Semi-private setting on nearly half an acre, nestled among a beautiful country backdrop. This inviting home features dual-pane windows throughout and a desirable layout that's ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious design includes a versatile fifth room that can serve as an additional bedroom, office, or flex space to suit your needs. Enjoy peaceful evenings from the balcony off the master bedroom or relax around the cozy fireplace. The expansive lot offers potential for a pool and outdoor living enhancements. A wonderful family home located in a highly desirable area, known for its quiet surroundings and tranquil nights that the current owners truly appreciate.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$189Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Russell Enyart•DRE #01955187• eXp Realty of California, Inc
Washington Trail, located between Auburn Ravine and the Newcastle foothills, is a residential and semi-rural Newcastle neighborhood with winding lanes and oak-dotted open space. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the small cluster at Taylor Rd and Newcastle Rd, where local storefronts and roadside stops set a low-key, day-to-day rhythm. Housing trends toward ranch-style homes and newer builds on larger lots, with long driveways and a strong sense of separation from traffic. The landscape reads as Sierra foothill—rolling grades, seasonal creeks, and wide skies. Daily errands and casual meetups often orbit nearby Newcastle Produce and Ikeda’s California Country Market. Outdoor time points toward Auburn State Recreation Area and the American River corridor.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
One wood-burning stone fireplace in the living room
Windows and insulation with energy-efficient features
Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector
Double-strapped water heater
Possible guest room and office included among room types
Dining/living combo and dining bar
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms total
Master bedroom with closet, balcony and outside access
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Master bath with window, double sinks and shower stall
Other baths with quartz and tile finishes, tub with shower over, windows and double sinks
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Built-in electric oven
Microwave
Hood over range
Disposal
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Tile and ceramic counters
Laundry & utility
Laundry inside (washer and dryer included) with cabinets
220 volts available in laundry
Flooring
Wood
Tile
Laminate
Simulated wood
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Fireplace heating option
Central cooling
Window and wall units
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Covered deck
Balcony
Storage shed(s) on property
Regular-shaped lot
Home design
Single family residence (residential property)
Faces north
Original condition
Three or more levels
2 stories
Parking
No garage
Gravel, unpaved driveway and sidewalks
Security
Smoke detector
Carbon monoxide detector
Double-strapped water heater
Construction
Composition roof
Utilities
Solar
Septic system (engineered septic, septic connected)
220 volts in kitchen and laundry; 3-phase electric
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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Electrical
Solar
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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
8% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
31 unhealthy days expected this year, 35 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Newcastle, CA • 95658
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in Newcastle. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5560 Virginiatown Rd
$450,604
$23K over list price of $428K
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