First time on the market! This passive solar home in the Eden Valley area of Colfax, along the bucolic Placer Hills Road corridor, sits on beautifully maintained acreage with lovely foothill views and exceptional quiet. Live close enough to I-80 for an easy commute, with quick access to dining, shopping, hiking, skiing, rivers, and everything the Sierra has to offer. This comfortable and unique home greets you with a front door that is surrounded by a salvaged redwood portico, acquired from a historic Mendocino storefront. Inside, floor to ceiling and clerestory windows pull natural light into the living space throughout the day, keeping the home bright and naturally temperature-regulated due to the passive solar design. A loft overlooks the living room below, adding flexibility for a sleeping area, studio, or your retreat. The two-bedroom, one-bath layout runs 1291 sq ft , efficient and purposeful.. A large laundry room offers real bonus utility: home office, pantry, mud room or flex space depending on how you live. The home is 2 x 6 construction with two sides featuring clear redwood siding in warm rustic tones. The five acres are thoroughly maintained, open yet private, and take in lovely foothill views. A short walk on your property opens your view up more and captures Peaceful Valley and hilltops beyond. A pathway from the home leads you to your detached, extra deep, 2 car garage with a work bench. This garage has seen many projects over the years. What will yours be? Fujisu mini splits & Jotul woodburning stove. Well and septic reports completed. This well loved property offers plenty of room to grow, breathe, garden, explore, and simply enjoy the quiet. Quick freeway access. Solid bones. A loved home, built with intention.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$368Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Laurel Bollinger•DRE #02088147• Foothill Living Real Estate
Bought with Jacki Calais•DRE #01444860• eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
Install a new ductless mini split system. The system is a split system with a 20 SEER efficiency rating.
HVAC
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Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
# of Bedrooms (Possible): 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless, Whole House Fan, See Remarks
Heating: Ductless, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range, Dishwasher, Free Standing Electric Oven
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Free Standing, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Laundry Features: Cabinets, Sink, Gas Hook-Up, Washer Included, Inside Room
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Covered Patio
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
Basement Sq.Ft.: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Allows Horses: Yes
Horse Amenities: None
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Custom, Detached
Year Built: 1,981
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private
Lot Size Square Feet: 217,800
Lot Size Acres: 5
Utilities
Green Energy Information
Power Production Year Install: 0
Power Production Size: 0.00
Utility Information
Utilities: Internet Available, Propane Tank Leased
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic System
Irrigation Source: None
Water Source: Well
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Placer
Elementary School District: Placer Hills Union
Middle Or Junior School District: Placer Hills Union
High School District: Placer Union High
Location Information
Postal Code Plus 4: 9504
Postal Code: 95713
County Or Parish: Placer
CrossStreet: Placer Hill Rd
Directions: I80 East, exit Weimar Cross Roads, Go left over the freeway. At stop sign turn Right on Placer Hills Rd, Left on Sage Rd. At the fork stay left. Home is on the Right.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 1480
Unparsed Address: 1480 Sage Rd, Colfax, CA 95713-9504
Street Address Filtered: 1480 Sage Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,291
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Placer County
APN: 071031060000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Jacki M Calais
Around this home
Schools
Weimar Hills
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Colfax High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
9/10
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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
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 98° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
36 unhealthy days expected this year, 41 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Colfax, CA • 95713
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
5.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$477,000 – $577,000
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