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Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$310Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Rose Lucas•DRE #01235628• eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
Unparsed Address: 6780 Ridgeway Dr, Pollock Pines, CA 95726-9502
Street Address Filtered: 6780 Ridgeway Dr
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 999
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 999
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: El Dorado County
APN: 009203005000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Sale and tax history for 6780 Ridgeway Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Nov 23, 2022
Sold
$302,500
$303/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 22, 2019
Sold
$225,000
$225/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 30, 2004
Sold
$215,000
$215/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 17, 2003
Sold
$190,000
$190/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 1978
Sold
$17,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,489 (+4.6%)
$57,304 + $263,709
$321,013
2024
$3,337 (+1.9%)
$56,181 + $258,539
$314,720
2023
$3,274 (+26.4%)
$55,080 + $253,470
$308,550
2022
$2,589 (+1.1%)
$57,814 + $178,699
$236,513
2021
$2,562 (+1.4%)
$57,814 + $178,699
$236,513
2020
$2,526 (+211.0%)
$56,681 + $175,196
$231,877
2019
$812 (+3.1%)
$56,100 + $173,400
$229,500
2018
$788 (+2.8%)
$28,707 + $39,043
$67,750
2017
$767
$27,594 + $37,528
$65,122
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
1957
Finished Sq. Ft.
999
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
999
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
El Dorado County
APN
009203005000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R1
Single-Unit Residential Zone
The Single-unit Residential Zone is used to promote and regulate the development of higher density, single-unit dwellings, and accessory structures and uses. Minimum lot size designations of R1 and R20K are applied to this zone based on surrounding use compatibility, and physical and infrastructural constraints. Said designations represent the minimum lot size of 6,000 and 20,000 sq ft, respectively. This zone is applicable to lands designated as High Density Residential HDR in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Jun 10, 2011 • Final
Residential electrical
Restore power to an existing electrical service.
Electrical
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
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 97° expected this year, 11 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, 24 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Pollock Pines, CA • 95726
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Pollock Pines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 6780 Ridgeway Dr
$309,256
$744 under list price of $310K
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