Welcome to Ruth Hill Retreat! A RARE home at the edge of Drake's Lake in Squaw Valley, a 30 min easy commute to Fresno/Clovis and 30 min to Kings Canyon National Park. Tucked beyond a secure electric gate on 5 fully fenced acres close to HWY 180 in the foothills of Squaw Valley, this charming 4 bed, 2 bath home is 1 of 7 lake lots & the only one w/ its own private dock. What a wonderful family home for kids to roam, run, play and boat! Enjoy coffee sunrises and family sunset dinners on the private dock. Run your own AirBnb! Ruth Hill Retreat has operated as a successful vacation rental for the past 3 yrs, and also has potential as a Wellness Retreat, Horse or livestock property or Organic farm. Squaw Valley has an AVA (American Viticulture Area) designation. There are several operating family wineries, so bring your farming skills and plant your own vines! There is an adult sized tree house/man-cave/she-shed with slide and swings. The yard has outdoor lighting, a massive, irrigated lawn area, lots of shade trees, a covered patio extending the length of the home, a redwood fenced yard perfect for pets and children, and a seasonal creek running through the property. Ducks, rabbits, quail, coyote, egrets, geese, deer and other critters are commonly sighted. Plumbing and electrical updated in 2005. There is a 31'x22' metal garage/workshop for the mechanic or hobbyist, and a 2500 gallon water storage tank. Endless possibilities await at this beautiful nature retreat at Ruth Hill.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
5.02 acresLot Size
$349Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Merili Loucks•DRE #DRE #01921451• SME Real Estate
Bought with Nader Assemi•DRE #DRE #01962277• SME Real Estate
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5.02 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
1,383
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fresno County
APN
18541029
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
AE5
Exclusive Agricultural District 5 acres
The AE District is intended to be an exclusive district for agriculture and for those uses which are necessary and an integral part of the agricultural operation. This district is intended to protect the general welfare of the agricultural community from encroachments of non-related agricultural uses which by their nature would be injurious to the physical and economic well-being of the agricultural district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Kennel
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Potential RV Parking, Work/Shop Area
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower,Shower
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Heat & Cool
Interior Features
Appliances: F/S Range/Oven, Electric Appliances, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Laundry Features: Inside
Room Information
Basement: None
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Masonry
Exterior
Exterior Features
Levels: One
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Details: Concrete, Wood Sub Floor
Other Structures: Workshop, Shed(s), Other
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Concrete
Has Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Waterfront
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Living Area
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Lot Information
Lot Features: Foothill, Pasture, Horses Allowed, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Auto, Mature Landscape
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Dunlap
Middle Or Junior School: Dunlap
High School: Reedley
High School District: Kings Canyon
Location Information
Directions: From 180, South on George Smith, East on Ruth Hill. At address marker, turn right onto gravel private road. At the fork go through gate on right.
County Or Parish: Fresno
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Propane
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,383
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Fresno County
APN: 18541029
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Dunlap Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 7.0mi
9/10
Reedley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 14.5mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
43% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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
56 unhealthy days expected this year, 60 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.2 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.