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  • Price cut: $20K (6/26)
    $465,000

    185 Smithneck Rd, Loyalton, CA 96118

    3beds
    1,400sqft
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    $3,128/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1981
    1.24 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $332/sqft
    $-- HOA

    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

    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
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      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: $332/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $280,662
      • Annual tax amount: $3,596
      • Date on market: 5/22/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 68 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        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
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 96118

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        7 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        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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