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Last sold for $142,000 on Jun 13, 2008

12897 PALISADE ST

TRUCKEE, CA 96161
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,284 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.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$142,000 · Jun 13, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,844 (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.$1,366,085 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$223,362
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,142,723
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,339,300

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system 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

Transaction History(4)

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

12897 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.

  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Donner Lake
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Nevada County
  • Among the newest homes in Donner Lake

How it measures up in Truckee 96161

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

Living area2,284 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,882 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 12897 Palisade St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDonner LakeTruckee 96161Nevada County
Living areabigger than2,284 ft²79% of homes65% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac36% of homes12% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than2020almost all homes96% of homes98% of homes

About 12897 Palisade St

When did 12897 Palisade St, Truckee, CA last sell?

12897 Palisade St, Truckee, CA last sold on Jun 13, 2008 for $142,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12897 Palisade St, Truckee, CA?

12897 Palisade St, Truckee, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,284 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 12897 Palisade St, Truckee, CA built?

12897 Palisade St, Truckee, CA was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 12897 Palisade St, Truckee, CA?

12897 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 12897 Palisade St, Truckee, CA compare to other homes in Truckee 96161?

Among the 18,284 homes in Truckee 96161, it is bigger than 65% of them (2,284 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 96% of them (2020 against a typical 1992). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12897 Palisade St, Truckee, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12897 Palisade St, Truckee, CA was $15,844. The county assessed it at $1,366,085.

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