Yes, your fairytale can come true! Welcome to The Stone's Throw Cottage, a magical 2 bed, 2 bath stone cottage built in 1942 by Lester Hammond. It is rumored to have been a wedding gift to his newly married son. Hammond built several stone houses between the 1920s and 1940s in this coveted Bowman neighborhood. Perched on a lovely half acre lot, filled with foxgloves, lavender, lilacs and trees aplenty (including two prolific plum trees), this home is anything but ordinary. With all the charm of yesteryear, including interior rock walls and a petrified wood fireplace, this space brings a little bit of enchantment to everyday living. Enjoy sitting on either of the two back porches looking out at your beautifully lush, private backyard. Modern touches include a tankless water heater, two mini split HVAC's, an indoor laundry room, a newer metal roof, and a primary bath with heated floors. The large primary en-suite bedroom has french doors that open onto a covered deck that's surrounded by trees, jasmine, and tranquil views. In the past few years the cottage has been a much loved AirBnB hosting hundreds of delighted guests who returned year after year to enjoy this charming retreat. The proximity to downtown Auburn and I-80 coupled with privacy, a walkable neighborhood, and an abundance of charm adds up to a fairytale of your very own.
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Zestimate®
$580,000
545 Old Airport Rd, Auburn, CA 95603
2beds
1,048sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
0.52 Acres Lot
$580,000 Zestimate®
$553/sqft
$2,506 Estimated rent
Home value
$580,000
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Petrified wood fireplaceTwo prolific plum treesLarge primary en-suite bedroomNewer metal roofInterior rock wallsBeautifully lush private backyardTwo back porches
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Listed by:
Melissa Blide DRE #01895476 530-448-9567,
HomeTown Realtors
Bought with:
Marisa Billings, DRE #02282402
Windermere Signature Properties Sierra Oaks
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 226079244Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Outside Access, Sitting Area
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Radiant Heat
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Butcher Block Counters
Heating
- Propane, Ductless, Electric, Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace, MultiUnits
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Cabinets, Electric Dryer Hookup, Ground Floor, Inside, Inside Room
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,048 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Guest, Level Driveway/Sidewalks
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One,Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Features: Manual Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Shape Regular, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscaped
- Topography: Level,Trees Many,Level,Trees Many
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola, Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 053040044000
- Zoning: RS-AG-B
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: TV Antenna
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood
- Foundation: Masonry Perimeter, Raised, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic System, Septic Connected
- Water: Public, Meter on Site, Water District
- Utilities for property: Propane Tank Owned, Electric, Internet Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Auburn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $553/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $178,346
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Road surface type: Paved, Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Sold | $580,000+0.9%$553/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Pending sale | $575,000$549/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000-1.7%$549/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Listing removed | $585,000$558/sqft |
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| 5/23/2026 | Price change | $585,000-2.3%$558/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000+321.8%$572/sqft |
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| 7/18/2012 | Sold | $142,000-5.3%$135/sqft |
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| 4/14/2012 | Listing removed | $150,000$143/sqft |
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| 3/16/2012 | Listed for sale | $150,000$143/sqft |
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| 1/19/2012 | Listing removed | $150,000$143/sqft |
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| 12/17/2011 | Listed for sale | $150,000$143/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $178,346 +2% |
| 2025 | $1,828 -0.2% | $174,850 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,831 +1% | $171,423 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,812 +0.6% | $168,062 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,802 +3.7% | $164,768 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,738 +0.7% | $161,538 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,725 | $159,883 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,725 +7.7% | $156,749 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,602 +1.8% | $153,677 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,573 +2.2% | $150,664 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,540 +2.5% | $147,711 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,503 +1.5% | $145,493 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,480 | $142,644 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $142,000 +170.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $52,515 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $51,487 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $51,103 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $51,225 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $50,222 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $49,238 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $48,274 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $47,329 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $46,402 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $45,553 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $44,661 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $43,787 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $42,929 |
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Neighborhood: 95603
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