Step into mountain elegance in this magnificent timber-frame lodge. Backing to USFS and numerous trails, hike to the PCT from your backdoor or ski home via Alpine Meadows side country and directly into the hot tub! A woodworking masterpiece with clear fir hand-milled doors and trim, hydronic-heated flooring throughout, a spacious chef's kitchen, and a private master wing facing the forest. Heated copper roof gutters, heated 3 car garage with newer in-law unit above. This home is truly one of a kind!
TSMLS #20110225
Oct 14, 2011
Sold
$1,200,000
$331/sq ft
Sep 24, 2011
Delisted
—
Feb 6, 2011
Listed
$1,395,000
$385/sq ft
+1
Beautiful open beam ceilings in living, dining, kitchen, and master bedroom. Granite counters in kitchen, wood flooring throughout great room, wood windows, deck with hot tub, backs to forest service land. Ski home thru the backcountry from Lakeview Chair at Alpine Meadows. 4 bedrooms plus family room. New carpeting on lower level. House is complete except for some minor finishing touches being done by the owner builder. 961 sq. ft. garage with unfinished room above.
Public Records
Nov 9, 1999
Sold
$100,000
$28/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 15, 1997
Sold
$25,000
$7/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1989
Sold
$20,000
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,103 (+3.3%)
$552,040 + $1,302,814
$1,854,854
2024
$19,465 (+0.4%)
$541,216 + $1,277,269
$1,818,485
2023
$19,384 (+1.9%)
$530,604 + $1,252,225
$1,782,829
2022
$19,015 (+4.0%)
$520,200 + $1,227,672
$1,747,872
2021
$18,285 (+19.6%)
$510,000 + $1,203,600
$1,713,600
2020
$15,284 (−1.1%)
$500,000 + $1,180,000
$1,680,000
2019
$15,450 (+4.8%)
$291,832 + $1,087,738
$1,379,570
2018
$14,745 (+1.9%)
$286,110 + $1,066,410
$1,352,520
2017
$14,472 (−2.2%)
$275,000 + $1,025,000
$1,300,000
2016
$14,797 (+2.0%)
$275,000 + $1,025,000
$1,300,000
2015
$14,504 (+3.0%)
$318,311 + $998,625
$1,316,936
2014
$14,081 (−0.1%)
$307,389 + $964,358
$1,271,747
2013
$14,095 (+5.2%)
$307,389 + $964,358
$1,271,747
2012
$13,402 (+47.2%)
$306,000 + $960,000
$1,266,000
2011
$9,103
$300,000 + $900,000
$1,200,000
2010
$9,106 (+1.2%)
$119,964 + $707,197
$827,161
2009
$8,995 (+2.2%)
$119,068 + $701,912
$820,980
2008
$8,797
$119,351 + $703,580
$822,931
Tax history for 1473 Upper Bench Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,103 (+3.3%)
$552,040 + $1,302,814
$1,854,854
2024
$19,465 (+0.4%)
$541,216 + $1,277,269
$1,818,485
2023
$19,384 (+1.9%)
$530,604 + $1,252,225
$1,782,829
2022
$19,015 (+4.0%)
$520,200 + $1,227,672
$1,747,872
2021
$18,285 (+19.6%)
$510,000 + $1,203,600
$1,713,600
2020
$15,284 (−1.1%)
$500,000 + $1,180,000
$1,680,000
2019
$15,450 (+4.8%)
$291,832 + $1,087,738
$1,379,570
2018
$14,745 (+1.9%)
$286,110 + $1,066,410
$1,352,520
2017
$14,472 (−2.2%)
$275,000 + $1,025,000
$1,300,000
2016
$14,797 (+2.0%)
$275,000 + $1,025,000
$1,300,000
2015
$14,504 (+3.0%)
$318,311 + $998,625
$1,316,936
2014
$14,081 (−0.1%)
$307,389 + $964,358
$1,271,747
2013
$14,095 (+5.2%)
$307,389 + $964,358
$1,271,747
2012
$13,402 (+47.2%)
$306,000 + $960,000
$1,266,000
2011
$9,103
$300,000 + $900,000
$1,200,000
2010
$9,106 (+1.2%)
$119,964 + $707,197
$827,161
2009
$8,995 (+2.2%)
$119,068 + $701,912
$820,980
2008
$8,797
$119,351 + $703,580
$822,931
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,131
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Placer County
APN
095430015000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Three
Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 3
Exterior
Style
Architectural Style: Mountain
Lot Information
Lot Features: Street
Property Information
Levels: Multi/Split
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Alpine Meadows
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,131
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Placer County
APN: 095430015000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Schools
Tahoe Lake Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.2mi
9/10
North Tahoe School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
7/10
North Tahoe High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 82° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alpine Meadows, CA • 96146
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 12.1 hours in
June and 5.6 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
12.1 hrs
5.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.19M – $2.66M
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