OFF MARKET

Off market jan 2021 for $2.4M

$3,485,909

•

4,307

sq ft

8989 River Rd, Truckee, CA 96161

About this home

Just featured in DWELL magazine and Business Insider online! A Touch of Bavaria in Tahoe -Known as the bright, white snow castle overlooking the Truckee River, the Snow Haus has intrigued Lake Tahoe locals and visitors for over a decade. Extensive renovations have recently been completed. The home sits on just over an acre and features seven bedrooms, six and a half newly renovated bathrooms, a custom kitchen, children’s bunk room, built-in closets, ample storage space and a massive oversized garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

2009Year Built

$809Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Morgahn Grey •DRE #01895556 • Tahoe Signature Realty Inc.

Bought with Jamison Blair •DRE #DRE #01246366 • Compass

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•Source:TSMLS #20202644

Redfin Estimate

$3,485,909

$1.1M since sold in January 2021$389K since October

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This home's estimate is 47.6% lower than the average sale price ($6.65M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$6,300,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths3,246 sq ft
10445 Thunderbird Ct, Truckee, CA 96161
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$7,318,050
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,269 sq ft
8071 Villandry Dr, Truckee, CA 96161
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$6,000,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths5,016 sq ft
9304 Nine Bark Rd, Truckee, CA 96161-5220
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$5,900,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths3,247 sq ft
8510 Buena Vista Ct, Truckee, CA 96161
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$7,741,260
E
5 beds5.5 baths4,161 sq ft
2500 Chatwold Ct, Truckee, CA 96161

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Market trends in 96161, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.8%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$125K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

6 days MoM

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234

24 MoM

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Sale history for 8989 River Rd

Date

Event

Price

TSMLS #20202644

Jan 13, 2021

Sold

$2,400,000

$557/sq ft

Jan 10, 2021

Pending

—

Nov 29, 2020

Contingent

—

Oct 14, 2020

Price Changed

$2,550,000

$592/sq ft

Sep 2, 2020

Listed

$2,650,000

$615/sq ft

TSMLS #1

Jul 15, 2020

Price Changed

$2,350,000

$546/sq ft

Jun 20, 2020

Price Changed

$2,495,000

$579/sq ft

May 19, 2020

Price Changed

$2,750,000

$638/sq ft

TSMLS #20170136

Jun 16, 2017

Sold

$729,934

$169/sq ft

Mar 23, 2017

Pending

—

Mar 14, 2017

Relisted

—

Mar 13, 2017

Pending

—

Feb 8, 2017

Price Changed

$813,200

$189/sq ft

Jan 30, 2017

Listed

$856,000

$199/sq ft

One of a kind home located near Truckee, Squaw Valley and Tahoe City! This amazing property is custom built with 7 bedrooms and 6 baths, with 4507 sq. ft of living space to enjoy. Beautiful wood detail throughout the home, including hand distressed timber beams and wood framed windows. Smooth stucco walls, rod iron stairway trim, multiple decks, stunning local views, detailed touches in every room. This home is one of a kind that can be enjoyed year round.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$27,703 (+0.2%)

$193,213 + $2,346,171

$2,539,384

2025

$27,655 (+3.7%)

$193,213 + $2,346,171

$2,539,384

2024

$26,680 (+0.2%)

$189,425 + $2,300,168

$2,489,593

2023

$26,629 (+1.9%)

$185,711 + $2,255,067

$2,440,778

2022

$26,131 (+190.4%)

$182,070 + $2,210,850

$2,392,920

2021

$8,998 (+0.7%)

$178,500 + $2,167,500

$2,346,000

2020

$8,937 (−0.7%)

$214,439 + $568,194

$782,633

2019

$8,998 (+7.3%)

$212,241 + $562,368

$774,609

2018

$8,385 (−28.7%)

$208,080 + $551,342

$759,422

2017

$11,761 (−6.4%)

$165,584 + $883,124

$1,048,708

2016

$12,567 (+2.1%)

