Rare opportunity to own a private 10-acre mountain retreat in Alta featuring two homes, multiple outbuildings, shop space, and endless recreational opportunities. Perfectly positioned for those seeking a peaceful country lifestyle with easy access to outdoor adventure. The main residence offers approximately 2,470 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and the potential for additional bedroom space. Warm and inviting, the home features a wood-burning stove, formal dining room, breakfast nook, dedicated office, game room, and or possible music room. The spacious primary suite includes a jetted soaking tub, dual vanities, separate shower, and direct access to the wrap around porch. A second 1,200 sq. ft. manufactured home on a permanent foundation, provides excellent flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, rental income, or caretaker quarters. This home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, wood stove, breakfast nook, dining area, laundry room and sun room. The property is exceptionally well-equipped with an oversized garage, large shop, quad shed, and multiple outbuildings. Main house is built with concrete and steel construction, with a lifetime metal roof and dual heating and air. There's two septic systems, private well, propane service, hook up for whole house generator and low-maintenance exterior features designed for easy ownership. Outdoor living shines with covered porches, a spacious wrap around trex deck, stone flooring, and beautiful flat acreage ideal for ATV riding, horses, livestock, hobby farming, or simply enjoying the Sierra foothills. Adventure begins right outside your gate with nearby fishing holes, riding trails, reservoirs, and miles of recreation. Located 7 minutes off of Hwy 80 near the PG&E Drum Forebay and recreational reservoir area, approximately 35 minutes to skiing and camping destinations and about an hour to Lake Tahoe. Side-by-side and ATV enthusiasts will appreciate direct access to nearby trail systems. Whether you're searching for a family compound, homestead, recreational retreat, income-producing property, or mountain getaway, this versatile Alta property offers a rare combination of privacy, functionality, and lifestyle. Come see 36000 Culberson and fall in love!
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$1,375,000
36000 Culberson Rd, Alta, CA 95701
3beds
2,470sqft
Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
10 Acres Lot
$1,372,900 Zestimate®
$557/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sun roomWood-burning stoveLarge shopCovered porchesMultiple outbuildingsDedicated officeSpacious primary suite
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shannon White DRE #02063650 916-494-8440,
HomeSmart ICARE Realty
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 226073148Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Formal Room, Space in Kitchen
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Closet, Granite Counters
Heating
- Central, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Cabinets, Inside Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,470 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 24'+ Deep Garage, Attached, RV Possible, RV Storage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Interior Access, Circular Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 10 Acres
- Features: Private
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 062460059000
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal, Concrete, Stucco, Wood
- Foundation: Raised, Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic System
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Internet Available, Underground Utilities, Propane Tank Leased
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Alta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $557/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $550,306
- Annual tax amount: $5,636
- Price range: $1.4M - $1.4M
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
Estimated market value
$1,372,900
$1.30M - $1.44M
$2,824/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000+591%$557/sqft |
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| 1/21/2015 | Listing removed | $199,000$81/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #14067181 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2014 | Listed for sale | $199,000+134.1%$81/sqft |
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| 8/14/2002 | Sold | $85,000$34/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,636 -2.3% | $550,306 +0.3% |
| 2024 | $5,769 -0.1% | $548,932 +0.3% |
| 2023 | $5,775 +0% | $547,109 +0.1% |
| 2022 | $5,774 +15% | $546,379 +14.9% |
| 2021 | $5,022 +5% | $475,459 +4.9% |
| 2020 | $4,785 | $453,424 -1.8% |
| 2019 | $4,785 +1.4% | $461,621 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $4,719 +2.6% | $454,845 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,597 +2.3% | $446,117 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $4,493 -18.9% | $436,747 -19.7% |
| 2015 | $5,539 +56% | $544,149 +56.9% |
| 2014 | $3,550 | $346,713 +7.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $321,632 +19.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $269,610 |
| 2011 | -- | $269,610 |
| 2010 | -- | $269,610 -9.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $298,699 -16% |
| 2008 | -- | $355,459 -22% |
| 2007 | -- | $455,718 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $446,783 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 9/10Colfax High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.6 mi
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