Updated 1890 Victorian half hour from Sugar Bowl & World Class Skiing. Formerly Crystal Springs Inn B&B. This home is a perfect family residence or weekend getaway for large group with fabulous potential as an Airbnb or VRBO. High ceilings, intricate woodwork, fireplaces & a wraparound porch exude old-world charm. 7 bedrooms, 5 baths and huge kitchen. Located on 1.7 flat manicured acres w/in-ground pool and garage. Includes 1/2 acre separate level lot suitable for additional development.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
1.7 acresLot Size
$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Tami Hampshire•DRE #01745276• Foothill Properties
Bought with Tami Hampshire•DRE #01745276• Serene Lakes Realty
*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
Beds
9
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.3 Acres
Year renovated
1915
Sq. Ft.
4,677
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Placer County
APN
062290064000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Other
Agriculture
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Pastureland
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Guest Parking Available
Dining Room Features: Formal Area, Space in Kitchen
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard
Allows Horses: Yes
Horse Amenities: 1-6 Stalls
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Pool Features: Built-In, Fenced, On Lot, Vinyl Liner
Has Private Pool: Yes
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Detached
Year Built: 1,890
Lot Information
Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Shape Regular
Lot Size Square Feet: 74,052
Lot Size Acres: 1.7
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Propane, Propane Tank Leased
Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Septic Connected
Irrigation Source: Public District
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 Bonny Nook
Directions: I80 E to Crystal Springs Exit (L) over freeway. Follow Frontage to (L) on Alta Bonnynook Road to property on the Left right before White Picket Fence. If you get to stop sign you just missed drivewa
State Or Province: CA
Street Dir Prefix: E
Street Number Numeric: 34818
Unparsed Address: 34818 E Towle Rd, Alta, CA 95701
Street Address Filtered: 34818 E Towle Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 9
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,677
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1915
County: Placer County
APN: 062290064000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Tami L Hampshire
Around this home
Schools
Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Colfax High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.8mi
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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
6% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$752,000 – $910,000
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