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Property Description
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own part of the historic Shinn Ranch. Awesome estate quality land, gentle rolling acreage. Wildlife abounds here. Old Victorian Ranch house, Large pond to fish in, and a 3 inch combo Ag/res water meter are included in this 40 acre parcel. Keep this old home as an ADU and build your dream home with views of the pond and a separate entry off a gated private road. The largest of four separate parcels, three are listed for sale. One recently sold. Gorgeous large country estates surround the property. Minutes from the historic towns of Placerville and Diamond Springs. Newly approved parcel map (please don't use the old one). This would make an awesome equestrian ranch, family compound or vineyard. Locked gate. Please do not trespass onto the property.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5520 Mother Lode Dr
General
- Price: $900,000
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: METROLIST_Cali
- MLS ID: 226000278
- Updated: 1/9/2026
- Added to Site: 12 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Optional Bedroom: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Breakfast Area
- Dining Room: Other
- Laundry: Inside Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Parking: No Garage, RV Access, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
Location
- County: El Dorado
- Cross Streets: Kingvale
- Driving Directions: Take Mother Lode Drive to Kingvale, about 2 blocks west of the Y. Turn left onto Shinn Ranch Road. Keep going to the end at the gate.
School Information
- School District: El Dorado
- Elem School District: Mother Lode
- Midd School District: Mother Lode
- High School District: El Dorado Union High
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Other
- Heating Fuel: Other
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic System
- Water: Meter on Site, Meter Paid, Public
- Utility Description: Public, Electric, Internet Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Vintage, Farmhouse
- Construction: Frame, Wood
- Basement: Yes
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,166
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
- Year Built: 1880
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Property View: Orchard, Panoramic, Pasture, Hills, Water, Woods, Mountains
- Mountain views: Yes
- Lot Size (Acres): 40
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742,400
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved
- Irrigation System: Public District, Meter on Site, Meter Paid
- Topography: Rolling, Snow Line Below, Level, Trees Many
- Lot Description: Meadow East, Corner, Pond Year Round
- Fencing (Description): Partial, Entry Gate
Horse Property
- Horse Property: Yes
- Horse Facility Desc.: None
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- APN: 331-620-037-000
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Schools
Schools serving 5520 Mother Lode Dr
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Indian Creek Elementary School 6701 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667 | K-4 | 3.3 mi |
Herbert C. Green Middle School 3781 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667 | 5-8 | 3.5 mi |
Union Mine High School 6530 Koki Ln., Diamond Springs, CA 95623 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5520 Mother Lode Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/03/2026
Listed
$900,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5520 Mother Lode Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,503
2%
$138,140
2%
2024
$1,473
3%
$135,432
2%
2023
$1,428
—
$132,777
2%
2022
$1,424
1%
$130,175
2%
2021
$1,405
1%
$127,624
1%
2020
$1,386
2%
$126,316
2%
2019
$1,365
3%
$123,840
2%
2018
$1,328
2%
$121,413
2%
2017
$1,305
1%
$119,034
2%
2016
$1,291
4%
$116,701
2%
2015
$1,247
1%
$114,950
2%
2013
$1,232
—
$112,701
—
2013
$1,232
—
$112,193
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5520 Mother Lode Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 (MLS# 226000278) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5520 Mother Lode Drive is currently listed for $900,000 and was received on January 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 5520 Mother Lode Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Placerville? You can browse all Placerville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

