Sold
Last Sold Price
1 bed480 sqft$833/sqft
8620 River Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.60 acresLot Size
1948Year Built
$833/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Quintessential Truckee River cabin retreat built in 1948. Enjoy the peaceful riverfront setting while looking into USFS wilderness. Meadow-like yard between the cabin and river with outdoor fire pit and sitting areas. Cabin is a modest 1 bedroom 1 bath with kitchen, wood burning stove, and storage space. Immediate access to your favorite river activities such as fishing and kayaking. These properties seldom become available at an affordable price.Quintessential Truckee River cabin retreat built in 1948. Enjoy the peaceful riverfront setting while looking into USFS wilderness. Meadow-like yard between the cabin and river with outdoor fire pit and sitting areas. Cabin is a modest 1 bedroom 1 bath with kitchen, wood burning stove, and storage space. Immediate access to your favorite river activities such as fishing and kayaking. These properties seldom become available at an affordable price.
  • Listed by: Todd Killian 530.583.3483 todd@carrlong.com DRE #01494444 Brokerage DRE #01841988 • Tahoe Riverfront Realty Inc.
  • Listed by: Geoff Feige 530.583.3483 geoff@ltol.com DRE #00597032 Brokerage DRE #01841988 • Tahoe Riverfront Realty Inc.
Listing closed: 02/16/2017 12:00 AM • Source: TSMLS, MLS#: 20162040

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$433,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

94.0%

Truckee, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Tahoe Riverfront Realty Inc., Todd Killian, DRE #01494444; Tahoe Riverfront Realty Inc., Geoff Feige, DRE #00597032

Sold By Truckee River Homes, Anita Noble, DRE #01224603; Truckee River Homes, Kristy M Purdy, DRE #01290620

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Property Information for 8620 River Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Mountain
  • Subdivision Name: Truckee River
  • View: Mountain(s), Water
  • Waterfront Features: River/Creek
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 0.60 AC / 25,999 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Located between Cabin Creek Road and Bridge 11
  • Latitude: 39.27418518
  • Longitude: -120.206336975
  • MLS Area Major: TAHOE TRUCKEE FOREST-6TR
  • MLS Area Minor: 6TR
  • Multiple Address: 8620 River Road
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 080150003
  • Tax Lot: 2
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5969
  • Lot Size Area: 25999.6572
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 25999.6572
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Topography: Level
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 480.0
  • Living Area: 480.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Water Company: Well
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Levels: One
Farm Information
  • Feed Types: IDX
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck(s): 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Woodstove: Freestanding
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Heating: CFAH
  • Heating: Yes
Rental
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Name: tenant

Property History for 8620 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2017

Sold

TSMLS #20162040

$400,000
Feb 16, 2017

Listed (Active)

TSMLS #20162040

$449,000
Feb 7, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #589295380

$400,000

+5.5% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2017

Sold

TSMLS #20162040

$400,000
02/16/2017

Listed (Active)

TSMLS #20162040

$449,000
02/07/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #589295380

$400,000

+5.5% / yr

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

Public Records for 8620 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$177,566Additions$295,947Total$473,513
Tax Record2025$5,346 ($446 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt671 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt671 SqFtLot Size23,857 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1948ZoningRSB40CountyPLACERAPN080-150-003-000

Schools near 8620 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: 8620 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161
$400,000
1
480
25,999
3
2.5
2,213
41,807
2
2
1,540
39,329
$930,000
5,199
9,476
2
1
1,198
35,361

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Listing Courtesy of Tahoe Riverfront Realty Inc., Todd Killian, DRE #01494444; Tahoe Riverfront Realty Inc., Geoff Feige, DRE #00597032

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