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Property Description
Thoughtfully updated throughout, this beautifully improved property blends modern comfort with timeless mountain charm. Recent upgrades include fresh interior and exterior paint on both the home and detached garage, all-new flooring, updated trim, new switches and cover plates, and mostly new energy-efficient lighting. Enjoy year-round comfort with newly installed mini-split heating and air conditioning units, along with a brand-new cast iron wood stove. The remodeled kitchen features freshly painted and reconfigured cabinetry, an expanded island, and a premium new dishwasher, while the laundry room boasts new cabinetry and top-of-the-line washer and dryer. Both bathrooms have been refreshed with new paint and new toilets. Additional enhancements include a refinished and recently stained deck with new railings, new blackout blinds and curtains throughout, custom built-in office shelving, a striking reclaimed wood accent wall in the guest bedroom, added insulation above both garages, new lighting in the detached garage, and a new basement exterior door. Outside, the property has been further enhanced with a privacy fence, orchard fencing, reseeded lawn, and newly planted fruit trees, creating a beautiful and functional outdoor setting.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 485 Idle Hour Dr
General
- Price: $560,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Plumas_MLS
- MLS ID: 2600720
- Updated: 7/12/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bath in Primary Bedroom, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Loft, Utility Room
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning Stove
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Landscaping
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Off Street, RV Access/Parking, Unpaved, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: Portola
- County: Plumas
- Cross Streets: Taylor St
- Driving Directions: S Gulling St to Taylor Ave. Turn right on Idle Hour Dr, follow to end and it becomes a private driveway. House on left at top of driveway.
School Information
- Elementary School: Plumas Unified
- Middle School: Plumas Unified
- High School: Plumas Unified
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Propane
- Water Heater: Propane
Utilities
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Propane, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Frame, Wood Siding, Stick Built
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,026
- Living Area: 2,026 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1985
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain(s)
- Lot Size (Acres): 8.83
- Topography: Level, Sloping
- Lot Features: Wooded, Backs to Greenbelt/Park, Level
- Trees/Vegetation: Pine, Wooded
- Zoning: S-3
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Horse Property
- Horse Facility Desc.: Horses Allowed
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
- Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 126-060-010
Listed by Dickson Realty Portola, Craig MacLeod
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Schools
Schools serving 485 Idle Hour Dr
School District:Plumas Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School 895 West Street, Portola, CA 96122 | K-6 | 1.5 mi |
Pioneer/Quincy Elementary School 175 South Mill Creek Road, Quincy, CA 95971 | K-6 | 25.5 mi |
Indian Valley Elementary School, Greenville, CA 225 Grand Street, Greenville, CA 95947 | K-6 | 34.7 mi |
Portola Junior/Senior High School 155 6th Avenue, Portola, CA 96122 | 7-12 | 1 mi |
Quincy Junior/Senior High School 6 Quincy Junction Road, Quincy, CA 95971 | 7-12 | 27.3 mi |
Greenville Junior/Senior High School 117 Grand Street, Greenville, CA 95947 | 7-12 | 34.7 mi |
Chester Elementary School 158 Aspen Street, Chester, CA 96020 | K-6 | 53.6 mi |
Chester Junior/Senior High School 612 First St., Chester, CA 96020 | 7-12 | 53.4 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 485 Idle Hour Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/09/2026
Listed
$560,000
55.56%
MLS
1/17/2023
Sold
$360,000
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Public Record
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 485 Idle Hour Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,831
28%
$374,544
2%
2023
$2,992
—
$367,200
31%
2023
$2,992
1%
$280,500
2%
2022
$2,975
8%
$274,172
7%
2021
$2,742
2%
$255,306
5%
2020
$2,699
5%
$243,149
5%
2019
$2,569
8%
$231,571
5%
2018
$2,388
9%
$220,544
7%
2017
$2,191
10%
$206,492
3%
2016
$1,986
2%
$199,737
2%
2015
$1,954
—
$196,425
—
2014
$1,957
—
$196,425
—
2013
$1,954
—
$196,425
—
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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485 Idle Hour Drive, Portola, CA 96122 (MLS# 2600720) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 485 Idle Hour Drive is currently listed for $560,000 and was received on July 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 485 Idle Hour Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Portola? You can browse all Portola real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

