15961 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee, CA, 96161
About This Home
Offered by its original owners, this charming Truckee retreat captures the true essence of mountain living. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage spread over a comfortable 1,900 square feet, this home has space for all your favorite people (and animals!). The heart of the home is a stunning, vaulted great room flooded with natural light, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, and featuring a tastefully updated kitchen with a wrap-around stone counter and a built-in bar. This main living area connects seamlessly to the peaceful wooded backyard via a wraparound deck that puts you eye-level with the towering pines. Tahoe Donner’s legendary amenities are at your doorstep—hike, bike, golf, ski, visit the private beach club, Rec Center and more. You aren’t just buying a mountain basecamp; you are buying an entire lifestyle. First-plowed Northwoods living is made effortless thanks to a rare and level loop-driveway for easy year-round access and a 2-car garage for all your Tahoe toys. The highly functional 4-bedroom layout provides the perfect setup for family, guests, or a ski lease. This is a rare opportunity to secure a spacious home under a million in one of Truckee’s premier communities. Come feel the warmth and see the incredible value for yourself!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Minor Remodel
- Year built: 1979
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mountain
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Oven,Microwave,Disposal,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- 1 Ensuite
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile,Mixed
- Fireplace features: Fireplace: Living Room,Woodstove: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Baseboard
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,900
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Primary on Main Level
Details
- Parcel number: 044320029000
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck(s): 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods,Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Shared Pier
- Topography of land: Level
Lot
- Features: Street
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two,Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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
- Avalanche
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Nevada County and California
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,950 | $59,400 |
| Home Insurance * | $253 | $3,036 |
| Property Taxes | $1,663 | $19,956 |
| Electricity | $407 | $4,889 |
| Total | $7,273 | $87,276 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-19 | Listed for sale | $979,000 |
| 2025-11-07 | Listing removed | $3,950 |
| 2025-10-01 | Listed for rent | $3,950 |
| 2025-10-01 | Listing removed | $948,000 |
| 2025-08-29 | Listed for sale | $948,000 |
| 2025-08-29 | Listing removed | $948,000 |
| 2025-07-25 | Price change | $948,000 |
| 2025-06-26 | Listed for sale | $998,000 |
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