Experience the charm of a thoughtfully owner-built Donner Summit cabin, lovingly maintained and designed for comfortable mountain living. This inviting retreat features an easy, functional layout perfect for gathering after a day of adventure. The main level welcomes you with a bright and airy great room showcasing vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, and abundant natural light throughout the day. A wood-burning stove anchors the space, creating warmth and ambiance—perfect for cozy evenings after time on the slopes. Downstairs, you’ll find three comfortable bedrooms and a guest bathroom. One bedroom offers added privacy with its own ensuite bathroom and direct access to the back deck, opening to a peaceful wooded backyard—ideal for guests or flexible use. Upstairs, a spacious loft with a fireplace provides a versatile space for recreation, relaxation, or additional sleeping. The primary suite offers a private retreat complete with its own bathroom and balcony overlooking the tranquil backyard. Outside, enjoy mountain living at its finest. Sip your morning coffee or take in the evening alpine glow from the front deck. A matching shed provides additional storage for all your gear, while the backyard offers direct access to neighborhood trails. Explore beyond the railroad tracks to Van Norden Meadow or take advantage of the endless nearby recreation including skiing, hiking, the Pacific Crest Trail, rock climbing, mountain biking, and lakes. Conveniently located for quick access to year-round adventure, this Donner Summit cabin is ready to become your mountain basecamp. A must-see to appreciate all it offers. No HOA's, STR's allowed. View by Appointment.
For sale
$899,000
21146 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728
4beds
2,108sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.45 Acres Lot
$731,600 Zestimate®
$426/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning stovePeaceful wooded backyardInviting retreatExpansive windowsEasy functional layoutFront deckThree comfortable bedrooms
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 10 hours ago
Listed by:
Beth C Tanhoff 530-448-1837,
Engel & Volkers Truckee
Source: TSMLS,MLS#: 20260472
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Propane, Wood Stove
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Hall
Features
- Loft
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Fireplace: Living Room, Brick/Tile, Woodstove: Living Room, Freestanding
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,108
- Total interior livable area: 2,108 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Pad, None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck(s): 3 or more
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Street
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 047070036000
- Zoning description: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Utility District
- Water: Utility District
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Donner Summit
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Soda Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $426/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $158,715
- Annual tax amount: $3,161
- Price range: $899K - $899K
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Listing agreement: EXCLUSIVE RIGHT
Estimated market value
$731,600
$644,000 - $827,000
$4,912/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000$426/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,161 +1.8% | $158,715 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,106 +0.8% | $155,604 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,082 +1.6% | $152,554 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,032 +8.3% | $149,564 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,799 +0.7% | $146,632 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,779 -0.1% | $145,130 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,780 +3% | $142,285 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,698 +1.2% | $139,496 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,665 +0.6% | $136,762 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,649 +12.4% | $134,081 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,357 -7.2% | $132,068 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,540 | $129,482 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $128,898 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $126,372 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $123,895 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $122,970 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $123,263 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $120,847 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $118,479 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $116,157 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $113,881 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $111,649 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $109,603 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $107,455 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $105,349 |
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Est. payment
$5,175/mo
Principal & interest
$4388
Property taxes
$787
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95728
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Donner Trail Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 4.4 mi
- 9/10Alder Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.6 mi
- 9/10Tahoe Truckee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.4 mi
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