Cuesta Heights is the first approved shovel-ready development within Sonora city limits in over 15 years. Building approval is secured for 7 years through a development agreement with the City of Sonora, giving the developer flexibility to phase delivery or time the market for optimal releases. An excellent buy-and-hold or develop-today opportunity. The project has 46 single-family residential paper lots on approx. 20± acres fronting Shaws Flat Rd. Tuolumne Utilities District (TUD) has agreed to provide water and sewer services. The project is divisible into 3 city-approved phases or can be developed as one unified project. Terrain is mostly gently sloping with some areas of moderate steepness. Approximately 75% of homes are planned for raised foundations, allowing for daylight basements or entertainment areas that capitalize on views of Sonora and the surrounding landscape. It is conveniently located near schools, shopping, downtown amenities, and abundant recreation. Buyer to verify all information, approvals, and utility agreements with the City of Sonora and TUD.
Vacant landProperty Type
22 acresLot Size
$58,864Price/Acres
Listed by Danielle Davenport•DRE #00954910• KW Bay Area Estates
Property currently zoned/reserved for residential use
Approved building plan in place
Map recorded
Corners of the lot are marked
Gently sloped terrain
City and hills views
Home design
Located on Shaws Flat Road in Tuolumne County
Sale and tax history for 1375 Shaws Flat Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82062489
Sep 24, 2026
Listed
$1,295,000
Sep 24, 2026
Listed
$1,295,000
Cuesta Heights is the first approved shovel-ready development within Sonora city limits in over 15 years. Building approval is secured for 7 years through a development agreement with the City of Sonora, giving the developer flexibility to phase delivery or time the market for optimal releases. An excellent buy-and-hold or develop-today opportunity. The project has 46 single-family residential paper lots on approx. 20 acres fronting Shaws Flat Rd. Tuolumne Utilities District (TUD) has agreed to provide water and sewer services. The project is divisible into 3 city-approved phases or can be developed as one unified project. Terrain is mostly gently sloping with some areas of moderate steepness. Approximately 75% of homes are planned for raised foundations, allowing for daylight basements or entertainment areas that capitalize on views of Sonora and the surrounding landscape. It is conveniently located near schools, shopping, downtown amenities, and abundant recreation. Buyer to verify all information, approvals, and utility agreements with the City of Sonora and TUD.
MLSListings #ML82006977
Aug 16, 2025
Listing Removed
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May 15, 2025
Listed
$1,295,000
MLSListings #ML81971612
Mar 1, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jan 28, 2025
Price Changed
$1,625,000
Oct 11, 2024
Price Changed
$1,725,000
Jul 1, 2024
Listed
$1,978,000
Public Records
Oct 30, 2020
Sold
$315,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,650 (+1.2%)
$253,937
2024
$2,617 (+1.6%)
$248,958
2023
$2,577 (+1.9%)
$244,077
2022
$2,530 (+2.2%)
$239,292
2021
$2,476 (−32.9%)
$234,600
2020
$3,692 (+3.5%)
$230,000
2019
$3,569 (+1.8%)
$343,791
2018
$3,507 (+7.9%)
$337,050
2017
$3,250
$305,315
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
15.06 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Tuolumne County
APN
035070055000
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential Zone
The R-1 zone is established in order to: Provide for the development of single-family residences in areas feasibly served by utilities, streets, schools, recreation areas, and other necessary facilities; Create conditions conducive to a desirable residential environment, protect it from the encroachment of unrelated uses affecting the development of vacant land and detrimental to existing residences, and limit the continuance of such uses in existence in the area; Insure light, air, privacy and usable open spaces for residential living, and freedom from traffic or fire dangers; Provide for those facilities primarily serving the neighborhood and serving it best by being located within it, providing such facilities are in the appropriate locations, and in harmony with the neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
11% 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
28 unhealthy days expected this year, 33 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.3 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
13.3 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 1375 Shaws Flat Rd
$1,278,109
$17K under list price of $1.30M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $340K to $649K.