Come check out this darling move in ready 1930's cottage with bright windows and treetop views. The cheerful kitchen with an original (resurfaced) ceramic sink includes a breakfast area and opens to the living/dining room which is warmed by a natural gas corner stove. The master bedroom which feels like a tree house with large windows and natural wood walls and ceiling easily accommodates a queen bed. The main living area is on the entry level, you will find the family room and future expansion possibilities are in the daylight basement. Located just OUTSIDE the Auburn city limits and in a quiet neighborhood you will find the Post Office, movie theater, Library and a walk to town for lunch or shopping are options. Very little traffic and nearly 1 acre add to the desirability of this unique property. The home was updated just over 6 years ago; roof, flooring, appliances and much exterior siding. There are also outbuildings for storage. Come see, fall in love and make it yours
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$440,000
1240 Merry Knoll Rd, Auburn, CA 95603
2beds
895sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
1 Acres Lot
$445,200 Zestimate®
$492/sqft
$1,873 Estimated rent
Home value
$445,200
$414,000 - $481,000
$1,873/mo
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Daylight basementLarge windowsBright windowsMaster bedroomFamily roomTreetop viewsBreakfast area
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Listed by:
Ingrid Pierson DRE #00560598 916-709-5626,
Wesely & Associates,
Tim Wesely DRE #01312295 916-606-1486,
Wesely & Associates
Bought with:
Caitlyn Vargas, DRE #02243348
TurnKey Realty
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 224123678Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
Dining room
- Features: Space in Kitchen, Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Ceramic Counter
Heating
- Gas, See Remarks, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Evaporative Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood, Laminate
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 895 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Boat, RV Access/Parking
Features
- Levels: One,Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Partial,Cross Fenced,Wire,Wood,Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
- Topography: Lot Grade Varies,Lot Sloped,Trees Many,Lot Grade Varies,Lot Sloped,Trees Many
Details
- Additional structures: RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s), Storage, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 038140015000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Ceiling Insulation, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Masonry Perimeter, Raised, Concrete
- Roof: Shingle,Composition,Tar/Gravel,Flat
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Connected
- Water: Abandoned Well, Public
- Utilities for property: Electric, Natural Gas Connected, Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Auburn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $492/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $448,800
- Price range: $440K - $440K
- Date on market: 9/20/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2025 | Sold | $440,000-0.6%$492/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #224123678 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2025 | Pending sale | $442,500$494/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #224123678 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2025 | Price change | $442,500-1.7%$494/sqft |
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| 11/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $450,000+52.5%$503/sqft |
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| 2/16/2018 | Sold | $295,000+3.5%$330/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #17073925 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2018 | Pending sale | $285,000$318/sqft |
Source: Pierson Real Estate & Investme #17073925 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $285,000+307.1%$318/sqft |
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| 11/5/2010 | Sold | $70,000-39.1%$78/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #10077683 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2010 | Pending sale | $114,900$128/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Folsom #10077683 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2010 | Price change | $114,900-8%$128/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #10077683 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2010 | Price change | $124,900-16.7%$140/sqft |
Source: Realty World - The Justice Team #10053365 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2010 | Listed for sale | $149,900+103.2%$167/sqft |
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| 2/22/2010 | Sold | $73,763-0.3%$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/1996 | Sold | $74,000$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $448,800 +33.7% |
| 2025 | $3,523 -0.2% | $335,653 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,532 +1% | $329,073 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,496 +0.5% | $322,622 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,478 +3.7% | $316,297 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,355 +0.7% | $310,096 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,332 | $306,918 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,332 +124.1% | $300,900 +118.5% |
| 2018 | $1,487 +71.1% | $137,700 +78.2% |
| 2017 | $869 +2% | $77,270 +2% |
| 2016 | $851 +2.3% | $75,756 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $832 +1.5% | $74,619 +2% |
| 2014 | $820 | $73,158 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $72,828 +5.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $69,000 -1.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $70,000 -26.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $95,225 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $95,452 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $93,581 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $91,747 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $89,949 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $88,186 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $86,458 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $84,875 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $83,212 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $81,581 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $79,983 |
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Neighborhood: 95603
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10EV Cain MiddleGrades: K-8Distance: 0.7 mi
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- California
- Placer County
- Auburn
- 95603
- 1240 Merry Knoll Rd
