Set high in California's Sierra Nevada, 7232 Palisade Road offers an opportunity to build your own mountain retreat in the coveted Serene Lakes community on historic Donner Summit. This conveniently located lot has already been cleared and graded with an existing driveway and level building pad. Surrounded by towering conifers, alpine lakes and some of Northern California's finest year-round recreation, this homesite is ideally positioned for those looking to make the mountains part of their everyday life. Serene Lakes is built around beautiful Lake Serena and Lake Dulzura, two adjoining alpine lakes that define the character of this special mountain community. Summer brings long days on the waterkayaking, canoeing, sailing and swimmingalong with hiking, mountain biking, fishing and endless opportunities to explore the surrounding Sierra backcountry. Winter is where Donner Summit truly comes alive. Deep Sierra snowfall transforms the region into a world-class winter playground. Sugar Bowl Resort, Royal Gorge Cross Country and Soda Springs Mountain Resort are all nearby, providing exceptional access to downhill skiing, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and winter adventure. The property provides a blank canvas to create a custom mountain cabin, contemporary alpine home or family retreat designed around the four-season Sierra lifestyle. Spend summer mornings on the lake, fall afternoons exploring mountain trails and winter days chasing fresh powder before returning home to your own place in the mountains. Convenient access to Interstate 80 connects Serene Lakes with Truckee, Lake Tahoe, Reno, Sacramento and the greater Bay Area, while the community retains the quiet character and natural setting that have made Donner Summit a destination for generations. Whether envisioned as a weekend escape, recreational base camp or legacy mountain property, 7232 Palisade Road offers the chance to own a piece of the High Sierra and build a retreat uniquely your own.
Vacant landProperty Type
9,962 sq ftLot Size
$21Price/Sq.Ft.
$6/moHOA Dues
Listed by Rich Johnson•DRE #01427557• Hayden Outdoors Real Estate Corp
Serene Lakes, located between Donner Pass Road and the Tahoe National Forest, is a mountain and lakefront Soda Springs neighborhood with twin alpine lakes and cabin-lined lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Serene Lakes Community Clubhouse, where beach access, docks, and a low-key gathering spot set the tone. A-frame cabins and classic wood-sided retreats sit among pines, with winter streetscapes shaped by deep snowpack. Serene Lakes Beach and the lakeshore paths frame paddle days and quiet shoreline walks. Royal Gorge Cross Country and Soda Springs Ski Resort add a ski-centric rhythm nearby. Donner Summit’s granite ridgelines and trailheads keep the landscape front and center.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
No additional living unit
Exterior features
Building pad
Regular-shaped lot
Directions: From I-80, Soda Springs/Norden exit; right on Donner Pass Rd, right on Soda Springs Rd, right on Pahatsi Rd, left on Palisade Rd; property on left
Home design
Land
Residential lot
Address: 7232 Palisade Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728
Construction
Lot dimensions approximately 80 x 100
Utilities
Cable available
Phone available
Public water
Public sewer
Electric available
Irrigation from public district
HOA & community
Homeowners association exists; annual fee approximately $70 (association not mandatory)
Association fee covers other items
Electricity and solar
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