Create your mountain basecamp at the gateway to the Sierra on this sunny, nearly one-acre homesite on Donner Summit. With generous frontage on Donner Pass Road, easy year-round access, and multiple level building areas, this property is well suited for your custom mountain retreat. A private well and septic system will be required, with PG & E available at the street. Enjoy the freedom of no HOA's, no STR restrictions, and plenty of room for all your mountain toys, trailers, boats, and recreational vehicles. Conveniently located just off I-80, you'll spend less time driving and more time exploring Sugar Bowl, Boreal Mountain, Woodward Tahoe, Royal Gorge, Donner Lake, the Pacific Crest Trail, scenic rivers, alpine lakes, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and year-round outdoor adventure. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a full-time residence, this exceptional property is your launchpad to the Sierra lifestyle.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.99 acresLot Size
$101,010Price/Acres
Listed by Beth Tanhoff•DRE #DRE #02051671• Engel & Volkers Truckee
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Donner Trail Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Alder Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.8mi
9/10
Tahoe Truckee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Nearly 1-acre parcel (approximately 0.99 acres)
Lot dimensions approx. 110 x 390
Level to gently rolling terrain with some upslope
Wooded setting with trees/woods
Street frontage on a paved road
Home design
Unimproved land (no existing dwelling)
Located in the Donner Summit subdivision
Utilities
Electricity available (above ground)
Septic system required
Well water needed
Sale and tax history for 51357 Donner Pass Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TSMLS #20261338
Jul 1, 2026
Listed
$100,000
Public Records
Mar 21, 2005
Sold
$90,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,114
$73,900
2024
$1,115 (−1.4%)
$73,900
2023
$1,131 (+2.5%)
$73,900
2022
$1,104 (+25.0%)
$73,900
2021
$883 (+3.5%)
$71,100
2020
$853 (−0.6%)
$67,700
2019
$858
$64,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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0.99 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Nevada County
APN
047120035000
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
R1
Single Family District
The R1 District implements the General Plan's Urban Single-Family designation. It is intended to provide for single-family dwellings, duplexes, duets, four-plexes, as well as other dwelling unit types, at densities of up to 4 dwelling units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Rehabilitation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 81° expected this year, 24 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
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Historical weather
Soda Springs, CA • 95728
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 12.3 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 51357 Donner Pass Rd
$90,351
$9,649 under list price of $100K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $68K to $430K.