Placer Homes with Residential Acreage Property Subtype

Welcome to Placer County, California, a stunning region that perfectly blends natural beauty with vibrant community life. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Placer County is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, outdoor recreational opportunities, and charming towns. From the bustling city of Roseville to the historic allure of Auburn, this area offers a diverse lifestyle that caters to everyone, whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both.

One of the standout features of Placer County is its availability of homes with residential acreage. Imagine waking up to the serene beauty of your own expansive property, surrounded by the tranquility of nature. Homes with residential acreage in this region provide the perfect canvas for those looking to cultivate their dream lifestyle—be it a sprawling garden, a small vineyard, or simply a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of urban living.

These properties not only offer ample space for personal expression but also foster a sense of community. With neighbors who share a love for the outdoors and a passion for country living, you'll find a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Plus, with easy access to hiking trails, lakes, and parks, your weekends can be filled with adventure, whether it's hiking in the stunning Tahoe National Forest or enjoying a picnic by Folsom Lake.

Choosing a home with residential acreage in Placer County means embracing a lifestyle where nature and community harmoniously coexist. Discover the possibilities and make this enchanting region your new home today!

Newest Placer Homes with Residential Acreage Property Subtype

$549,000

226112395 MLS

Nestled in the popular rural community of Thermalands, this remarkable 20.39-acre property offers a rare combination of history, natural beauty, privacy, and possibilities. The Thermalands region has deep roots in western Placer County history, gaining prominence in the late 1920s when the area's unique thermal temperature belt was promoted as ideal for growing citrus and oranges. Today, Thermalands remains a close-knit rural community with its own community center, fire station, 4-H Club, and Sportsman's Club. Adding to the property's special character, this land has been owned by the same family for more than 100 years; an increasingly rare legacy and a wonderful opportunity for a new owner to create the property's next chapter. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS 20.39 acres in the desirable Thermalands area of Lincoln. Owned by the same family for over 100 years. Located in an area currently zoned for 10-acre minimum parcels. Potential lot split offers additional possibilities. Private driveway leading to an elevated hilltop setting. Beautiful panoramic countryside views, including views of the Sutter Buttes on clear days. Property is fenced. Existing well and septic system. Irrigation ditch runs through the property. Potential opportunity to purchase irrigation water from Nevada Irrigation District, subject to application and approval Beautiful natural landscape featuring majestic native oaks in several varieties and foothill pines. Small outbuilding that was previously used as a residence. Older small barn. Thermalands Fire Station conveniently located just down the road, less than a mile away. Enjoy the tranquility of a rural setting while being just minutes from Camp Far West Reservoir, a popular destination for boating, fishing, camping, and outdoor recreation. The reservoir is especially unique because it spans portions of Placer, Nevada, and Yuba counties. Opportunities to acquire acreage with this much history, character, and potential are becoming increasingly difficult to find. With 20.39 acres, more than a century of family ownership, a private hilltop setting, beautiful native trees, sweeping views, and multiple possibilities for future use, this special Thermalands property offers the chance to create something uniquely your own while becoming part of one of Lincoln's historic rural communities.

8065 Lakeview Lane, Lincoln

Listing courtesy of American Home Realty.

$599,000

226112800 MLS

Beautiful Rare View Property. See the snow-capped Sierras, Sacramento Valley, City Lights, Coastal Range and Mount Diablo. Perc and Mantle test completed. Capped Well. Gravity Fed irrigation water. Paved driveway. Great neighbors. Very peaceful and quiet. All in the great Loomis Unified and Del Oro High School districts.

Butler Rd, Penryn

Listing courtesy of American Home Realty.

$349,000

226112249 MLS

EXCEPTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY - 4 SEPARATE PARCELS totaling approximately 7.1 acres! Zoned RM-DL4 SF, allowing approximately 4+ units per acre, offering outstanding potential for multiple homes, duplexes, triplexes, or other multifamily possibilities, subject to county approval and applicable requirements. All four parcels already have FHPUD water meters installed, with a meter map available. Electricity, telephone, cable, and internet are available at the end of Harrison. A small existing cabin includes an installed septic system, a 4th water meter for the house, and existing power. The property features level, usable land with a gentle rolling grade toward the rear parcel, mature trees, and plenty of room to create a private residential setting. BLM land borders the south side, adding to the sense of open space and privacy. Conveniently located within walking distance to town, schools, and restaurants, this property combines development potential with an excellent location. With approximately 7.1 acres across four separate parcels, there are numerous possibilities for additional homes, duplexes, triplexes, or multifamily development.Included parcels: APN# 007-220-058-000 APN# 007-220-059-000 APN# 007-220-060-000 APN# 007-220-061-000 A rare opportunity to acquire multiple contiguous parcels with existing water infrastructure, utilities nearby, an existing cabin, and significant future development potential.

