2159 River Rd is a 845 square foot house on a 0.41 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 03, 2004 for $555,000. Based on Redfin's Tahoe City data, we estimate the home's value is $888,171.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$1,051Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$888,171
$333K since sold in August 2004$28K since October
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Sale history for 2159 River Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Aug 3, 2004
Sold
$555,000
$657/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 21, 2002
Sold
$450,000
$533/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 19, 1998
Sold
$165,000
$195/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 7, 1979
Sold
$75,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,363 (+67.5%)
$533,165 + $255,913
$789,078
2025
$5,588 (+6.2%)
$533,165 + $255,913
$789,078
2024
$5,262
$286,500 + $137,500
$424,000
2023
$5,261 (+1.6%)
$273,000 + $131,000
$404,000
2022
$5,180 (+14.6%)
$273,000 + $131,000
$404,000
2021
$4,519 (+3.4%)
$273,000 + $131,000
$404,000
2020
$4,373 (−2.4%)
$237,200 + $113,800
$351,000
2019
$4,481 (+10.6%)
$225,700 + $108,300
$334,000
2018
$4,052 (+0.1%)
$225,700 + $108,300
$334,000
2017
$4,046 (+1.6%)
$220,900 + $106,100
$327,000
2016
$3,980 (−47.2%)
$220,900 + $106,100
$327,000
2015
$7,544 (+34.3%)
$215,500 + $103,500
$319,000
2014
$5,619 (−0.4%)
$300,000 + $175,000
$475,000
2013
$5,641 (−21.7%)
$300,000 + $175,000
$475,000
2012
$7,203 (+4.1%)
$300,000 + $175,000
$475,000
2011
$6,919
$416,157 + $199,754
$615,911
2010
$6,915 (+1.2%)
$407,998 + $195,838
$603,836
2009
$6,830 (+2.2%)
$404,949 + $194,375
$599,324
2008
$6,684
$405,912 + $194,837
$600,749
Tax history for 2159 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,363 (+67.5%)
$533,165 + $255,913
$789,078
2025
$5,588 (+6.2%)
$533,165 + $255,913
$789,078
2024
$5,262
$286,500 + $137,500
$424,000
2023
$5,261 (+1.6%)
$273,000 + $131,000
$404,000
2022
$5,180 (+14.6%)
$273,000 + $131,000
$404,000
2021
$4,519 (+3.4%)
$273,000 + $131,000
$404,000
2020
$4,373 (−2.4%)
$237,200 + $113,800
$351,000
2019
$4,481 (+10.6%)
$225,700 + $108,300
$334,000
2018
$4,052 (+0.1%)
$225,700 + $108,300
$334,000
2017
$4,046 (+1.6%)
$220,900 + $106,100
$327,000
2016
$3,980 (−47.2%)
$220,900 + $106,100
$327,000
2015
$7,544 (+34.3%)
$215,500 + $103,500
$319,000
2014
$5,619 (−0.4%)
$300,000 + $175,000
$475,000
2013
$5,641 (−21.7%)
$300,000 + $175,000
$475,000
2012
$7,203 (+4.1%)
$300,000 + $175,000
$475,000
2011
$6,919
$416,157 + $199,754
$615,911
2010
$6,915 (+1.2%)
$407,998 + $195,838
$603,836
2009
$6,830 (+2.2%)
$404,949 + $194,375
$599,324
2008
$6,684
$405,912 + $194,837
$600,749
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
W
Water Influence District
The purpose of the water influence W district is to identify areas suitable for the development and operation of water-oriented, public and private recreational and commercial uses and facilities, fish and wildlife habitat, and open space.
Relocate the gas meter from the side of the residence to the gabled end of the building.
Gas
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.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Construction Type: Wood Frame/Concrete Block
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 845
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: FR SEC 34 16 16
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,816
Acres: 0.409
Zoning Code: W
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 845
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Placer County
APN: 095050010000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Tahoe Lake Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
9/10
North Tahoe School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
7/10
North Tahoe High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
9/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 82° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$844,000 – $1.02M
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