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Sold for $445,000
  • $445,000

    185 Smithneck Rd, Loyalton, CA 96118

    3beds
    1,400sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1981
    1.24 Acres Lot
    $433,300 Zestimate®
    $318/sqft
    $2,520 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $433,300

    $412,000 - $455,000

    $2,520/mo

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    What's special

    Single story ranch homeChicken coopRaised garden bedsThree bedrooms
    Nestled in the desirable Sierra Brooks neighborhood, this inviting single story ranch home offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms on a generous 1.25 acre lot bordering the year round Smithneck Creek. The property includes a barn and a large storage shed. The barn features a 672 square foot workshop ideal for trade work, crafting, or gear storage, while the unfinished bonus room above serves as a blank canvas for an office, guest suite, or creative studio. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate direct access to multi use trails perfect for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and motorbike riding—adventure truly begins at your doorstep. The fully fenced, pet friendly grounds include a chicken coop, greenhouse, and raised garden beds, making it easy to cultivate your own produce or raise animals. Located in the quiet, rural community of Loyalton in the Sierra Valley, this home offers peaceful country living with convenient access to larger hubs. Truckee lies roughly 45 minutes to the north, while Reno is an easy drive east, making this an excellent option for remote workers or commuters seeking space, privacy, and a slower pace of life.

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    Listed by:

    BARBARA HARTLEY 530-587-3505,

    SIERRA SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL

    Bought with:

    RUTHIE NICHOLAS, DRE #01738660

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY (Truckee)

    , DRE #null

    Source: Plumas AOR,MLS#: 2600494MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room, Workshop
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Propane, Wood Stove
    Cooling
    • Attic Fan
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Propane Water Heater
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
    Features
    • Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Utility Room
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    • Attic: Crawl Space
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Asphalt, Off Street, RV Access/Parking, Garage Door Opener
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Details: Off-Street Parking, RV/Boat Parking
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
    • Exterior features: Deck, Dog Run, Landscaping, Porch
    • Fencing: Full,Other,Partial
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain(s)
    • Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
    Lot
    • Size: 1.24 Acres
    • Features: Greenbelt, Backs to Greenbelt/Park, Level
    • Topography: Level,Sloping
    • Residential vegetation: Mixed
    Details
    • Additional structures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 016160015
    • Zoning: R-1
    • Horse amenities: Horses Allowed

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame, Wood Siding, Stick Built
    • Foundation: Poured
    • Roof: Composition,Vented
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1981

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane, Sewer Available, Water Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Sierra Brooks
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Clubhouse, Other
    Location
    • Region: Loyalton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $318/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $280,662
    • Annual tax amount: $3,596
    • Date on market: 5/22/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 111 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
    • Electric utility on property: Yes
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/23/2026Sold$445,000$318/sqft
    Source: Plumas AOR #2600494 Report a problem
    9/11/2026Pending sale$445,000$318/sqft
    Source: TSMLS #20260939 Report a problem
    8/5/2026Price change$445,000-4.3%$318/sqft
    Source: Plumas AOR #2600494 Report a problem
    6/26/2026Price change$465,000-4.1%$332/sqft
    Source: Plumas AOR #2600494 Report a problem
    5/22/2026Listed for sale$485,000-5.8%$346/sqft
    Source: Plumas AOR #2600494 Report a problem
    10/1/2022Listing removed--
    Source: TSMLS #20221406 Report a problem
    9/1/2022Price change$515,000-6.4%$368/sqft
    Source: TSMLS #20221406 Report a problem
    8/13/2022Price change$550,000-3.5%$393/sqft
    Source: TSMLS #20221406 Report a problem
    6/30/2022Listed for sale$570,000+200%$407/sqft
    Source: TSMLS #20221406 Report a problem
    8/21/2001Sold$190,000$136/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,596 +1.6%$280,662 +2%
    2024$3,541 +1.5%$275,160 +2%
    2023$3,487 -2.3%$269,766 +2%
    2022$3,568 +3.5%$264,477 +2%
    2021$3,447 +2.7%$259,292 +3.7%
    2020$3,358 +6.7%$250,000 +13.6%
    2019$3,147 +26.3%$220,000 +2.3%
    2018$2,493 $215,000 +19.4%
    2017$2,493 $180,000 +33.3%
    2016$2,493 +21.2%$135,000 +3.8%
    2015$2,057 +7.9%$130,000 +4%
    2014$1,907 $125,000 +4.2%
    2013-- $120,000
    2012-- $120,000 -17.2%
    2011-- $145,000 -6.5%
    2010-- $155,000 -28.9%
    2009-- $217,960 +2%
    2008-- $213,687 +2%
    2007-- $209,498 +2%
    2006-- $205,391 +2%
    2005-- $201,365 +2%
    2004-- $197,417 +1.9%
    2003-- $193,800 +2%
    2002-- $190,000 +119%
    2001-- $86,741
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 96118

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Sierra Unified
    • Middle: Sierra Unified
    • High: Sierra Unified

    Source: Plumas AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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