If you've dreamed of owning a private mountain retreat, this extraordinary 80-acre compound offers endless opportunities for adventure, relaxation, and connection to nature, less than 20 minutes from historic downtown Truckee. The property includes two separate homes with approximately 3,760 square feet of combined living space, offering flexibility for extended family, guests, caretakers, or rental opportunities. The original log cabin built in 1989 features soaring log ceilings, exposed log walls, cork floors, expansive windows, three bedrooms, a spacious game room, a large sauna and a 3 car garage. A few hundred feet away is a smaller cabin which was built in 2012. This single-level home has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. When this home was built, the designer took great care making sure to take full advantage of the views from the main rooms - from the kitchen, living room, bedroom and even while sitting for a soak in the bathtub. Every window frames only nature, with no visible man-made structures to interrupt the landscape. In front of this cabin there’s a flat knoll with a fire pit built on it that will draw you out of the house to sit for hours around the campfire with friends listening to Juniper Creek and just enjoying the view. Juniper Creek runs right through the property so you can spend the day hiking or in winter, backcountry skiing down to the creek and up the other side without leaving your own land. Hop on your bike to connect directly onto endless miles of trails. Or make a day of it and hike into the Mt Rose Wilderness area right from your door. For the history buffs, there’s a partially standing historic Basque sheepherder's corral that reflects the area's rich history. The part of the property where the houses are has gently sloping terrain allowing enough room to develop even more land to perhaps build a horse facility or large barn. Across the Juniper Creek there’s a steeper section of land where you could build your own trails or ski slope in the winter. This property is located in a private gated community just 20 minutes from downtown Truckee. First time on the market in 25 years. The property combines exceptional privacy with convenient access to world-class skiing, mountain biking, dining, shopping, and the Truckee-Tahoe lifestyle. Come experience your own private slice of Tahoe paradise.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
80.36 acresLot Size
$665Price/Sq.Ft.
$192/moHOA Dues
3 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Hinkel•DRE #DRE #01876474• Sierra Sotheby's Int - Rock
Lake Tahoe, located between Donner Lake and the Nevada state line, is a lakeside and mountain Truckee neighborhood with granite shorelines and pine-scented trails. The character concentrates around the Northstar Drive and CA-267 junction, where ski-day traffic, gear shops, and après patios set a brisk, outdoors-first tempo. Architectural cues lean to timber-and-stone cabins and contemporary mountain homes with deep eaves and big window walls. Northstar California Resort anchors the calendar with lifts, a village plaza, and seasonal events. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and Alibi Ale Works at Truckee Public House act as social landmarks for dining and local pours. Between beaches, trailheads, and winter access, daily life tracks the weather and the water.
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Offer insights
18948 La Mirada Rd · $2,500,000
$2.48M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.48M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
73 days
The average home goes pending in 39 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
High ceilings
Sauna
Loft
Family room
Great room
Mud room
Air lock entry
Detached ADU
Few steps (limited accessibility)
Bathrooms
Five full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Microwave
Disposal
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Wood
Tile
Mixed flooring
Heating & cooling
Propane heating
Electric heating
CFAH (central forced air heating)
Wood stove
Exterior features
Multiple decks (three or more)
Street access
Zoned for horses
Ski-in / ski-out access
Peek and panoramic views
Views of trees/woods and mountains
Varied topography
Private road frontage
Home design
Log cabin architectural style
Three levels
Single-family residence
Parking
Attached oversized garage
Three covered spaces
Three garage spaces
Security
Gated subdivision
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Metal roof
Built with log-cabin style elements
Utilities
Septic tank sewer
Well water
Propane service
HOA & community
Annual association fee
Gated access to the subdivision
Electricity and solar
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The FR District provides areas for the protection, production and management of timber, timber support uses, including but not limited to equipment storage and temporary offices low intensity recreational uses, and open space.
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Subdivision Limitation Combining District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Rehabilitation center
Housing-Single unit
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
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 81° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Truckee, CA • 96161-0336
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Sun exposure
67/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 18948 La Mirada Rd
$2,372,772
$127K under list price of $2.50M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.6M to $2.6M.