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12253 Wanderer Rd, Auburn, CA, 95602

4beds
4baths
3,500sqft
$1,049,000
$300price/sqft
$7,365/moest. monthly cost
$294,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

Nestled on approximately 1 acre within the exclusive guard-gated Lake of the Pines community sits a custom Bolander home offering breathtaking lake views, owned solar with Tesla Powerwall & EV charger. This unique and versatile floor plan offers a separate multi-gen living space complete with its own private entrance, full kitchen, living area, bedroom, bath & theatre parlour (not pictured)- IDEAL for multi-gen living, guests, or potential rental income. The main level offers an additional 3-4 bedrooms (2 primary suites), 3 full baths, spacious living and entertaining areas, and direct access to over 1,300 square feet of lakeview decking. $150K in upgrades, including $55K in new Andersen picture windows and sliding doors, over $30K in wire-brushed white oak hardwood flooring, designer finishes, remodelled bathrooms, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated lighting, and new plumbing fixtures to elevate the home's timeless appeal. Additional features include dual HVAC systems, two laundry areas, two full kitchens, a professionally installed home theater with hand-troweled ceiling, Lutron zoned lighting, QuietCool whole-house fan, tankless water heater, central vacuum, oversized 636-square-foot garage, a 10' x 30' interior-accessible basement/storage area, attached potting shed, ceiling fans, and numerous additional updates throughout. Residents enjoy championship golf, private lake, boating, swimming, parks, walking trails, pickleball, tennis, dining, and year-round community events. Must have approved access to enter.

Getting Around

4
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
1
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
7/10
8/10
Bear River High SchoolGrades 9-121.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1996

Materials

  • Foundation: Raised
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Frame,Wood

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Contemporary
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Built-In Electric Oven,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Gas Cooktop,Ice Maker,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Tankless Water Heater,Warming Drawer,Dryer,Washer,Washer/Dryer Stacked Included
  • Laundry features: In Garage,Inside

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 4

Dining Room

  • Features: Bar,Dining/Living Combo

Features

  • Central Vacuum
  • Flooring: Carpet,Tile,Wood

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central,MultiUnits
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Whole House Fan,Multi Units

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 0
  • Total interior livable area: 3,500 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Pantry Cabinet,Granite Counters

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp

Details

  • Parcel number: 021570003000
  • Zoning: R1-X-PD
  • Special condition: Trust,Standard
  • Other equipment: Home Theater

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Private pool: Yes
  • Pool features: In Ground,Pool Cover,Community,Salt Water,Lap
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: Bath

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.93 Acres
  • Features: Sprinklers In Front,Low Maintenance

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Garage Door Opener,Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+,Garage Faces Side,Guest
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Wildfire
    WildfireVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Wildfire
Inland Flooding
Landslide
Lightning
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Nevada County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $5,304$63,648
Home Insurance *$369$4,428
Property Taxes $942$11,304
Electricity $750$9,006
Total$7,365$88,380
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$252,514/yr
40% on housing$220,950/yr
45% on housing$196,400/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 18.4%
18.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$300This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 95602$312
Nevada County$363

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 95602$317
Nevada County$344

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-15Pending sale$1,049,000
2026-07-06Price change$1,049,000
2026-06-11Listed for sale$1,190,210
2024-07-19Sold$860,000
2024-07-06Pending sale$879,000
2024-06-30Listed for sale$879,000
2002-09-18Sold$525,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentStaci Garcia
BrokerageWesely & Associates

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