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About this home
Set beneath a canopy of towering trees and surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Sierra foothills, this extraordinary Placerville estate offers a rare blend of serenity, space, and possibility. Spanning approximately 10 acres of usable land, this 3-4 bedroom, 3-bathroom residence, built in 1986, encompasses ~3,319 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, creating a private retreat that feels worlds away, yet remains just minutes from Highway 50 and historic downtown Placerville. From the moment you enter, you're welcomed by soaring cathedral ceilings adorned with rich knotty pine accents, creating a warm yet dramatic architectural statement. Expansive windows frame the surrounding landscape, flooding the home with natural light and bringing the beauty of the outdoors inside. The result is a space that feels both grounded in nature and elevated in design. The home's flexible 3-4 bedroom layout offers versatility for a home office, guest retreat, or additional living quarters, while generous gathering areas provide an effortless flow for both everyday living and entertaining. A standout feature is the approximately 500 sq ft game room or a family room, a true destination space perfect for hosting, recreation, or creating the ultimate media or lounge experience. Designed for those who crave space and lifestyle freedom, this property is perfect for horses, livestock, or goats, with expansive usable acreage ready for pastures, gardens, or your vision of a refined country estate or boutique hobby farm. Step outside and experience the essence of foothill living, wide open skies, fresh air, and room to roam. Whether it's quiet mornings on the deck or evenings under the stars, the setting offers a peaceful escape with endless potential. A detached 2-car garage adds both practicality and flexibility, ideal for storage, a workshop, or hobbies Perfectly positioned, this property delivers privacy without compromise. Located just minutes to Highway 50, commuting is effortless, while historic downtown Placerville is just a short drive away, offering boutique shopping, dining, and year-round events. Nearby Apple Hill, wineries, and outdoor recreation complete the experience. This is more than a home, it's a lifestyle defined by space, warmth, and possibility. A rare opportunity to create something truly special in one of Placerville's most desirable foothill settings. There is even access to Chili Bar Reservoir.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
10 acresLot Size
$173Price/Sq.Ft.
$25/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cristy Eastman•DRE #01485992• Coldwell Banker Realty
The RL, Rural Lands Zone, is intended to identify those lands that are suitable for limited residential development based on topography, access, groundwater or septic capability, and other infrastructural requirements. This zone may be applied where resource-based industries in the vicinity may impact residential uses. Commercial support activities that are compatible with the available infrastructure may be allowed within this zone to serve the surrounding rural and agricultural communities. Although agricultural uses are allowed, these lands generally do not support exclusive agricultural use. This zone is applied to those lands to allow uses which supplement the agricultural use. For special setback purposes, the RL zone is not considered to be an agricultural or timber zone. Minimum lot size designators shall be applied to this zone based on the constraints of the site, surrounding uses, and other appropriate factors.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Dairy
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Processing
Infrastructure
Kennel
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Jun 7, 2013 • Final
Residential
Convert a garage into a family room and add additional living space to the building.
Addition
Aug 1, 2000 • Final
Residential mechanical
Replace the existing electrical heating and air conditioning system with a new gas system. Install a new gas line.
Gas
HVAC
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
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 99° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
19 unhealthy days expected this year, 29 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Placerville, CA • 95667
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Placerville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1950 Bear Rock Rd
$578,880
$3,880 over list price of $575K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $630K to $765K.