Discover this delightful 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage nestled in the heart of historic and scenic Alta. With 960 sq.ft.of open living, dining,and kitchen spaces, this home is perfect as a vacation retreat, weekend getaway, or cozy starter home. Situated on 3 contiguous lots (APNs:062-170-018, 062-170-047, and 062-170-048) totaling 1.59 usable acres, this property offers plenty of space for outdoor activities, gardening, or future expansion. Recent updates include:freshly painted interior, including kitchen cabinets and windows; new vinyl flooring and baseboards on 1st floor; updated bathroom tile flooring; new SS sink, stove and butcher block countertops; newly graded lawn with a sprinkler system and natural landscaping, and updated septic tank lids. Additional features make this home even more special; on-demand water heater for energy efficiency; outdoor shower with hot and cold water - perfect after a day of adventure- and two garages (one attached, one detached) for extra parking and storage. Located just off I-80 ideally positioned halfway between Sacramento and Tahoe offering easy access to ski resorts, Rollins Lake, hiking trails, and year-round outdoor recreation. Don't miss this unique opportunity. Experience the charm of this lovely cottage firsthand!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
1.59 acresLot Size
$375Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lynn Oliver•DRE #01184606• Alta Realty
Bought with Sandra Clowser•DRE #02225489• Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Est. $1,870 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 34160 Cable Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 12, 2026
Sold
$360,000
$375/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 20, 2023
Sold
$360,000
$375/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 2015
Sold
$185,000
$193/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,144 (−0.7%)
$93,636 + $218,484
$312,120
2024
$3,166 (+59.2%)
$91,800 + $214,200
$306,000
2023
$1,989 (+1.8%)
$90,000 + $210,000
$300,000
2022
$1,954 (+2.2%)
$43,235 + $142,227
$185,462
2021
$1,913 (+1.2%)
$42,388 + $139,439
$181,827
2020
$1,891 (+2.0%)
$41,557 + $136,705
$178,262
2019
$1,854 (+3.6%)
$41,131 + $135,304
$176,435
2018
$1,790 (+1.8%)
$40,325 + $132,651
$172,976
2017
$1,758 (+2.2%)
$38,760 + $127,500
$166,260
2016
$1,721 (+268.5%)
$38,760 + $127,500
$166,260
2015
$467 (+1.5%)
$38,000 + $125,000
$163,000
2014
$460 (−0.3%)
$12,542 + $27,634
$40,176
2013
$461 (+1.9%)
$12,542 + $27,634
$40,176
2012
$453 (+2.4%)
$12,486 + $27,510
$39,996
2011
$442 (+0.6%)
$12,242 + $26,971
$39,213
2010
$440 (+1.2%)
$12,002 + $26,443
$38,445
2009
$434 (+1.9%)
$11,913 + $26,246
$38,159
2008
$426
$11,942 + $26,309
$38,251
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.76 Acres
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Placer County
APN
062170018000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
RA-B-100
Residential Agricultural-Building Site Combining District 100,000 sq ft
The purpose of the residential-agricultural (RA) zone district is to stabilize and protect the rural residential characteristics of the area to which it is applied and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life, including agricultural uses.; The purpose of the building site (-B) combining district is to provide for different parcel sizes in new subdivisions than would otherwise be required by an applicable zone district, based upon special characteristics of the site or area to which the combining district is applied, including but not limited to sensitive environmental characteristics, limited resource capacities, and community character.
Replace the water line from the meter to the house and replace the interior plumbing piping.
Plumbing
May 30, 2014 • Final
Residential: full review - additions, adu, accessory structures, pools, remodel, demo, generators, and other
Replace a water heater with a tankless liquid propane power-vented unit.
Plumbing
Water heater
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: Attached, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Window
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Wood Stove
Interior Features
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Free Standing Electric Range
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
Upper Level: Bedroom(s)
Basement Sq.Ft.: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Metal
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: 1,952
Lot Information
Lot Features: Low Maintenance
Lot Size Square Feet: 69,260
Lot Size Acres: 1.59
Lot Size Dimensions: includes 3 lots
Utilities
Green Energy Information
Power Production Year Install: 0
Power Production Size: 0.00
Utility Information
Utilities: Propane Tank Owned, Internet Available
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic System
Irrigation Source: None
Water Source: Public
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: Alta Powerhouse Road
Directions: From Auburn I-80 East to exit 146 to Alta Bonnynook Road, proceed over railroad tracks to left on Alta Powerhouse Road. Right onto Cable to PIQ on right.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 34160
Unparsed Address: 34160 Cable Rd, Alta, CA 95701
Street Address Filtered: 34160 Cable Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Placer County
APN: 062170018000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Sandra Clowser
Around this home
Schools
Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Colfax High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.1mi
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
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
20 unhealthy days expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alta, CA • 95701
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.5 hrs
5.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$361,000 – $437,000
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