Blocks to Lake Serena! Contractor's Special! Welcome to nostalgic Serene Lakes and historic Donner Summit. Located on a quiet and peaceful cul-de-sac, this vintage log chalet sits on a level lot and is ready for a new vision! With wood walls and open beam wood ceilings, this fixer could be the blank slate you've been dreaming of! Upstairs bedroom has vaulted wood ceilings and front balcony. And don't miss the bonus space/attic accessed by the pull-down stairs in the hallway. The back decks give you ample room to take in the nature that surrounds you. In the summer, enjoy lazy days at the private Homeowner's beach with snack shack, docks, kayak and SUP storage, or explore the miles and miles of hiking trails that surround you. In winter, Royal Gorge X-Country is just up the road, with nearby Sugar Bowl and Donner Ski Ranch further up historic Old 40/Donner Pass Road. Serene Lakes is your base for 4 seasons of outdoor fun and adventure! This is where memories are made. Don't let this opportunity pass you by!
Sold for $495,000
$495,000
5082 Serene Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728
2beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$497,100 Zestimate®
$442/sqft
$2,730 Estimated rent
Home value
$497,100
$457,000 - $537,000
$2,730/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 22, 2025 at 12:13pm
Listed by:
Nancy Costello Nancy@ISellTruckee.com,
Tahoe Truckee Brokers,
Bill Kenny 530-448-0694,
Tahoe Truckee Brokers
Bought with:
Carrie Hoyt, DRE #01490606
Donner Summit Properties
Source: TSMLS,MLS#: 20251706
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Wood, Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Workshop
- Flooring: Mixed
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Woodstove: Living Room, Freestanding
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Pad, None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck(s): 3 or more
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: River/Creek
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
- Dimensions: 65' x 150' x 65' x 150'
- Topography: Level,Gently Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 069400002000
- Zoning description: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Utility District
- Water: Utility District
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Soda Springs
- Subdivision: Donner Summit
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: EXCLUSIVE RIGHT
- Price range: $495K - $495K
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2025 | Sold | $495,000-5.7%$442/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Pending sale | $525,000$469/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Price change | $525,000-6.3%$469/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $560,000-2.6%$500/sqft |
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| 8/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000$513/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,394 +1.5% | $233,535 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,345 -1.1% | $228,956 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,382 +1.2% | $224,468 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95728
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Donner Trail Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.8 mi
- 9/10Alder Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 11.5 mi
- 9/10Tahoe Truckee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.2 mi
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