24825 Harrison Street, Foresthill

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Gold.

$140,000

226110429 MLS

27.9 Acres tucked into the peaceful Sugar Pine Lake Recreation Area with access from county-maintained Big Dipper Road, this beautiful off-grid property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of the mountains with a story to tell. Once enjoyed by the current owners as children, the property has been left to nature and is now wonderfully overgrown, creating an adventurous landscape waiting to be discovered. Explore old roads meandering through the forest, a ridge with beautiful views, and an approximately 5-acre meadow that was historically the site of a community garden in the 1800s. Remnants of days gone by include a black walnut, cherry tree and other established trees, along with the site of a home originally built in 1913. Family memories tell of a spring once piped to a horse trough in the meadow and a small pond where children swam, features that may offer intriguing possibilities for the next steward of this remarkable land. Surrounded by outstanding year-round recreation, enjoy nearby hiking, biking, hunting, kayaking and fishing. HOV trails are just a few miles away, China Wall offers winter cross-country skiing, and Foresthill roads lead to spectacular destinations including French Meadows and Hell Hole Reservoir. This is more than acreage, it is an opportunity to reconnect with the land, uncover its history, and create your own mountain legacy. Enjoy fresh air, peaceful surroundings, brilliant night skies and the privacy of a small rural mountain community. Come explore what nature has been quietly preserving.

27999 Big Dipper Road, Foresthill

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty of California, Inc..

$1,250,000

226106709 MLS

An extraordinary opportunity to develop approximately 28 acres of nearly level, 100% usable land in the heart of Auburn ideally positioned for a premier residential subdivision of an estimated 22 to 23 lots. Zoned Residential Agriculture with a 40,000-square-foot minimum building site and served by all essential utilities at the site. Flexible: full subdivision, signature private estate, or a straightforward four-way split. Opportunities of this scale, quality, and location simply do not come along in Auburn.

11120 Kemper Road, Auburn

Listing courtesy of S & J Property Management and Real Estate, Inc..

$550,000

226094325 MLS

Rare opportunity to own 45 gorgeous acres in Meadow Vista. Build your dream home on your dream property! Topography ranges from flat to rolling to sloping to a ridgetop with beautiful long range views. Incredible equestrian property. Where else do you have the opportunity to take your morning ride without leaving your own land? The lot begins at Placer Hills Road and continues deep into nature and solitude. The possibilities are endless with so many fantastic choices as to where to place your home. There is an old fenced apple orchard also. Midway Heights water and PG@E power is contiguous to the parcel (buyer to confirm). The quaint towns of Meadow Vista and Colfax are minutes away. World class hiking, biking and rafting are right here! Skiing and boarding are 45 minutes. Lake Tahoe is an hour. The perfect location and elevation, usually above the fog and below the snow (not always:). A few minutes from I-80, yet a world away!

19040 Placer Hills Road, Meadow Vista

Listing courtesy of J. Ellen Realty.

$825,000

226108748 MLS

Nearly 50-Acre Gated Estate Property Prime Placer County Location.Rare opportunity to own nearly 50 acres in a prestigious gated community of large estate properties. This beautifully situated ranch property offers soft, rolling grasslands dotted with mature native oak trees, expansive views, and an exceptional building site overlooking a natural topographic swell ideally suited for a future pond. An irrigation canal runs through the property and is strategically positioned to provide gravity-fed water to a potential 2-acre pond, creating an extraordinary opportunity for a private ranch estate, equestrian property, or recreational retreat. The property is exceptionally easy to access, with paved roads bordering three sides. The entire perimeter has been professionally fenced and gated, providing privacy, security, and an attractive finished appearance. Nearly 50 acres of gently rolling grassland,Mature native oak trees throughout.Prime building site with panoramic views,Potential for an approximately 2-acre pond,Irrigation canal strategically located for gravity-fed pond development,No HOA CC&Rs are in place to preserve the character and harmony of the community,Paved road frontage on 3 sides,Professionally fenced and gated perimeter Electrical service available at the property,Well tested at 10+ GPM,Perc and mantle completed,,Close to Placer Land Trust properties and Hidden Falls Regional Park Beautiful Sacramento Valley and surrounding foothill views This is a rare opportunity to create a private Northern California estate in an established community of substantial ranch properties, while enjoying the freedom and privacy of nearly 50 acres.Build-to-suit opportunity: The current owner is willing to consider a build-to-suit arrangement tailored to a qualified buyer's vision and requirements. A truly exceptional property for those seeking privacy, views, usable acreage, and the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind ranch estate.

4042 Wilson Town Road, Lincoln

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.

