AUCTION Escape to over 2 private acres in the heart of Pollock Pines with this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering an incredible opportunity to build equity through your own vision. Built in 1977 and offering over 1,500 square feet of living space, this property is being offered as a value-add opportunity for a buyer ready to roll up their sleeves and make it their own. From the property, enjoy sweeping views through the tree line out toward the canyon the kind of natural backdrop that's nearly impossible to find and impossible to put a price on. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day, this setting offers a true connection to the surrounding Sierra foothills. The main level features a great room layout with the kitchen, a bedroom, and a bath, along with the master bedroom and master bath, offering the convenience of single-level living for your primary spaces. The lower level adds two additional bedrooms, providing flexible space for family, guests, a home office, or hobby room. This home does require updating and offers a blank canvas for buyers who want to select their own finishes and put their personal stamp on every room. This is where real equity is built by putting in the work and creating a home tailored exactly to your taste, rather than paying a premium for someone else's choices. Please note: the decks have not been maintained and are currently unsafe to walk on. Buyers and agents should exercise caution and avoid deck access during showings. Extensive work will be needed to repair or replace the decking before it can be used safely. Access to the property is convenient, with a paved driveway leading all the way to the front door, making day-to-day living and move-in easier despite the home's need for updating. With over 2 acres to spread out on, this Pollock Pines property offers privacy, space, and a tree lined-view setting that's hard to replicate. For the right buyer someone looking for sweat equity and a chance to customize a home from the studs out 5301 Shooting Star Rd is a rare find in today's market. Don't miss this opportunity to create significant value in a beautiful mountain setting. Schedule your showing today and see the potential for yourself just remember, deck areas are off-limits.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
2.1 acresLot Size
$171Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Paul Boudier•DRE #01179722• Keller Williams Realty
Sierra Springs, located between Sly Park Road and Pony Express Trail, is a wooded and residential Pollock Pines neighborhood with cabin-style streetscapes and a mountain-lake backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Sly Park Road corridor near the Pollock Pines Post Office, where small-market stops, local diners, and trailhead traffic set a practical, outdoors-first rhythm. Architecture leans to A-frames, ranch homes, and contemporary rebuilds tucked among tall pines and granite outcrops. Daily life orbits Sly Park Lake and the surrounding forest, with seasonal color and cool evenings shaping the pace. A short drive links to the town’s low-key commercial strip for essentials and coffee. The setting reads as Sierra foothills: quiet roads, big trees, and weekend gear on porches.
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Market insights
5301 Shooting Star Rd · $259,900
DAYS ON MARKET
30 days
The average home goes pending in 43 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$259,900
Median list price in this area is $719,000. (177% 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
Interior features
Free standing gas range
Dishwasher
Ceiling fans
Pellet stove
One fireplace (family room)
Tile and other flooring
Laminate countertops
Dining and family room combo
Great room living area
6 total rooms
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Master bedroom with closet
Bedrooms located on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
4 partial bathrooms
Master bathroom with tub and shower over
Tile bathroom surfaces
Kitchen
Free standing gas range
Dishwasher
Laminate counters
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in the kitchen
Flooring
Tile
Other flooring types
Heating & cooling
Pellet stove heating
Ceiling fans for cooling
Exterior features
Private lot
Wire fencing
Shed(s) on the property
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Two-story home
Built in 1977
Property listed as fixer
Parking
No garage
Paved driveway
1 garage space (recorded)
Construction
Composition roof
Utilities
Propane with leased propane tank
220 volt electric service
Septic system
Water from other (non-standard) source
Irrigation from other source
HOA & community
No homeowners association
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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° 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
26 unhealthy days expected this year, 31 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pollock Pines, CA • 95726
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5301 Shooting Star Rd
$257,735
$2,165 under list price of $260K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $253K to $443K.