Welcome to this charming bungalow just minutes from historic downtown Auburn. This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on nearly three-quarters of a usable acre, offering ample space for expansion, toys, or future possibilities. A detached garage adds versatility, complete with its own septic system already in place,ideal for a potential ADU. Enjoy the character and simplicity of the setting, with an above-ground pool, fenced and cross-fenced grounds, and for train enthusiasts, watch the train pass by a few times each day.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$520Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Eric Hatch•DRE #01180864• Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Bought with JoEllen Brooks•DRE #02093148• eXp Realty of California Inc.
Century 21 Cornerstone Realty, Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
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Rental estimate
Est. $2,180 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1245 Merry Knoll Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
May 20, 2026
Sold
$480,000
$521/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 22, 2016
Sold
$305,000
$331/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 23, 2003
Sold
$239,500
$260/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 10, 1993
Sold
$75,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 11, 1992
Sold
$75,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 8, 1976
Sold
$25,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,490 (+23.1%)
$153,000 + $285,600
$438,600
2024
$3,647 (+1.1%)
$150,000 + $280,000
$430,000
2023
$3,608 (+0.6%)
$113,781 + $233,252
$347,033
2022
$3,588 (+3.7%)
$111,550 + $228,679
$340,229
2021
$3,460 (+0.7%)
$109,363 + $224,196
$333,559
2020
$3,435 (+1.9%)
$107,219 + $219,800
$327,019
2019
$3,371 (+5.7%)
$106,120 + $217,547
$323,667
2018
$3,190 (+1.8%)
$104,040 + $213,282
$317,322
2017
$3,132 (+4.6%)
$100,000 + $205,000
$305,000
2016
$2,994 (+2.5%)
$100,000 + $205,000
$305,000
2015
$2,922 (+1.6%)
$146,810 + $146,198
$293,008
2014
$2,877 (+18.5%)
$141,773 + $141,182
$282,955
2013
$2,428 (+17.4%)
$141,773 + $141,182
$282,955
2012
$2,069 (−0.2%)
$118,700 + $118,300
$237,000
2011
$2,074 (−4.4%)
$101,200 + $100,800
$202,000
2010
$2,170 (−6.9%)
$101,700 + $101,300
$203,000
2009
$2,330 (−13.2%)
$106,365 + $105,922
$212,287
2008
$2,685
$114,716 + $114,238
$228,954
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Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
922
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Placer County
APN
038140018000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
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Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over, Window
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Heating: Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal
Flooring: Laminate, Linoleum
Laundry Features: Other
Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Living Room Features: Open Beam Ceiling
Kitchen Features: Laminate Counter
Dining Room Features: Breakfast Nook
Main Level: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
Basement Sq.Ft.: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Pool Features: Above Ground, On Lot
Has Private Pool: Yes
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Detached
Year Built: 1,951
Land Information
Land Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Shape Regular, Landscape Front
Lot Size Square Feet: 30,435
Lot Size Acres: 0.6987
Utilities
Green Energy Information
Power Production Year Install: 0
Power Production Size: 0.00
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic System
Irrigation Source: Other
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Placer
Elementary School District: Auburn Union
Middle Or Junior School District: Auburn Union
High School District: Placer Union High
Location Information
Postal Code Plus 4: 7706
Postal Code: 95603
County Or Parish: Placer
CrossStreet: MT VERNON
Directions: From Highway 80 take the Highway 49 exit towards Grass Valley. Turn Left onto Palm Ave. Palm Ave turns into Mt Vernon Road. Turn right onto Merry Knoll Road and then keep left.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 1245
Unparsed Address: 1245 Merry Knoll Rd, Auburn, CA 95603-7706
Street Address Filtered: 1245 Merry Knoll Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 922
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Placer County
APN: 038140018000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: JoEllen L Brooks
Around this home
24/100 Car-Dependent11/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
EV Cain Middle
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Placer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
34 unhealthy days expected this year, 41 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.7 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$493,000 – $596,000
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