1050 Moody Ridge Road
Alta, CA, 95701
$
299,000
Baths0.0
Monthly Estimate*
$
1,888
Studio for $299,000. The lot size is 19.
Welcome to 1050 Moody Ridge Road in Alta, a rare opportunity to create your dream retreat on nearly 19 acres of private, scenic Sierra Nevada landscape. (includes APN: 063-420-026 (8.8) & 063-420-019 (10.2)) Per county records, this property is designated as a 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence and features a 740 sq. ft. engineered home currently at the framed shell stage, offering a solid foundation and ready for your custom finish. Positioned to capture truly jaw-dropping views, this property already has an impressive head start with extensive infrastructure in place: Productive well (approx. 10 GPM) w/a 2,600-gallon water storage tank; Installed septic system (1,500-gallon tank w/three 50' leach lines); Plumbed RV clean out; 60' long, 5.5' tall keystone retaining wall; Two 40' shipping containers for storage. Additional outbuildings include an Outdoor shower structure w/claw foot tub ready for plumbing; a 24' x 12' shed with shingle roof and a 16' x 8' shed. A Yurt sits on an over built expansive 24' x 24' custom cedar deck, milled from trees harvested directly on the property, complete with engineered plans requiring 4x4 posts/1' deep and no rebar. Seller used 6x6 posts/3' deep w/rebar. The land itself is equally impressive, featuring a fully fenced upper portion for added privacy and protection, along with a beautifully established 30' x 70' garden area. Enjoy a variety of maturing fruit trees and plantings including plum, persimmon, Gravenstein and Fuji apples, shensheki Asian pear, Bing cherry, peaches, plus seasonal blooms and perennials such as lupine, poppies, sunflowers, asparagus, and comfrey. The adjoining 10.2-acre parcel is included, bringing the total to approximately 19 acres. This additional acreage offers striking rock outcroppings and endless potential for a future ADU, guest cabin, or private retreat space. Designed with an off-grid lifestyle in mind, there is a prepared rough graded pad for solar installation. Just minutes to I-80, yet worlds away in feel, you'll enjoy easy access to endless outdoor recreation including the American River Canyon, Euchre Bar Trail, Green Valley Trail, Lovers Leap, and Rollins Lake for fishing, boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Conveniently situated approx. 45 to Reno; 1.5 to Sac Airport. Are you ready for this adventure?
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Features
General
Sewer
Septic Tank
Utilities
Propane
Development Status
Public Report Available
Other
Zoning
Res Ag
HOA Fee
0
Crops
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View
Mountains
Topography
Lot Sloped
Downslope
Rock Outcropping
Snow Line Above
Trees
Lot Grade Varies
Property Subtype
Residential Acreage
Current Use
Residential
Elevation
0
County
Placer
Property Type
Land
HOA
N
Distance To Electric
Electricity Within 500 Ft
Distance To Sewer
Septic At Site
Possible Use
Residential
Single Family
Other Structures
Residence
Shed(s)
Miscellaneous Building(s)
Close Price
0.0
Status
Active
Directions
I80 E to exit 146 (Alta Exit) (R) to stop sign and immediate (L) Casa Loma to (R) on Moody Ridge (follow directionals)
City
Alta
High School District
Placer Union High
Zoning Description
Agricultural/Residential
Residential
Horses Allowed
MLS Area
12305
Lot Size Square Feet
827640.0
Standard Status
Active
Middle/Junior School District
Alta-Dutch Flat
Elementary School District
Alta-Dutch Flat
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Exterior
Vegetation
Brush
Trees Many
Fencing
Partial
Wood
Lot Features
Building Pad
Shape Irregular
Shape Regular
Water Source
Domestic Well Storage Tank
Domestic Well With Pump
Total Parking
0.0
Lot Size Acres
19.0
Road Surface Type
Dirt
Gravel
Lot Size Source
Assessor Agent-Fill
Road Frontage Type
Private Road
Other Equipment
Orchard
Number of Lots
0
Road Responsibility
Private Maintained Road
Horse Y/N
N
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* Excluded Features
List By
Foothill Properties
Broker
tami@tamihampshire.com
Email
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
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Nearby
Lots and land listings in Alta, CA
Average List Price
$240,843
Percent of Sale Price
19%
About Alta, CA
568
Population
2%
Since 2002
$
48,533
Median Income
52.99
Median Age
19%
Households with Children
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3193852
Elementary School
3193729
Middle School
Unknown High School
High School
Pricing History
| Date |
Price |
Price Change |
Description |
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6/21/2026
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$299,000
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-10.75%
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Price Down
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5/16/2026
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$335,000
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Listed Price
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