$425,000

764 Alta Powerhouse Road Alta, 95701

3 Beds | 2 Full Baths | 1,428 SqFt | 0.5 Acres

Tucked away in a quiet Alta neighborhood, this cozy, move in ready cabin offers simple mountain living surrounded by towering cedars, pines, and firs. The home features a functional kitchen and a private back deck with a hot tub, perfect for relaxing under the trees, while a firepit outside invites cozy evenings under the stars. Set on a usable half acre, the property also includes a spacious garage highlighted by rustic, milled cedar beams, ideal for a workshop, craft space, or extra storage. Homeowners in Alta enjoy community amenities including access to the Dutch Flat pool and tennis/pickleball courts, plus easy access to local hiking trails. Conveniently located just 15 minutes east of Colfax, 30 minutes from Auburn, and 30 minutes west of Truckee, this retreat is ideal as a low maintenance getaway or starter mountain home.
Primary
Property Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms:
3
Full Bathrooms:
2
Acres:
~ 0.5
Approximate Square Footage:
1,428
Lot Square Footage:
21,980
Stories:
1
Year Built:
1951
Community
County:
Placer
HOA Dues:
$0
Zoning:
RES
Features
Garage Spaces:
1.00
Air Conditioning:
Ceiling Fan(s), Central
Floor Covering(s):
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Garage:
Detached
Laundry Description:
Inside Area
No. Of Fireplaces:
1
Exterior
Exterior Features:
Fire Pit
Construction:
Stone, Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation:
Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised, Concrete Perimeter
Roof Description:
Composition
Site Description:
Other, Low Maintenance
Style Description:
Cabin, Traditional
Utilities
Domestic Water:
Public
Electric:
Other
Heat:
Propane, Central, Fireplace(s)
Irrigation Water:
None
Utilities:
Internet Available, Underground Utilities, Natural Gas Connected, Propane, Propane Tank Leased
Schools
Elementary School District:
Alta-Dutch Flat
Middle School District:
Alta-Dutch Flat
High School District:
Placer Union High
Listing
Listing Number:
561222938
Listing Office Name:
GUIDE Real Estate

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Listing information last updated on September 21, 2026, 12:35 am PDT