2 distinctive homes adorn this exceptional country property boasting breathtaking views to the east above the Bear River. Built in 1962, this beloved home has been cherished by 4 generations of the same family offering sense of warmth and nostalgia. The single level home has a wide open floor plan, 2 fireplaces, mini split for heating and cooling, remodeled kitchen and baths and opens up to a beautiful covered deck to enjoy the view. The detached second home offers a 2 story built in 2007, can be used as a family compound or rental and has endless possibilities. In addition to the attached 2 car garage, it boasts an RV garage 12x30 and two detached shop/garages both 20x30. One could easily be animal barn and stall. . Discover the original cabin on the property, enjoy the seclusion and the peacefulness that this property offers. Help bring it back to it's glory days! Appraised $815K Trustees are offering AS IS.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
6.24 acresLot Size
$374Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
7 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Cornell•DRE #01200044• HomeSmart ICARE Realty
Listed by Neta Ham•DRE #00700995• HomeSmart ICARE Realty
Bought with Shelley Holmquist•DRE #01882486• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.24 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,894
Year built
1962
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Placer County
APN
071100007000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
Jul 12, 2021 • Final
Residential: full review - new home - less than 3,000 sq ft and below 5,000 ft elevation
Remodel a kitchen including the installation of new counters, cabinets, appliances, a sink, and a faucet. Work includes dropping a waste line, installing a disposal, extending a gas line from the garage to the kitchen range, and upgrading electrical outlets to ground fault circuit interrupters.
Electrical
Gas
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
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Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 7
Parking Features: 24'+ Deep Garage, Garage Facing Front
Driveway Sidewalks: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Other Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Evaporative Cooler, Window Unit(s), See Remarks, Other
Heating: Propane, Fireplace(s), MultiUnits, See Remarks, Other
Interior Features
Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Wood Burning, Gas Piped
Flooring: Simulated Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Laundry Features: In Garage
Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck
Levels: One
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Living Room Features: Deck Attached
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Stone Counter
Dining Room Features: Formal Room
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial, Fenced
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: 2 Houses on Lot
Subtype Description: Detached
Year Built: 1,962
Has ADU/2nd Unit
Land Information
Land Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Manual Sprinkler Front, Manual Sprinkler Rear, Private
Lot Size Square Feet: 271,814
Lot Size Acres: 6.24
Other Structures: Second Garage, Greenhouse, Workshop, Outbuilding, Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Propane Tank Leased, Internet Available
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic System
Irrigation Source: Agricultural Well
Water Source: Well
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Placer
Elementary School District: Colfax Elementary
Middle Or Junior School District: Colfax Elementary
High School District: Placer Union High
Location Information
Postal Code Plus 4: 9599
Postal Code: 95713
County Or Parish: Placer
CrossStreet: Placer Hills
Directions: Placer Hills Rd to Ruff Rd From Grass Valley, Dog Bar, Left on Placer hills and left on Ruff Rd.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 1547
Unparsed Address: 1547-1537 Ruf Rd, Colfax, CA 95713-9599
Street Address Filtered: 1547-1537 Ruf Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,894
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6.24 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Placer County
APN: 071100007000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Shelley Holmquist
Around this home
Schools
Weimar Hills
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
Colfax High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
37 unhealthy days expected this year, 39 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Colfax, CA • 95713
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$711,000 – $860,000
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