For the adventurer and mountain recreation enthusiast. This recently remodeled, updated and painted cabin sits on 5 acres with an additional stand alone 5 acre parcel included in sales price. Located only 3.9 miles off I-80 next to Donner State Memorial Park it feels worlds away from civilization. Cross the river to Coldstream Valley. Self contained, off the grid with propane: stove, fridge & well. Get a way from it all! Enjoy hiking, biking, snow mobiling, Coldstream & nearby Donner Lake.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
10 acresLot Size
$1,090Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cathy Sarmento•DRE #01094982• Granite RE Commercial
Bought with Cathy Sarmento•DRE #01094982• Granite RE Commercial
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
576
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Placer County
APN
069190036000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
RF
Residential-Forest District
The purpose of the Residential-Forest district is to provide opportunities for rural residential living in the forested, mountainous or foothill areas of Placer County.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Features: Guest Parking Available, No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 1
Master Bedroom Features: Ground Floor
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Appliances: Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl
Laundry Features: Inside Area
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Type: Baths Other, Great Room, Master Bedroom
Kitchen Features: Laminate Counter
Dining Room Features: Space in Kitchen
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Ranchette/Country
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Year Built: 1,996
Lot Information
Lot Features: See Remarks, Lake/River Access
Lot Size Square Feet: 435,600
Lot Size Acres: 10
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Propane Tank Owned, See Remarks
Sewer: Septic System
Water Source: Well
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Placer
Elementary School District: Tahoe-Truckee
Middle Or Junior School District: Tahoe-Truckee
High School District: Tahoe-Truckee
Location Information
Postal Code Plus 4: 0527
Postal Code: 96161
County Or Parish: Placer
CrossStreet: Donner Pass Rd
Directions: Getting there is half the adventure, 4x4/high clearance vehicle required. If Gate is locked, access through Donner Park. Call listing agent for Map. Exit Donner Pass Rd. go straight on Coldstream
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 8770
Unparsed Address: 8770 Cold Stream Rd, Truckee, CA 96161-0527
Street Address Filtered: 8770 Cold Stream Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 576
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: —
County: Placer County
APN: 069190036000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Cathy Sarmento
Around this home
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Transit
Truckee Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
6/10
Alder Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
9/10
Tahoe Truckee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 81° expected this year, 24 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, 19 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 12.1 hours in
June and 5.6 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$597,000 – $722,000
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