Escape to tranquility in this Iowa Hill Community gem - a Cozy Cabin, only 4.5 miles from Sugar Pine Lake. Set on 2.69 private lush acres, surrounded by BLM land, this retreat seamlessly blends mountain charm with modern comforts. The main level, connects you to nature through several windows. Create a second bedroom or get-a-way in the loft. Embrace eco-friendly living with seller owned solar panels and warmth from the wood stove on cool evenings. A garage and out buildings offer convenient storage. Explore Sugar Pine Recreation area's fishing, kayaking, hiking and HOV bike trails. Some even bike the loop from Auburn to Colfax through Foresthill and Iowa Hill. Witness the brilliance of the night sky and wake to the sounds of nature. This cabin beckons you to unwind, escape, and create cherished memories in nature. (Iowa Hill is a small, unique, historic community between Colfax and Foresthill.) It is off-grid and rich in gold mining history. Sale is AS-IS and contingent on concurrent closing for replacement home. Roof 3 years old. Ask agent for off-grid lender referral.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
2.69 acresLot Size
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Susan Kelly•DRE #01454377• eXp Realty of California Inc.
Bought with Dana Penney•DRE #02101041• Crosby Real Estate
*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
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.69 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
947
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Placer County
APN
064210006000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
RA-B-100
Residential Agricultural-Building Site Combining District 100,000 sq ft
The purpose of the residential-agricultural (RA) zone district is to stabilize and protect the rural residential characteristics of the area to which it is applied and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life, including agricultural uses.; The purpose of the building site (-B) combining district is to provide for different parcel sizes in new subdivisions than would otherwise be required by an applicable zone district, based upon special characteristics of the site or area to which the combining district is applied, including but not limited to sensitive environmental characteristics, limited resource capacities, and community character.
Remove the existing metal roof and install a new cool roof system on a single-family home. Install ice and water shield underlayment and composition shingles. All work must meet class A roofing assembly requirements and manufacturer specifications.
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.
Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Laundry Features: No Hookups, None
Pets Allowed: Yes
Window Features: Dual Pane Full
Levels: Two
# of Stories: 2
Room Information
Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Open Beam Ceiling
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Wood Counter
Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Street Entrance
Upper Level: Loft
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Allows Horses: No
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
Property Condition: Original
Year Built: 1,981
Land Information
Land Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Secluded
Lot Size Square Feet: 117,176
Lot Size Acres: 2.69
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Propane Tank Owned, DSL Available, Generator, Internet Available, Off Grid
Electric: PV-Battery Backup, See Remarks
Sewer: Septic System
Irrigation Source: None
Water Source: Well, Private
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: 95713
County Or Parish: Placer
CrossStreet: Big Dipper
Directions: Take Canyon Way exit on Hwy 80 in Colfax, go L then R on Iowa Hill Road. Home is on R approximately 10 miles from 80. The best road in is to take the Foresthill exit in Auburn, go through Foresthill and turn L at Sugar Pine Recreation Area. Go over the dam at Sugar Pine Lake and follow signs to Iowa Hill
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 3550
Unparsed Address: 3550 Iowa Hill Rd, Colfax, CA 95713
Street Address Filtered: 3550 Iowa Hill Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 947
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Placer County
APN: 064210006000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Dana L Penney
Around this home
Schools
Colfax Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 5.9mi
6/10
Colfax High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° 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
22 unhealthy days expected this year, 32 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$316,000 – $383,000
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