A Rare Riverfront Retreat in the Heart of Lotus! Imagine waking up to the soothing sound of the South Fork American River flowing just beyond your backyard. This rare riverfront property offers an extraordinary opportunity to own 168 feet of direct river frontage in one of the most sought-after stretches of Lotus. The charming 1+-bedroom, 2-bath cabin invites you to slow down and embrace life by the water where mornings begin with coffee on the deck and evenings end with golden reflections dancing across the river. A second structure offers potential for a guesthouse or ADU, while the separate shop provides space for hobbies, gear, or creative pursuits. With Community Commercial zoning, the possibilities are endless from a private waterfront escape to a unique business or recreation venture. Whether you're seeking a weekend getaway, a full-time home, or an investment in a truly irreplaceable location, this riverfront gem offers a front-row seat to the beauty and adventure that define the Sierra Foothills.
Pending
$1,250,000
994 Lotus Rd, Lotus, CA 95651
2beds
1,079sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
3.74 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,158/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Riverfront propertySecond structureSeparate shop
- 150 days |
- 102 |
- 2 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andi Wagner DRE #01706844 530-409-3984,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.,
Trent Andra DRE #01453724 916-220-9966,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 225144417Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Outside Access
Dining room
- Features: Breakfast Nook
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
Heating
- Central, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Evaporative Cooling, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Cooktop
- Laundry: Ground Floor, Inside
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,079 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Guest
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Partial
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: River Access, River Front, Waterfront, Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 3.74 Acres
- Features: Private
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola, Second Garage, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 006370017000
- Zoning description: CC
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood
- Foundation: Raised, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic System
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electric, Propane Tank Leased
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lotus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $267,894
- Price range: $1.3M - $1.3M
- Date on market: 11/14/2025
- Road surface type: Gravel
Andi Wagner
(530) 409-3984
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Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,700/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$1,158/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #225144417 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$1,158/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #225144417 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -- | $267,894 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,815 +1.5% | $265,148 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,772 +3% | $259,950 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,693 +1.7% | $254,854 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,647 +1.6% | $249,858 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,604 +11% | $244,960 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,346 | $241,283 +9.6% |
| 2014 | $2,346 | $220,069 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $219,076 +4% |
| 2012 | -- | $210,572 |
| 2011 | -- | $210,572 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $209,000 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $209,499 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $205,392 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $201,365 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $197,417 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $193,547 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $189,753 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$7,336/mo
Principal & interest
$6232
Property taxes
$1104
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95651
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Gold Trail SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10El Dorado High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.1 mi
- 7/10Sutter's Mill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 2.4 mi
- California
- El Dorado County
- Lotus
- 95651
- 994 Lotus Rd
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