Beautiful, level 1‑acre parcel in Alta offering an ideal blend of privacy, usability, and convenience. This forested, buildable acre is dotted with majestic conifers, creating a peaceful setting with plenty of natural charm. Power and phone are already on the property, and public water is available at Alta Bonnynook Road. A 2001 perc & mantle approves the parcel for a standard septic system. With no CCRs or HOAs, you have the freedom to build a manufactured home, cabin, or custom residenceyour vision, your style. Year‑round access is easy thanks to snow removal and a county‑maintained paved road bordering the property. Owner financing is available with 50% down for 2 years, and bank financing is also offered with 25% down at 6% interest for 15 years. An affordable opportunity for a cozy retreat or full‑time home in the small‑town charm of Alta just 45 minutes to ski resorts, 1 hour to Sacramento or Lake Tahoe, and 10 minutes to Rollins Lake. Excellent location, excellent potential.
Vacant landProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
$50,000Price/Acres
Listed by Amy Sibley•DRE #01238927• Mother Lode Realty
Bought with Emily Menesini•DRE #01879035• Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty
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
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: Yes
Horse Amenities: See Remarks
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Residential Acreage
Lot Information
Lot Features: Public Trans Nearby, Shape Regular
Lot Size Square Feet: 43,560
Lot Size Acres: 1
Utilities
Green Energy Information
Power Production Year Install: 0
Power Production Size: 0.00
Utility Information
Utilities: Internet Available, Water Available, Phone Available, See Remarks
Electric: Electric Available
Distance To Electric: Electricity To Site
Sewer: Standard Septic, Septic Needed
Irrigation Source: None
Water Source: Public, Meter Required
Distance To Water: Public Within 500 Ft
Distance To Phone Service: Phone To Site
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 Bonnynook Road
Directions: I-80 East, Exit Alta, Left Alta Bonnynook Rd, Right Alta Bonnynook Rd, Left Alta Power House Rd to the property on the Right.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 0
Unparsed Address: Alta Power House Rd, Alta, CA 95701
Street Address Filtered: Alta Power House Rd
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Placer County
APN: 062170065000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Additional Living Unit: No
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Emily J Menesini
Around this home
Schools
Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Colfax High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.0mi
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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
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Alta. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$54,000 – $65,000
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