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.
For sale
$485,000
185 Smithneck Rd, Loyalton, CA 96118
3beds
1,400sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
1.24 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$346/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Single story ranch homeChicken coopRaised garden bedsThree bedrooms
- 9 days |
- 508 |
- 27 |
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Listed by:
BARBARA HARTLEY 530-587-3505,
SIERRA SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL
Source: Plumas AOR,MLS#: 2600494
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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: $346/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $280,662
- Annual tax amount: $3,596
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 10 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $485,000-5.8%$346/sqft |
Source:  Plumas AOR #2600494 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  TSMLS #20221406 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2022 | Price change | $515,000-6.4%$368/sqft |
Source: TSMLS #20221406 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2022 | Price change | $550,000-3.5%$393/sqft |
Source: TSMLS #20221406 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2022 | Listed for sale | $570,000+200%$407/sqft |
Source: TSMLS #20221406 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2001 | Sold | $190,000$136/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
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- 4/10Loyalton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 4 mi
- 7/10Loyalton High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 3.9 mi
- NADownieville Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 33.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sierra Unified
- Middle: Sierra Unified
- High: Sierra Unified
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