Location, Location, location! Discover this charming Bavarian 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom Chalet located on a level lot in the highly sought-after lower Tahoe Donner. This property backs directly onto open space, the Donner Lake Rim trail, perfect for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, x country, climbing boulders, or enjoying the paved Trout Creek Trail—a fun and scenic route to Old Town Truckee. To top it all off, Bernese Lane is a serene street where friendly neighbors walk their dogs and kids play ball. The home features classic wooden beams and a cozy gas fireplace, as well as a timeless European ambience. The design and craftsmanship reflect an authentic Bavarian aesthetic, with stone walls and pathways adding to its unique allure. This home offers a perfect blend of style, comfort, and outdoor adventure. With 180-degree secluded wooded views from the back deck, the cabin was brilliantly designed to capture the area's natural beauty. Inside, the rich finishes and tastefully remodeled primary bathroom create a timeless mountain design waiting to be an extraordinary sanctuary for the next owners to enjoy. This turn-key house has it all, including character and charm!
Sold for $819,000
Tax assessed value
$819,000
12447 Bernese Ln, Truckee, CA 96161
4beds
1,454sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.37 Acres Lot
$861,800 Zestimate®
$563/sqft
$4,766 Estimated rent
Home value
$861,800
$810,000 - $922,000
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Listed by:
Pilar Zolezzi Rioja 530-414-6807,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Seth N Waller 530-536-8887,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Jedidiah W Kravitz, DRE #02065443
Chase International - Trk
Source: TSMLS,MLS#: 20241848
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Microwave, Disposal, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Hall
Features
- Loft, Mud Room
- Flooring: Mixed
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Fireplace: Living Room, Gas Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,454
- Total interior livable area: 1,454 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Other, Parking Pad
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck(s): 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Meadow
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Greenbelt
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 044130020000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bavarian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Used
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Utility District
- Water: Utility District
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Tahoe Donner
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Access, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Golf Course, Equestrian Center, Cross Country Skiing, Down Hill Skiing, Exercise Equipment, Boat Ramp
- HOA fee: $2,907 monthly
Location
- Region: Truckee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $563/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $819,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,453
- Price range: $819K - $819K
- Date on market: 8/30/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/20/2024 | Sold | $819,000$563/sqft |
Source:  TSMLS #20241848 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2024 | Pending sale | $819,000$563/sqft |
Source: TSMLS #20241848 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $819,000+76.1%$563/sqft |
Source: TSMLS #20241848 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2016 | Sold | $465,000-0.9%$320/sqft |
Source: TSMLS #20162616 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2016 | Pending sale | $469,000$323/sqft |
Source: Sierra Sotheby's International Realty #20162616 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2016 | Listed for sale | $469,000$323/sqft |
Source: Sierra Sotheby's Int Realty TK #20162616 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,453 +43.1% | $819,000 +54.8% |
| 2024 | $7,307 +1.3% | $529,150 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,213 +3.2% | $518,775 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,992 +6.5% | $508,604 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,563 +0.8% | $498,573 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,514 +0.2% | $493,461 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,502 +9.1% | $483,786 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,959 +2.4% | $474,300 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,817 +82% | $465,000 +112.9% |
| 2016 | $3,197 +2.2% | $218,383 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,129 +3.7% | $215,107 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,016 | $210,897 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $209,948 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $205,836 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $201,804 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $200,300 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $200,781 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $196,847 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $192,992 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $189,212 +2.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $185,057 +2.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $180,418 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $177,114 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $173,643 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $170,241 |
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Neighborhood: 96161
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- 6/10Truckee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
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