Private luxury estate site with commanding views. Nestled between Lincoln and Auburn off Highway 193, this once-in-a-lifetime 28.5 acre property lies in the storied Gold Hill area of Newcastle. Minutes to I-80, Galleria, Bass Pro, prime dining & shopping, top schools, and premier medical care. East of local golf courses and the Bickford Ranch development, it offers the perfect blend of privacy, prestige, and proximity. At the end of a hidden valley overlooking a carpet of trees onto the Central Valley, the land unfolds like a natural ampitheater. A softly-rounded, sombrero-shaped hilltop forms the ideal unobstructed building seat - nearly level, not steep - framed by treetops just below in the immediate distance yet open to breathtaking 180-360 Deg views of rolling countryside, and spectacular sunsets! Surrounding the hill, gentle lower meadows and flats invite vineyards, pastures, orchards, or equestrian use, with excellent access throughout. The NID canal defines part of the boundary, providing potential irrigation. Zoned RA, the land is splittable (buyer to verify) presenting rare flexibility for a luxury country estate, family compound, ranch/farm, vineyard, or thoughtful development of future homesites. The true Gold Hill of the area.
Vacant landProperty Type
28.5 acresLot Size
$62,982Price/Acres
Listed by Bruce Renfrew•DRE #01995642• California Outdoor Properties, Inc.
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About Washington
Trail
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
Interior features
No additional living unit
Exterior features
Allows horses with pasture available
Secluded setting
Adjoins or includes greenbelt
Seasonal stream on the property
Home design
Land — residential acreage
Construction
No structure information (vacant land)
Utilities
Domestic well (capped)
Septic required
No municipal utilities listed
No irrigation source
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Other
Parcel is approximately 28.5 acres
Electricity and solar
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