Welcome to 1050 Moody Ridge Road in Alta, a rare opportunity to create your dream retreat on nearly 19 acres of private, scenic Sierra Nevada landscape. (includes APN: 063-420-026 (8.8) & 063-420-019 (10.2)) Per county records, this property is designated as a 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence and features a 740 sq. ft. engineered home currently at the framed shell stage, offering a solid foundation and ready for your custom finish. Positioned to capture truly jaw-dropping views, this property already has an impressive head start with extensive infrastructure in place: Productive well (approx. 10 GPM) w/a 2,600-gallon water storage tank; Installed septic system (1,500-gallon tank w/three 50' leach lines); Plumbed RV clean out; 60' long, 5.5' tall keystone retaining wall; Two 40' shipping containers for storage. Additional outbuildings include an Outdoor shower structure w/claw foot tub ready for plumbing; a 24' x 12' shed with shingle roof and a 16' x 8' shed. A Yurt sits on an over built expansive 24' x 24' custom cedar deck, milled from trees harvested directly on the property, complete with engineered plans requiring 4x4 posts/1' deep and no rebar. Seller used 6x6 posts/3' deep w/rebar. The land itself is equally impressive, featuring a fully fenced upper portion for added privacy and protection, along with a beautifully established 30' x 70' garden area. Enjoy a variety of maturing fruit trees and plantings including plum, persimmon, Gravenstein and Fuji apples, shensheki Asian pear, Bing cherry, peaches, plus seasonal blooms and perennials such as lupine, poppies, sunflowers, asparagus, and comfrey. The adjoining 10.2-acre parcel is included, bringing the total to approximately 19 acres. This additional acreage offers striking rock outcroppings and endless potential for a future ADU, guest cabin, or private retreat space. Designed with an off-grid lifestyle in mind, there is a prepared rough graded pad for solar installation. Just minutes to I-80, yet worlds away in feel, you'll enjoy easy access to endless outdoor recreation including the American River Canyon, Euchre Bar Trail, Green Valley Trail, Lovers Leap, and Rollins Lake for fishing, boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Conveniently situated approx. 45 to Reno; 1.5 to Sac Airport. Are you ready for this adventure?
Vacant landProperty Type
19 acresLot Size
$15,737Price/Acres
Listed by Tami Hampshire•DRE #01745276• Foothill Properties
Non-conforming additional living space (see remarks)
Additional living unit on site
Exterior features
Partial wood fencing
Building pad
Irregular and regular shaped parcels
Residence, shed(s), and other miscellaneous outbuildings on the property
Mountain/remote driving directions: I-80 E to exit 146 (Alta Exit), right to stop sign then immediate left on Casa Loma, right on Moody Ridge (follow directionals)
Home design
Land property classified as residential acreage
Construction
No year-built or specific construction materials provided
Utilities
Propane available
Electricity within 500 ft
Septic tank on site (septic at site)
Domestic well with pump and storage tank
No irrigation system
HOA & community
No association
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
The purpose of the Residential-Forest district is to provide opportunities for rural residential living in the forested, mountainous or foothill areas of Placer County.
May 30, 2014 • Final
Residential: full review - additions, adu, accessory structures, pools, remodel, demo, generators, and other
Perform work on a single-family home to address code enforcement violations. Work includes a living area, a porch, and the installation of a direct vent instantaneous water heater.
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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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
2 days above 93° expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
20 unhealthy days expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dutch Flat, CA • 95701
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Sun exposure
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Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1050 Moody Ridge Rd
$286,955
$12K under list price of $299K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $325K to $385K.