$165,584 + $883,124

$1,048,708

2015

$12,307 (−0.2%)

$162,338 + $865,808

$1,028,146

2014

$12,333 (+12.1%)

$156,768 + $836,098

$992,866

2013

$11,001 (−6.6%)

$156,768 + $836,098

$992,866

2012

$11,781 (+6.9%)

$150,000 + $800,000

$950,000

2011

$11,018 (+1.8%)

$153,000 + $816,000

$969,000

2010

$10,821 (+10.7%)

$150,000 + $800,000

$950,000

2009

$9,779 (+3.3%)

$68,878 + $833,198

$902,076

2008

$9,466

$67,689 + $760,000

$827,689

Tax history for 8989 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$27,703 (+0.2%)

$193,213 + $2,346,171

$2,539,384

2025

$27,655 (+3.7%)

$193,213 + $2,346,171

$2,539,384

2024

$26,680 (+0.2%)

$189,425 + $2,300,168

$2,489,593

2023

$26,629 (+1.9%)

$185,711 + $2,255,067

$2,440,778

2022

$26,131 (+190.4%)

$182,070 + $2,210,850

$2,392,920

2021

$8,998 (+0.7%)

$178,500 + $2,167,500

$2,346,000

2020

$8,937 (−0.7%)

$214,439 + $568,194

$782,633

2019

$8,998 (+7.3%)

$212,241 + $562,368

$774,609

2018

$8,385 (−28.7%)

$208,080 + $551,342

$759,422

2017

$11,761 (−6.4%)

$165,584 + $883,124

$1,048,708

2016

$12,567 (+2.1%)

$165,584 + $883,124

$1,048,708

2015

$12,307 (−0.2%)

$162,338 + $865,808

$1,028,146

2014

$12,333 (+12.1%)

$156,768 + $836,098

$992,866

2013

$11,001 (−6.6%)

$156,768 + $836,098

$992,866

2012

$11,781 (+6.9%)

$150,000 + $800,000

$950,000

2011

$11,018 (+1.8%)

$153,000 + $816,000

$969,000

2010

$10,821 (+10.7%)

$150,000 + $800,000

$950,000

2009

$9,779 (+3.3%)

$68,878 + $833,198

$902,076

2008

$9,466

$67,689 + $760,000

$827,689

*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

0.75 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,307

Year built

2009

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Placer County

APN

080121004000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Two, Attached, Insulated, RV Access/Parking, Oversized, Parking Pad

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): 6

Appliances
Appliances: Range, Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Fireplace: Living Room

Flooring Information
Flooring: Wood, Stone

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes
Heating: Propane, Baseboard, Hydronic

Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry, High Ceilings, Wine Room, In-Law Quarters, 2 or More Primary Bedrooms

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room

Exterior

Style
Architectural Style: Bavarian

Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck(s): 3 or more

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco

Land Information
Topography: Upslope

Lot Information
Lot Features: Street, Landscaped

Property Information
Levels: Three
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

View
View: Trees/Woods, Mountain(s)

Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Truckee River

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Utility District
Utilities: Propane
Water Source: Well

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,307
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: —
County: Placer County
APN: 080121004000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Truckee Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi

6/10

Alder Creek Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi

9/10

Tahoe Truckee High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

9/10

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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

4/10 Fire Factor

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

2/10 Heat Factor

11 days above 85° 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 • 96161

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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

$3.31M – $4.01M

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Home values near 8989 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8710 River Road, Truckee, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2012 Sq. Ft.	$1,851,475
8735 River Road, Truckee, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1116 Sq. Ft.	$827,917

Address	Redfin Estimate
8730 River Road, Truckee, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$640,353
8715 River Road, Truckee, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1671 Sq. Ft.	$999,643

Address	Redfin Estimate
8990 River Road, Truckee, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1984 Sq. Ft.	—
8720 River Road, Truckee, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 355 Sq. Ft.	$574,579

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