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51498 Red Fir Drive
Soda Springs, California 95728
3
Beds
1
Baths
905
Sq Ft
1951
Built
$356,250
$393/sqft
Soda Springs, California 95728
3
Beds
1
Baths
905
Sq Ft
1951
Built
$356,250
$393/sqft
28 photos — Tahoe Sierra MLS · MLS #20261076
This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom 905 square foot home in Soda Springs was built in 1951 and sits on 0.24 acres. It listed at $356k.
Located in Soda Springs, California 95728.
At $393/sqft, this reflects the current Soda Springs market.
| Address | 51498 Red Fir Drive |
| City | Soda Springs, CA 95728 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres |
| Price / Sq Ft | $393/sqft |
Your Buyer's Agent
I represent you — not the seller. I'll pull MLS detail, comparable sales, fire zone, STR viability, and structure the offer in your favor.
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Your Broker
Tristan Roberts
DRE #01259729 · Coldwell Banker
30 years in North Lake Tahoe. I know this neighborhood, the HOA, the contractors, and the market.
Inspection Window
May through August
Program
Defensible Space Inspection Program
Truckee Fire Protection District inspects properties in High and Very High FHSZ zones on a rolling schedule through summer. The High designation in most of Truckee (vs Very High at the lake) allows slightly more tolerance in Zone 2, but Zone 0 requirements are the same. The district coordinates with the Town of Truckee on VHR permit renewals — properties with unresolved defensible space violations may face delays in STR permit renewal.
This property is in Soda Springs in Soda Springs.
Truckee is a real town — with a hospital, schools, a newspaper, and a commercial district that functions year-round. Unlike the lake-oriented resort communities, Truckee has a permanent population that gives it infrastructure and civic services the smaller communities lack. This makes it attractive for primary residences as well as vacation properties, and explains why year-round values in Tahoe Donner and Martis Valley command premiums despite being 15+ minutes from the lake.
August (4 days)
An independent film festival held annually in downtown Truckee, using historic venues including the Truckee Theater. Draws a creative, arts-oriented visitor base and contributes to late-summer occupancy in the 96161 zip.
June–September (weekly, Thursday evenings)
A weekly street fair in historic downtown Truckee with live music, vendors, food, and craft beer. One of the most consistently attended community events in the region; gives Truckee's downtown a summer vitality that distinguishes it from more resort-oriented communities.
July (biennial)
Held at Truckee Tahoe Airport, this event draws aviation enthusiasts and families to a venue that doubles as a scenic gateway into the mountains. A distinctive regional event tied to Truckee's identity.
Year-round
Truckee was a Central Pacific Railroad hub beginning in 1868, and downtown's commercial character reflects that history. The old commercial blocks along Donner Pass Road retain their 1870s–1920s brick facades. The Transcontinental Railroad Museum in the restored depot building provides year-round cultural draw.
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