For sale

$350,000

Est. $2,271/mo —

•

2,200

sq ft

798 Blue Cyn, Alta, CA 95701

About this home

This uniquely located rural cabin is move in ready and waiting for your personal touches. Off the beaten path, tucked back in the historic community of Blue Canyon. Step back in time to this small, once bustling but still active railroad town in the Sierra Nevada's of full-time residents and part-time family vacation cabins. 798 Blue Canyon is a beautifully remodeled and furnished dream cabin with three bedrooms, two full baths. Luxurious hardwood floors throughout. Inviting, light filled kitchen, warm and cozy first floor primary bedroom and a welcoming front porch to enjoy the Tahoe National Forest nearby. Upstairs the spacious loft invites long talks over hot coffee on a comfy couch. Two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs and a Juilet balcony add the finishing touches. Located less than 3 miles off Interstate 80, appx. 25 miles to Sugar Bowl, Boreal, Donner Ski Ranch and unlimited summer hiking trails and lakes. Blue Canyon Road is county maintained in the winter for snow removal. Blue Canyon subdivision has public connected septic. Rural cabin vibes with some public perks. Full time, or second home, this one is it. Let your adventure begin!

Single-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$159Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Karen Calvert •DRE #01927436 • Alta Realty

Listing updated: Aug 20, 2026 at 12:58pm

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•Source:MetroList #226062975

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$2,271 per month

Principal and interest$1,839

Property taxes

$365

HOA dues

Home insurance

$67

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi

6/10

Colfax High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 17.2mi

9/10

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Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

798 Blue Cyn · $350,000

Strong offer

$350K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $350K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Cathedral ceiling
Front porch
Loft

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedrooms located on main, lower and upper levels

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Shower stall(s)
Tub with shower over

Kitchen
Butcher block counters
Kitchen island
Dishwasher
Microwave
Hood over range
Free standing electric range
Dining space in the kitchen

Laundry & utility
Laundry closet with stacked washer/dryer included
Laundry located in kitchen/inside area

Flooring
Carpet
Wood

Heating & cooling
Pellet stove
Wood stove
Ceiling fans

Sale and tax history for 798 Blue Cyn

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,863 (+2.0%)

$66,500 + $153,500

$220,000

2024

$2,806 (−1.2%)

$63,500 + $146,406

$209,906

2023

$2,842 (−25.9%)

$60,200 + $138,881

$199,081

2022

$3,832 (+1.8%)

$61,000 + $140,756

$201,756

2021

$3,763 (+1.0%)

$189,371 + $107,306

$296,677

2020

$3,727 (+1.7%)

$185,658 + $105,202

$290,860

2019

$3,666 (+4.6%)

$183,755 + $104,124

$287,879

2018

$3,503 (+3.2%)

$180,152 + $102,083

$282,235

2017

$3,396 (+7.9%)

$166,200 + $94,226

$260,426

2016

$3,146 (+12.7%)

$166,200 + $94,226

$260,426

2015

$2,792 (+3.2%)

$151,100 + $85,604

$236,704

2014

$2,705 (+11.7%)

$124,500 + $70,500

$195,000

2013

$2,422 (+6.4%)

$124,500 + $70,500

$195,000

2012

$2,276 (+0.3%)

$106,000 + $60,000

$166,000

2011

$2,269 (−1.8%)

$97,000 + $55,000

$152,000

2010

$2,311 (−2.0%)

$97,000 + $55,000

$152,000

2009

$2,358 (−12.4%)

$99,641 + $56,463

$156,104

2008

$2,693

$110,802 + $62,788

$173,590

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1945

Finished Sq. Ft.

864

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

864

Year built

1916

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Placer County

APN

062271022000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

6/10 Fire Factor

11% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 89° 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

19 unhealthy days expected this year, 25 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Alta, CA • 95701

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

81/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.2 hrs

5.5 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 798 Blue Cyn

$346,470

$3,530 under list price of $350K

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Rental earnings

Est. $1,831 per month, based on comparable rentals

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