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$679,138$447 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

12859 PALISADE ST

TRUCKEE, CA 96161
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,520 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$679K
$624K low$735K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,643 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$185,791 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,862
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$160,929
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$182,149
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$690,840

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyNEVADA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 1,520 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Truckee Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Truckee High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Alder Creek Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi

District: Tahoe-Truckee Joint Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 96161These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.260

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.45%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,932
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$119,204
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$151,659
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.61 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

12859 Palisade St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in Truckee 96161
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Donner Lake
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Truckee 96161
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Nevada County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Truckee 96161

What homes are worth in Truckee 96161

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$338K$6.3M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Truckee 96161.

How it measures up in Truckee 96161

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Truckee 96161.

Estimated value$679,138
CheaperTypical $1,026,665Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$447
CheaperTypical $593Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,882 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 12859 Palisade St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDonner LakeTruckee 96161Nevada County
Estimated valuepricier than$679,13821% of homes15% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4473% of homes9% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,520 ft²53% of homes33% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac36% of homes12% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than197860% of homes21% of homes33% of homes

About 12859 Palisade St

How much is 12859 Palisade St, Truckee, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12859 Palisade St, Truckee, CA is $679,138 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $623,687 to $734,589. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12859 Palisade St, Truckee, CA last sell?

12859 Palisade St, Truckee, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12859 Palisade St, Truckee, CA?

12859 Palisade St, Truckee, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,520 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 12859 Palisade St, Truckee, CA built?

12859 Palisade St, Truckee, CA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12859 Palisade St, Truckee, CA?

12859 Palisade St, Truckee, CA is assigned to Truckee Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Truckee High School (high), rated A; Alder Creek Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Tahoe-Truckee Joint Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12859 Palisade St, Truckee, CA compare to other homes in Truckee 96161?

Among the 18,284 homes in Truckee 96161, it is worth more than 15% of them ($679,138 against a typical $1,026,665), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($447 against a typical $593), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,520 ft² against a typical 1,882 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1978 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Nevada County, it is worth more than 58% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12859 Palisade St, Truckee, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12859 Palisade St, Truckee, CA was $3,643. The county assessed it at $185,791.

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