261 Old County Rd is a 960 square foot house on a 9,575 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Carnelian Bay data, we estimate the home's value is $721,058.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
9,575 sq ftLot Size
$751Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$721,058
$32K since August
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This home's estimate is 10.8% lower than the average sale price ($808K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Market trends in 96140, CA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
97.7%
+1.5% MoM
Median sale price
$1.0M
$50K MoM
Avg. days on market
57d
1 days MoM
Recently sold homes
15
4 MoM
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Sale history for 261 Old County Rd
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,706 (+3.7%)
$176,868 + $358,938
$535,806
2024
$6,470 (+208.4%)
$173,400 + $351,900
$525,300
2023
$2,098 (+6.1%)
$170,000 + $345,000
$515,000
2022
$1,977 (+2.8%)
$33,297 + $66,606
$99,903
2021
$1,922 (+0.6%)
$32,645 + $65,300
$97,945
2020
$1,911 (−0.3%)
$32,005 + $64,020
$96,025
2019
$1,917 (+23.0%)
$31,677 + $63,364
$95,041
2018
$1,558 (+2.0%)
$31,056 + $62,122
$93,178
2017
$1,528 (+1.6%)
$29,851 + $59,710
$89,561
2016
$1,505 (+2.0%)
$29,851 + $59,710
$89,561
2015
$1,476 (+2.6%)
$29,266 + $58,540
$87,806
2014
$1,439 (+0.6%)
$28,263 + $56,532
$84,795
2013
$1,431 (+1.7%)
$28,263 + $56,532
$84,795
2012
$1,407 (+5.9%)
$28,136 + $56,277
$84,413
2011
$1,329 (+0.6%)
$27,585 + $55,174
$82,759
2010
$1,321 (+1.3%)
$27,045 + $54,093
$81,138
2009
$1,305 (+1.8%)
$26,843 + $53,689
$80,532
2008
$1,282
$26,907 + $53,817
$80,724
Tax history for 261 Old County Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,706 (+3.7%)
$176,868 + $358,938
$535,806
2024
$6,470 (+208.4%)
$173,400 + $351,900
$525,300
2023
$2,098 (+6.1%)
$170,000 + $345,000
$515,000
2022
$1,977 (+2.8%)
$33,297 + $66,606
$99,903
2021
$1,922 (+0.6%)
$32,645 + $65,300
$97,945
2020
$1,911 (−0.3%)
$32,005 + $64,020
$96,025
2019
$1,917 (+23.0%)
$31,677 + $63,364
$95,041
2018
$1,558 (+2.0%)
$31,056 + $62,122
$93,178
2017
$1,528 (+1.6%)
$29,851 + $59,710
$89,561
2016
$1,505 (+2.0%)
$29,851 + $59,710
$89,561
2015
$1,476 (+2.6%)
$29,266 + $58,540
$87,806
2014
$1,439 (+0.6%)
$28,263 + $56,532
$84,795
2013
$1,431 (+1.7%)
$28,263 + $56,532
$84,795
2012
$1,407 (+5.9%)
$28,136 + $56,277
$84,413
2011
$1,329 (+0.6%)
$27,585 + $55,174
$82,759
2010
$1,321 (+1.3%)
$27,045 + $54,093
$81,138
2009
$1,305 (+1.8%)
$26,843 + $53,689
$80,532
2008
$1,282
$26,907 + $53,817
$80,724
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RES
Resort District
The resort district is applied to mountainous areas, water-oriented, or other areas with significant natural amenities and commercial recreational potential, with good access to major highways.
Remove the existing wood shake roof and replace it with composition shingles.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Wood Frame/Concrete Block
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LAKE FOREST 03
Living Sq. Ft: 960
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: L 70 LAKE FOREST #3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,575
Legal Lot Number: 70
Acres: 0.2198
Zoning Code: 014
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,575 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Placer County
APN: 092120009000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Tahoe Lake Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
9/10
North Tahoe School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
North Tahoe High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 85° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
22 unhealthy days expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$686,000 – $830,000
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