$1,280,000

226107522 MLS

AGRICULTURAL PARADISE!Discover an extraordinary 84+ acre agricultural estate nestled within a secure gated subdivision and surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern California. Offering breathtaking views, abundant water resources, extensive fencing, upgraded infrastructure, and multiple potential building sites, this property presents a rare opportunity for a private ranch, agricultural estate, or recreational retreat with Breathtaking Northern California Views Enjoy sweeping panoramic views stretching across Downtown Sacramento, Mount Diablo, and the Coastal Range. The elevated setting provides an ever-changing backdrop and an exceptional sense of privacy and open space. At the heart of the property is a 1.83-surface-acre pond approximately 25 feet deep, creating a beautiful centerpiece while providing valuable agricultural and ranching potential.The pond is supported by a completely rebuilt dam featuring a substantial rock spillway, providing an impressive and durable water-management improvement.An NID irrigation canal runs through the property, providing an important source of irrigation water. The property also includes a water filtration system powered by a propane generator. The system has not been used by the current owner but provides additional infrastructure and potential for future agricultural use. Approximately 55 acres are irrigated, reportedly receives approximately 20 inches of irrigation water during the summer and 10 inches during the winter, providing favorable conditions for maintaining irrigated acreage and supporting a variety of agricultural uses. Fully Fenced & Secure The entire property is enclosed with approximately 8-foot galvanized game fencing, including gates, providing an exceptional level of security and containment for livestock, horses, wildlife management, or recreational use. With more than a mile of substantial perimeter fencing, the property is exceptionally well suited for a private ranch or agricultural operation

4565 Wilson Town Road, Lincoln

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.

$575,000

226107041 MLS

Your opportunity for privacy and breathtaking panoramic views is here! Huge private parcel close to the North Fork of the American River and 20 minutes to the historic town of Colfax.Lots of timber such as ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir.Gold mining was very prevalent in the area! There are also 3 other smaller parcels included in sale along secluded indian creek , 064040035 8.6 acres , 064040069 4.1 acres and 064040052 5.3 acres.Financing via Farm loans is a possibility in the area. Property in vicinity of 1800 Iowa Hill Road

1800 Iowa Hill Road, Colfax

Listing courtesy of Real Estate Source Inc.

$290,000

226106482 MLS

Discover a rare opportunity to create your ideal home on this mostly level 2-acre parcel in historic Dutch Flat. Surrounded by mature trees including pines, oaks and even apples, this property offers a beautiful setting and an excellent head start on a future residential project. The property includes a permitted, well-constructed 680 square foot garage, along with an additional approximately 350 square foot space containing an unpermitted kitchenette and bath with shower.There is an installed permitted septic system for a future three bedroom house that is currently connected to the garage building. PCWA water is connected to the existing building and PCWA untreated water is available for irrigation. Two additional storage sheds provide added functionality.This is a unique opportunity for a buyer with vision to complete a residential project that already has significant infrastructure in place. The Dutch Flat-Alta area offers easy access to year-round recreation, including skiing and snow-boarding at popular nearby resorts, as well as hiking, boating, and fishing at Rollins Lake and along the American and Bear Rivers.There are two outstanding restaurants for top of the line dining, a community swimming pool, and the Dutch Flat Community Center which provides a welcoming gathering place for potlucks, White Elephant Sales, and a variety of community social events. Convenient access to I-80 makes this property a must see. Easy to show.

33525 Main Street, Alta

Listing courtesy of Alta Realty.

$143,000

226106400 MLS

Bring your vision to life on this level 1-acre lot in Sheridan! Whether you're dreaming of building a home with room for an ADU and shop, or looking for an investment opportunity, this property offers plenty of possibilities. Zoned RM-DL10-Dc (Multifamily Residential). Electricity, gas, sewer, and public water are available at or near the street, and the area may qualify for USDA financing. Enjoy a peaceful small-town setting while staying conveniently close to Beale Air Force Base, Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and Camp Far West Lake. A wonderful opportunity to create something of your own with space to grow! Buyer to verify permitted uses, utilities, USDA eligibility, flood information, and development requirements.

10th Street, Sheridan

Listing courtesy of HomeSmart ICARE Realty.

$250,000

226105714 MLS

Quiet Mt. Vernon location in wine country, offering the perfect combination of peaceful country living while still being close to the city. This beautiful acreage features a gorgeous year-round pond, mostly level terrain, and is surrounded by million-dollar homes. The property includes an existing building site from a previous residence and is located on a County-maintained road eliminating road association dues. The original home was lost to fire, and portions of the structure remain, creating the potential for significant County building credits, reduced development costs, and other benefits when rebuilding. Take advantage of the existing improvements and create your dream home in this highly desirable area. Seller financing available.

5845 Mount Vernon Road, Auburn

Listing courtesy of ARR Capital.

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