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Off Market Dec 2017 for $300K

$796,131

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8438 River Rd, Truckee, CA 96145

About this home

Wonderful & rare, here is 3.0 acres of land and ~250' of direct access to the beautiful Truckee River - 2 parcels bordering USFS land! The 1 acre lot offers a garage/living type structure adjacent to the River; the 2nd structure is up the hill and nestled on the 2 acre parcel. The perfect project for the creative and mountain enthusiast, here is your opportunity to create your future vision & get away! Close to Truckee and Squaw Valley (Bridge 11), this convenient location offers many options! Unique!

Single-familyProperty Type

1991Year Built

3 acresLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by Alison Elder •DRE #DRE #01399851 • Engel & Volkers Truckee 1

Bought with Alison Elder •DRE #DRE #01399851 • Engel & Volkers Truckee 1

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•Source:TSMLS #20172980

Redfin Estimate

$796,131

$496K since sold in December 2017$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 24.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$1,125,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,498 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$790,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,312 sq ft
10414 Martis Valley Rd, Truckee, CA 96161-0000
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$925,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,345 sq ft
10666 Torrey Pine Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$650,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,248 sq ft
11420 Dolomite Way #1, Truckee, CA 96161
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,550,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,140 sq ft
11310 Thelin Dr, Truckee, CA 96161
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$1,250,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,471 sq ft
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$552,348

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Market trends in 96161, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$24K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

182

36 MoM

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Sale history for 8438 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,783 (+1.8%)

$174,084 + $174,084

$348,168

2024

$3,715

$170,671 + $170,671

$341,342

2023

$3,717 (+1.5%)

$167,325 + $167,325

$334,650

2022

$3,661 (+4.4%)

$164,045 + $164,045

$328,090

2021

$3,508 (−1.3%)

$160,829 + $160,829

$321,658

2020

$3,553 (−0.7%)

$157,676 + $157,676

$315,352

2019

$3,578 (+3.8%)

$156,060 + $156,060

$312,120

2018

$3,447 (+95.6%)

$153,000 + $153,000

$306,000

2017

$1,762 (+0.5%)

$14,816 + $130,679

$145,495

2016

$1,754 (+2.3%)

$14,816 + $130,679

$145,495

2015

$1,715 (+4.1%)

$14,526 + $128,117

$142,643

2014

$1,648 (−0.3%)

$14,028 + $123,722

$137,750

2013

$1,653 (+1.8%)

$14,028 + $123,722

$137,750

2012

$1,623 (+5.6%)

$13,965 + $123,163

$137,128

2011

$1,537 (+0.7%)

$13,692 + $120,749

$134,441

2010

$1,526 (+1.1%)

$13,424 + $118,382

$131,806

2009

$1,510 (+2.1%)

$13,324 + $117,498

$130,822

2008

$1,480

$13,356 + $117,778

$131,134

Tax history for 8438 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,783 (+1.8%)

$174,084 + $174,084

$348,168

2024

$3,715

$170,671 + $170,671

$341,342

2023

$3,717 (+1.5%)

$167,325 + $167,325

$334,650

2022

$3,661 (+4.4%)

$164,045 + $164,045

$328,090

2021

$3,508 (−1.3%)

$160,829 + $160,829

$321,658

2020

$3,553 (−0.7%)

$157,676 + $157,676

$315,352

2019

$3,578 (+3.8%)

$156,060 + $156,060

$312,120

2018

$3,447 (+95.6%)

$153,000 + $153,000

$306,000

2017

$1,762 (+0.5%)

$14,816 + $130,679

$145,495

2016

$1,754 (+2.3%)

$14,816 + $130,679

$145,495

2015

$1,715 (+4.1%)

$14,526 + $128,117

$142,643

2014

$1,648 (−0.3%)

$14,028 + $123,722

$137,750

2013

$1,653 (+1.8%)

$14,028 + $123,722

$137,750

2012

$1,623 (+5.6%)

$13,965 + $123,163

$137,128

2011

$1,537 (+0.7%)

$13,692 + $120,749

$134,441

2010

$1,526 (+1.1%)

$13,424 + $118,382

$131,806

2009

$1,510 (+2.1%)

$13,324 + $117,498

$130,822

2008

$1,480

$13,356 + $117,778

$131,134

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

448

Year built

1991

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Placer County

APN

080182012000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.

Nov 7, 2022 • Final

Residential: limited review - electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roof solar, etc

Remove and replace windows and reside the exterior with weathering steel and cedar shingles. Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as required.

Electrical

Remodel

Solar

Nov 7, 2022 • Final

Residential: limited review - electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roof solar, etc

Upgrade the electrical service panel from 100 amps to 200 amps.

Electrical

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

Parking

Parking Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Two, Attached, Oversized

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage: Yes
Has Garage: Yes

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Woodstove: Freestanding

Flooring Information
Flooring: Mixed

Exterior

Style
Architectural Style: Other

Exterior Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Roof: Metal

Land Information
Topography: Level,Upslope,Varies

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: No Roads Paved

Property Information
Levels: Two
Property Condition: Fixer

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

View
View: Trees/Woods, Water

Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: River/Creek

Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Truckee River

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Propane
Water Source: Well

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Gated: No

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 448
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: Placer County
APN: 080182012000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Truckee Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi

6/10

Alder Creek Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi

9/10

Tahoe Truckee High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

11 days above 82° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

16 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Truckee, CA • 96145

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In this area, properties receive around 12.1 hours in June and 5.6 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$757,000 – $916,000

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Home values near 8438 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8460 River Road, Truckee, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 996 Sq. Ft.	$935,324
8440 River Road, Truckee, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4842 Sq. Ft.	$3,339,347

Address	Redfin Estimate
8585 River Road, Truckee, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,703,617
8390 River Road, Truckee, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2330 Sq. Ft.	$1,489,154

Address	Redfin Estimate
8470 River Road, Truckee, CA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1917 Sq. Ft.	$1,329,195
8570 River Road, Truckee, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2501 Sq. Ft.	$957,975

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