PRICE ADJUSTMENT 08/26! Perched above the Truckee River with 200+ feet of private river frontage, this exceptionally maintained mountain home offers a rare riverfront setting between downtown Truckee and Palisades Tahoe. Built in 2011 into the hillside at an elevated vantage point, the home captures sun from all sides, with large windows in the main living space framing the river below. The open living area centers on a gas fireplace with stone surround, hardwood floors, and a kitchen island ideal for entertaining. Hardwood trim, solid hardwood doors, and upgraded hardware carry a level of quality through every room. The wraparound deck faces south and west for all-day sun. Three bedrooms plus a loft that works beautifully as an office or flex space. The generous primary suite features an en suite bath with high end countertop, a river-rock shower, soaking tub, and ample closet and storage space. Additional highlights include a wine cellar, a large two-car garage with pass-through access via dual garage doors, and forced-air heat. Offered primarily furnished. Located across Bridge 11 on a private road — SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please do not cross Bridge 11 without listing agent's permission.
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
2.1 acresLot Size
$693Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christy Morrison•DRE #DRE #01261512• Home and Slate Real Estate
Listed by Kyle Jacobson•DRE #DRE #02254850• Home and Slate Real Estate
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
8520 River Rd · $1,595,000
$1.58M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.58M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
61 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.2%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
High ceilings
Living room fireplace
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Propane heating
Exterior features
Deck
River/creek frontage
Views of trees/woods, mountains, and water
Gently rolling topography
Easement road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Mountain architectural style
Three levels
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Two covered parking spaces
Construction
Wood siding
Metal roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Septic tank sewer
Propane service
Electricity and solar
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Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3,000 sq ft or above 5,000 ft elevation
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage, storage areas, a porch, and a deck. The project includes an unvented attic system and requires a special inspection for compacted fill to ensure compliance.
New construction
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
10 days above 82° expected this year, 27 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 • 96161-0000
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Sun exposure
54/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8520 River Rd
$1,577,717
$17K under list price of $1.60M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $2.0M.