Welcome to a meticulously well maintained estate, built by the current owners parents this vintage 1975 home has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths first time on the market home with a 3 bedroom septic installed per Placer County records located in the Sierra Nevada mountain town of Alta off I80 half way between Sacramento and Reno. Perfect for 1 household or 2 with a unit upstairs and one downstairs with separate entrances. So much to offer including an oversized RV port with storage shed, detached slab floor garage with a good size workshop, 220 power, +- 16x16 woodshed, even a flushing outhouse for the gardener. Upstairs main level kitchen recently remodeled with double ovens; most appliances are new. One bedroom and bath upstairs, plumbed for stacking w/d, living room with Anderson french door which lets in plenty of natural light. The near mirror floor plan downstairs one bedroom, family rm, bath & laundry, kitchen, outside entrances on both levels. Slump block lower level walls offer the warm look of adobe and strength of concrete block. Plus concrete slab surrounding the foundation make this nearly pest resistant and energy efficient. Central heat & super efficient wood stove. County maintained road and 2 driveway entrances. Low maintenance landscape. Generator ready outlets enough to run essentials during power outage. Metal roofs throughout. Septic pumping May 222, roof needs a few anchors reset (maintenance) Move to the mountains, fresh air, evergreen trees galore, and a community that values peace and quiet as well as community participation. Wonderful elementary though 8th grade school, mom and pop stores, hotel, cafe and fine dining restaurants. The unique Dutch Flat Community pool is seasonal and open to all property owners. We have two Community centers. 20 minutes to the nearest ski resort, hiking trails, lakes and rivers near by. Buyer to verify all info. Move in ready.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.75 acresLot Size
$226Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Suzanne Vidal•DRE #00956435• Pacific Realty
Bought with Katherine Katches•DRE #01724739• Sierra Pacific Real Estate
Est. $1,779 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 634 Alta Powerhouse Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 29, 2026
Sold
$390,000
$226/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$937 (−0.6%)
$56,988 + $192,365
$249,353
2024
$943 (+1.5%)
$13,708 + $73,268
$86,976
2023
$929 (+1.8%)
$13,440 + $71,832
$85,272
2022
$913 (+2.1%)
$13,177 + $70,424
$83,601
2021
$893 (+1.2%)
$12,919 + $69,044
$81,963
2020
$883 (+2.0%)
$12,666 + $67,691
$80,357
2019
$866 (+3.5%)
$12,537 + $66,997
$79,534
2018
$837 (+1.8%)
$12,292 + $65,684
$77,976
2017
$822 (+2.1%)
$11,815 + $63,135
$74,950
2016
$805 (+2.4%)
$11,815 + $63,135
$74,950
2015
$786 (+1.6%)
$11,584 + $61,898
$73,482
2014
$774 (−0.3%)
$11,187 + $59,775
$70,962
2013
$777 (+1.9%)
$11,187 + $59,775
$70,962
2012
$762 (+13.3%)
$11,137 + $59,505
$70,642
2011
$673 (+0.8%)
$10,919 + $58,339
$69,258
2010
$668 (+1.3%)
$10,705 + $57,196
$67,901
2009
$660 (+2.2%)
$10,625 + $56,769
$67,394
2008
$645
$10,651 + $56,904
$67,555
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.75 Acres
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Placer County
APN
062170021000
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Other
Agriculture
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Pastureland
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: 24'+ Deep Garage, Boat Storage, Covered, Garage Facing Front
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Other Bathroom Features: Closet, Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over, Window, See Remarks
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Double Oven, Self/Cont Clean Oven, Electric Cook Top, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free Standing Electric Range
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Retreat, Full Bath(s), Street Entrance, Kitchen
Basement Sq.Ft.: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Fencing: Partial
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Metal, See Remarks
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Custom
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Original
Year Built: 1,974
Land Information
Land Use: Agricultural, Poultry, Residential, Nursery, Orchard
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner, Shape Regular, See Remarks, Landscape Misc, Low Maintenance
Lot Size Square Feet: 32,753
Lot Size Acres: 0.7519
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop, Outbuilding, Other
Utilities
Green Energy Information
Power Production Year Install: 0
Power Production Size: 0.00
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Propane Tank Leased
Electric: 220 Volts, Generator, 220 Volts in Kitchen, See Remarks, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Septic System, Septic Connected, See Remarks
Irrigation Source: None
Water Source: Public, Meter on Site, Water District
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: Cable
Directions: Alta exit off I 80, use GPS. coming from the West cross under fwy coming from the East turn right at the end of the off ramp, to right on Alta Bonny Nook Rd across the tracks and continue a short distance to left on Alta Powerhouse Rd to the PIQ on the right at the corner of Cable Rd.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 634
Unparsed Address: 634 Alta Powerhouse Rd, Alta, CA 95701
Street Address Filtered: 634 Alta Powerhouse Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Placer County
APN: 062170021000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Katherine M Katches
Around this home
Schools
Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Colfax High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.9mi
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 93° 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
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$426,000 – $516,000
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