/2014

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #14013090

$499,000

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

Public Records for 8251 Buffalo Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$218,727Additions$360,900Total$579,627
Tax Record2025$5,884 ($490 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,840 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,840 SqFtStories2Lot Size220,413 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991CountyAMADORAPN011-130-036-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8251 Buffalo Ridge Road

This home is within Amador County Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ione Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Ione Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Argonaut High School
Public9 to 12

Independence 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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8251 Buffalo Ridge Road is a single family home for sale in Ione, CA 95640. This property was listed for sale on January 9, 2026 by Jason Mitchell Real Estate CA Inc., it's currently listed at $799,000. It has been on the market for a total of 33 days and was last sold on June 23, 2020. This listing's school district is Amador County Unified School District. Nearby schools include Ione Elementary School, Ione Junior High School and Argonaut High School. 8251 Buffalo Ridge Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,840 sqft single family home built in 1991.

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