Mountain cottage on 5 acres in Alta, very private & quiet, 2 car detached garage, central heat & air. Great area for vacation home, close to water sports and snow skiing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$555Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Susan Winje•DRE #01221636• Alta Realty
Listed by Lynn Oliver•DRE #01184606• Alta Realty
Bought with Amy Sibley•DRE #01238927• Mother Lode Realty
Custom built mountain cottage located on 5 level acres with easy year round access to Interstate 80. Yes, home in small, but it is huge on charm!! Home was built in 1991, and garage was added in 2002. there is also a small miners cabin on the property that would make a great art studio! Home was well built and attention was paid to the details while being constructed. Close to Tahoe National Forest. Great access to the American River Canyon. Quad riding, hiking, fishing????
Public Records
Nov 19, 2004
Sold
$330,000
$446/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 18, 2002
Sold
$225,000
$304/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,592 (−0.6%)
$197,488 + $157,989
$355,477
2024
$3,613 (+1.5%)
$193,616 + $154,892
$348,508
2023
$3,559 (+1.9%)
$189,820 + $151,855
$341,675
2022
$3,494 (+2.2%)
$186,099 + $148,878
$334,977
2021
$3,418 (+1.2%)
$182,450 + $145,959
$328,409
2020
$3,378 (+2.0%)
$178,873 + $143,098
$321,971
2019
$3,310 (+3.6%)
$177,039 + $141,631
$318,670
2018
$3,194 (+1.9%)
$173,568 + $138,854
$312,422
2017
$3,136 (+2.2%)
$166,829 + $133,463
$300,292
2016
$3,069 (+2.5%)
$166,829 + $133,463
$300,292
2015
$2,994 (+1.6%)
$163,558 + $130,847
$294,405
2014
$2,947 (−0.3%)
$157,947 + $126,358
$284,305
2013
$2,956 (+19.6%)
$157,947 + $126,358
$284,305
2012
$2,471
$157,234 + $125,787
$283,021
2011
$2,473 (−8.4%)
$131,100 + $104,900
$236,000
2010
$2,701 (−7.1%)
$131,700 + $105,300
$237,000
2009
$2,907 (−11.6%)
$144,000 + $115,200
$259,200
2008
$3,287
$154,187 + $122,559
$276,746
Tax history for 1255 Moody Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,592 (−0.6%)
$197,488 + $157,989
$355,477
2024
$3,613 (+1.5%)
$193,616 + $154,892
$348,508
2023
$3,559 (+1.9%)
$189,820 + $151,855
$341,675
2022
$3,494 (+2.2%)
$186,099 + $148,878
$334,977
2021
$3,418 (+1.2%)
$182,450 + $145,959
$328,409
2020
$3,378 (+2.0%)
$178,873 + $143,098
$321,971
2019
$3,310 (+3.6%)
$177,039 + $141,631
$318,670
2018
$3,194 (+1.9%)
$173,568 + $138,854
$312,422
2017
$3,136 (+2.2%)
$166,829 + $133,463
$300,292
2016
$3,069 (+2.5%)
$166,829 + $133,463
$300,292
2015
$2,994 (+1.6%)
$163,558 + $130,847
$294,405
2014
$2,947 (−0.3%)
$157,947 + $126,358
$284,305
2013
$2,956 (+19.6%)
$157,947 + $126,358
$284,305
2012
$2,471
$157,234 + $125,787
$283,021
2011
$2,473 (−8.4%)
$131,100 + $104,900
$236,000
2010
$2,701 (−7.1%)
$131,700 + $105,300
$237,000
2009
$2,907 (−11.6%)
$144,000 + $115,200
$259,200
2008
$3,287
$154,187 + $122,559
$276,746
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
740
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Placer County
APN
063430035000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
RF
Residential-Forest District
The purpose of the Residential-Forest district is to provide opportunities for rural residential living in the forested, mountainous or foothill areas of Placer County.
May 30, 2014 • Final
Residential: full review - additions, adu, accessory structures, pools, remodel, demo, generators, and other
Renovate a bathroom shower and bathtub.
Bathroom
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 1
Master Bedroom Features: Outside Access
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
Heating: Central, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Plumbed
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Master Bedroom
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Laundry Features: Inside Area
Window Features: Dual Pane Full
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Type: Baths Other, Master Bedroom
Kitchen Features: Tile Counter
Dining Room Features: Breakfast Nook, Dining Bar
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Custom
Year Built: 1,991
Lot Information
Lot Features: Low Maintenance, Shape Regular
Lot Size Square Feet: 217,800
Lot Size Acres: 5
Lot Size Dimensions: 5 acres
Other Structures: Workshop
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Propane
Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Septic System
Water Source: Well
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Placer
Elementary School District: Alta-Dutch Flat
Middle Or Junior School District: Alta-Dutch Flat
High School District: Placer Union High
Location Information
Postal Code: 95701
County Or Parish: Placer
CrossStreet: Lovers Leap Rd.
Directions: I-80 East, exit Alta, right then immediate left on Casa Loma Rd., right Moody Ridge Rd.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 1255
Unparsed Address: 1255 Moody Ridge Rd, Alta, CA 95701
Street Address Filtered: 1255 Moody Ridge Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 740
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: Placer County
APN: 063430035000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Amy Sibley
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Transit
Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Colfax High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.8mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
2 days above 93° expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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20 unhealthy days expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$390,000 – $473,000
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