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$465,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,400 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
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Nestled in the desirable Sierra Brooks neighborhood, this inviting single story ranch home offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms on a generous 1.25 acre lot bordering the year round Smithneck Creek. The property includes a barn and a large storage shed. The barn features a 672 square foot workshop ideal for trade work, crafting, or gear storage, while the unfinished bonus room above serves as a blank canvas for an office, guest suite, or creative studio. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate direct access to multi use trails perfect for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and motorbike riding-adventure truly begins at your doorstep. The fully fenced, pet friendly grounds include a chicken coop, greenhouse, and raised garden beds, making it easy to cultivate your own produce or raise animals. Located in the quiet, rural community of Loyalton in the Sierra Valley, this home offers peaceful country living with convenient access to larger hubs. Truckee lies roughly 45 minutes to the north, while Reno is an easy drive east, making this an excellent option for remote workers or commuters seeking space, privacy, and a slower pace of life.

Full Property Details for 185 Smithneck Rd

General

  • Price: $465,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Tahoe_MLS
  • MLS ID: 20260939
  • Updated: 6/26/2026
  • Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Gated: No

Interior

  • Interior Features: Workshop, In-Law Quarters, Unfinished
  • Fireplace(s): Woodstove: Living Room, Family Room
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Microwave, Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl, Mixed

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Laundry Room

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Other/See Remarks

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s): 2

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: One, Attached, RV Access/Parking

Location

  • Area: SIERRA COUNTY-10S
  • County: Sierra
  • Subdivision: Sierra County
  • Cross Streets: Bear Valley Rd
  • Driving Directions: The house is 4.5 miles up Smithneck Rd on the right, after Bear Valley Rd.

Community

  • Association: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type: Propane, CFAH

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Water Company
  • Utility Description: Propane

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Exterior Const.: Frame
  • Roof: Composition
  • Building Size: 1400
  • Square Feet: 1,400
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Property Condition: Used

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Outbuilding

Lot Features

  • Property View: Mountain(s)
  • Mountain views: Yes
  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.24
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 54,014
  • Topography: Downslope, Gently Rolling
  • Lot Features: Greenbelt, Landscaped, Zoned for Horses

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale: Yes

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • APN: 16160015000
  • Lot Number: 146

Listed by Sierra Sotheby's Int - Rock, Barbara Hartley

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  • Barbara Hartley

    Sierra Sotheby's Int - Rock

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Schools serving 185 Smithneck Rd

School District:Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Loyalton Elementary School
111 Beckwith Road, Loyalton, CA 96118
K-64 mi
Downieville Elementary School
130 School Street, Downieville, CA 95936
K-633.7 mi
Loyalton High School
700 4th Street, Loyalton, CA 96118
7-123.8 mi
Downieville Junior-Senior High School
130 School Street, Downieville, CA 95936
7-1233.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 185 Smithneck Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/26/2026
Price Reduced
$465,000
-4.12%
MLS
5/22/2026
Listed
$485,000
155.26%
MLS
8/21/2001
Sold
$190,000
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Tax History for 185 Smithneck Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,596
3%
$280,662
4%
2023
$3,487
-2%
$269,766
2%
2022
$3,568
4%
$264,477
2%
2021
$3,447
3%
$259,292
4%
2020
$3,358
7%
$250,000
14%
2019
$3,147
10%
$220,000
2%
2018
$2,849
14%
$215,000
19%
2017
$2,493
24%
$180,000
33%
2016
$2,012
-2%
$135,000
4%
2015
$2,057
8%
$130,000
4%
2014
$1,907
4%
$125,000
4%
2013
$1,831
—
$120,000
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185 Smithneck Road, Loyalton, CA 96118 (MLS# 20260939) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 185 Smithneck Road is currently listed for $465,000 and was received on May 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 185 Smithneck Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Loyalton? You can browse all Loyalton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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