Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds
8438 River Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Single FamilyProperty Type
3 acresLot Size
1991Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wonderful & rare, here is 3.0 acres of land and ~250' of direct access to the beautiful Truckee River - 2 parcels bordering USFS land! The 1 acre lot offers a garage/living type structure adjacent to the River; the 2nd structure is up the hill and nestled on the 2 acre parcel. The perfect project for the creative and mountain enthusiast, here is your opportunity to create your future vision & get away! Close to Truckee and Squaw Valley (Bridge 11), this convenient location offers many options! Unique!Wonderful & rare, here is 3.0 acres of land and ~250' of direct access to the beautiful Truckee River - 2 parcels bordering USFS land! The 1 acre lot offers a garage/living type structure adjacent to the River; the 2nd structure is up the hill and nestled on the 2 acre parcel. The perfect project for the creative and mountain enthusiast, here is your opportunity to create your future vision & get away! Close to Truckee and Squaw Valley (Bridge 11), this convenient location offers many options! Unique!
  • Listed by: Alison Elder 530.582.8103 tahoe@alisonelder.com DRE #01399851 Brokerage DRE #01976469 • Engel & Volkers Truckee 1
Listing closed: 12/26/2017 12:00 AM • Source: TSMLS, MLS#: 20172980

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,186,250

Avg days on market

75

Sale-to-list ratio

95.7%

Truckee, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Truckee 1, Alison Elder, DRE #01399851

Sold By Engel & Volkers Truckee 1, Alison Elder, DRE #01399851

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Property Information for 8438 River Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Subdivision Name: Truckee River
  • View: Trees/Woods, Water
  • Waterfront Features: River/Creek
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Lot Size: 3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Highway 89
  • Directions: From Highway 80, take 89S to Bridge 11, Cross River, L on dirt road, Red House on River side.
  • Latitude: 39.26904
  • Longitude: -120.20722
  • MLS Area Major: TAHOE TRUCKEE FOREST-6TR
  • MLS Area Minor: 6TR
  • Multiple Address: 8438 River Road
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 080182012
  • Tax Lot: 17 & 12
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two, Attached, Oversized
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.0
  • Lot Size Area: 3.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 130680.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: No Roads Paved
  • Topography: Level, Upslope, Varies
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Water Company: Spring
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Farm Information
  • Feed Types: IDX
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Gated: No
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Woodstove: Freestanding
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Mixed
  • Heating: No

Property History for 8438 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 26, 2017

Sold

TSMLS #20172980

$300,000
Dec 26, 2017

Listed (Active)

TSMLS #20172980

$350,000
Dec 18, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #613830087

$300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/26/2017

Sold

TSMLS #20172980

$300,000
12/26/2017

Listed (Active)

TSMLS #20172980

$350,000
12/18/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #613830087

$300,000

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

Public Records for 8438 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$174,084Additions$174,084Total$348,168
Tax Record2025$3,783 ($315 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt448 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt448 SqFtLot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991Year Renovated1991ZoningRSB40CountyPLACERAPN080-182-012-000

Schools near 8438 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
Truckee Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Alder Creek Middle School
Public6 to 8

Tahoe Truckee 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8438 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161
$300,000
3
130,680
1
1
996
82,764
$370,000
2
1,917
$55,000
60,984
$499,000
4
2,330
13,068
3
2
2,082
24,472

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