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Single-familyProperty Type
2019Year Built
132 acresLot Size
$1,202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Shelby French•DRE #02100494• RE/MAX GOLD
Bought with Jackson Robertson•DRE #01452757• Coldwell Banker Realty
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Market trends in 95251, CA
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
+2.4% MoM
Median sale price
$295K
$328K MoM
Avg. days on market
18d
6 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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0 MoM
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Sale history for 5535 Parrotts Ferry Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Feb 25, 2026
Sold
$623,000
$1,246/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41119771
Feb 25, 2026
Sold
$624,000
$1,248/sq ft
Jan 31, 2026
Pending
—
Dec 31, 2025
Listed
$639,000
$1,278/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 25, 2023
Sold
$618,500
$1,237/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,385 (+1.8%)
$234,256 + $150,591
$384,847
2025
$4,310 (+0.9%)
$234,256 + $150,591
$384,847
2024
$4,271 (+1.9%)
$229,663 + $147,639
$377,302
2023
$4,191 (+5.1%)
$225,160 + $144,745
$369,905
2022
$3,986 (+0.4%)
$220,746 + $141,907
$362,653
2021
$3,972 (+27.3%)
$216,418 + $139,125
$355,543
2020
$3,119
$212,175 + $136,398
$348,573
Tax history for 5535 Parrotts Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,385 (+1.8%)
$234,256 + $150,591
$384,847
2025
$4,310 (+0.9%)
$234,256 + $150,591
$384,847
2024
$4,271 (+1.9%)
$229,663 + $147,639
$377,302
2023
$4,191 (+5.1%)
$225,160 + $144,745
$369,905
2022
$3,986 (+0.4%)
$220,746 + $141,907
$362,653
2021
$3,972 (+27.3%)
$216,418 + $139,125
$355,543
2020
$3,119
$212,175 + $136,398
$348,573
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
88.77 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1900
Style
Ranch
County
Calaveras County
APN
066-030-043-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
REC
Recreation Zone
The REC zone is intended to serve as a zone for local and visitor-oriented recreation activities. Typical uses include destination resorts, regional recreational developments, parks and playgrounds, sports fields, recreation facilities, outdoor activity areas, and visitor and recreation-oriented retail and support services. This zone implements the commercial recreation general plan land use category.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Recreation
Jul 28, 2005 • Final
Res building
Install temporary electrical power service.
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
Has Carport
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Interior Features
Street Level Features: Main Entry
Flooring: Laminate
Room Information
Kitchen Features: None
Rooms Total: 1
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 500
Exterior Features
Fencing: Horse Fencing
Property Information
Living Area: 500
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 2019
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5749920
Lot Size Area: 132
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 132
Lot Features: Agricultural, Horses Possible, Private, Security Gate
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 88.77 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Calaveras County
APN: 066-030-043-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mark Twain Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
7/10
Bret Harte Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
7/10
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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
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 101° expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
27 unhealthy days expected this year, 31 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.3 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$572,000 – $692,000
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.