Google street view image for 261 Old County Rd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140

Off market

$746,890

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1 ba

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960

sq ft

261 Old County Rd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140

About this home

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 $746,890.

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

9,575 sq ftLot Size

$778Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$746,890

$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 25.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.00M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$825,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,202 sq ft
325 North Ridge Dr, Carnelian Bay, CA 96145-0000
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$790,000
B
2 beds1 bath768 sq ft
3870 Forest Rd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140-1800
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$888,210
C
3 beds2 baths1,632 sq ft
5656 Victoria Rd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$725,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,320 sq ft
4411 Muletail Dr, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140-0000
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$740,000
E
2 beds1 bath960 sq ft
7190 Pino Ave, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$2,050,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,500 sq ft
113 Marlette Dr, Tahoe City, CA 96145

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$701,934

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$2,745/mo

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Market trends in 96140, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.7%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$37K MoM

Avg. days on market

65d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

12 MoM

New listings for sale

$899,000
3 beds2 baths1,750 sq ft
5719 Dodowah Rd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
$599,000
2 beds2 baths1,468 sq ft
5101 North Lake Blvd #35, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
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Sale history for 261 Old County Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,761 (+0.8%)

$176,868 + $358,938

$535,806

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*

2026

$6,761 (+0.8%)

$176,868 + $358,938

$535,806

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.

Aug 18, 2025 • Final

Residential: limited review - electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roof solar, etc

Remove and replace an existing electrical service panel with a new electrical panel.

Electrical

Aug 17, 2016 • Final

Residential: limited review - electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roof solar, etc

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 Oct 9, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

Carnelian Bay, CA • 96140

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 12.2 hours in June and 5.6 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$710,000 – $859,000

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Home values near 261 Old County Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
224 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$977,869
240 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2198 Sq. Ft.	$1,150,418
285 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 804 Sq. Ft.	$671,684
275 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 1 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1432 Sq. Ft.	$780,020
295 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$1,023,657
245 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2017 Sq. Ft.	$1,828,773
291 Old County Road, Tahoe City, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,503,429

Address	Redfin Estimate
270 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 3 Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,059,179
265 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 632 Sq. Ft.	$579,922
278 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2871 Sq. Ft.	$2,352,425
290 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1833 Sq. Ft.	$1,421,907
230 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1336 Sq. Ft.	$1,030,346
255 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1129 Sq. Ft.	$853,051
285 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 804 Sq. Ft.	$741,136

Address	Redfin Estimate
260 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3047 Sq. Ft.	$2,584,317
211 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$842,443
250 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1786 Sq. Ft.	$1,369,570
291 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1696 Sq. Ft.	$1,156,179
225 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3280 Sq. Ft.	$2,460,886
280 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1445 Sq. Ft.	$979,568
275 Old County Road, Carnelian Bay, CA 1 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1432 Sq. Ft.	$826,665

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Sale history for 261 Old County Rd

Tax history for 261 Old County Rd

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