Includes adjoining 2.1-acre parcel. Tucked into the highly sought-after Swansboro community, this beautifully maintained property offers a rare blend of privacy, space, and lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to multiple lakes, parks, and even a private airport just moments away. Set on a total of 4.19 acres including the adjoining 2.1-acre parcel (APN# 085-113-006-000) this property provides the space and flexibility so many buyers are looking for. The home welcomes you with inviting curb appeal, pine flooring throughout, and a warm, comfortable feel that carries from room to room. A whole-house fan adds to the home's efficiency and everyday comfort. Inside laundry off the kitchen. The backyard is designed for enjoyment, featuring a sparkling pool and peaceful natural surroundings, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A standout feature is the detached 1-bed, 1-bath living space above the garage, complete with its own living area, kitchen, and dining space, ideal for multi-generational living, guests, rental income, or a private retreat. Pride of ownership is evident throughout with thoughtful upkeep and key improvements, including a roof installed in 2014, a 22KW built-in generator added in 2020, updated HVAC ducting, and a newer water heater. The property is serviced by two propane tanks, one owned and one leased, adding flexibility and convenience. Located in a Firewise community and just approximately half a mile from the local fire station, this home offers an added layer of peace of mind while still enjoying the beauty of its natural setting. An exceptional opportunity to own a versatile property in one of the area's most desirable communities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
2.09 acresLot Size
$240Price/Sq.Ft.
$46/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Wendi Cunningham•DRE #01983902• Realty ONE Group Complete
Swans Country, located between U.S. Route 50 and the El Dorado Trail, is a rural and residential Placerville neighborhood with pine-studded hillsides and winding, two-lane roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Missouri Flat Road corridor near the U.S. 50 ramps, where farm-supply storefronts, local diners, and practical errand stops set a working foothill tempo. Housing leans toward ranch-style homes, small-lot cabins, and larger parcels tucked behind oaks and manzanita. Apple Hill’s orchards and bake shops shape seasonal rhythms just up the road. Downtown Placerville’s Gold Rush-era streets add galleries, tasting rooms, and live-music nights without changing the area’s quiet edge.
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Market insights
6821 Mosquito Rd · $699,000
DAYS ON MARKET
88 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$699,000
Median sale price in this area is $713,977. (2% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Two fireplaces (wood burning with gas starter; family room and other)
Front porch
Pets allowed
Whole house fan
Ceiling fans throughout
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms total
Primary bedroom located on the ground floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 partial bathroom
Jack and Jill bath
Tub with shower over
Primary bath with shower stall(s), tile, walk-in closet and window
Kitchen
Ceramic countertops
Free standing gas range
Free standing refrigerator
Dishwasher
Disposal
Breakfast nook
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located inside
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Wood stove
Central cooling
Ceiling fans
Whole house fan
Exterior features
Built-in gunite pool on the lot with fencing
Yard/lot landscaping described as 'Other'
Does not allow horses
Gravel driveway and sidewalks
Home design
Single family residential custom home
2 stories
Has an accessory dwelling unit / 2nd unit
Shingled composition roof
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Gravel driveway
Construction
Built in 1987
Composition roof
Utilities
Well water (shares domestic well)
Septic system (septic connected)
Propane tank (owned and leased)
220 volt electric service and generator
HOA & community
Mandatory association with an annual fee of $550
Association reports no additional amenities
Other
Private entry for 2nd unit
Electricity and solar
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The R2A, Two-acre Residential Zone, is utilized to create a more dispersed suburban residential character to an area by providing for and regulating medium density residential development at the mid-range of 1 du per 2 ac. Accessory structures and uses and low-intensity commercial agricultural pursuits (crop lands, orchards, raising and grazing of domestic farm animals) are considered compatible with this zone. This zone is applicable to lands designated as Medium Density Residential (MDR) in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Dec 3, 2019 • Final
Residential electrical
Install a liquid propane generator with a new line and an automatic transfer switch.
Electrical
Generator
Jun 9, 2015 • Final
Residential mechanical
Replace the heating and air conditioning system and install new ducting.
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
6/10 Fire Factor
9% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
21 unhealthy days expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Placerville, CA • 95667
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 6821 Mosquito Rd
$684,514
$14K under list price of $699K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $417K to $739K.