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$1,838,224$586 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,035,000 on Oct 12, 2018

14478 MATTERHORN

TRUCKEE, CA 96161
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
3,137 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$1.8M
$1.8M low$1.9M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,035,000 · Oct 12, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,992 (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.$1,177,712 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$227,628
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$950,084
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,154,620
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,328,130

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1997
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 3,137 ft²

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 · 2.5 mi
H
Truckee High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
M
Alder Creek Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 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

14478 Matterhorn 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 more than 97% of homes in Nevada County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Nevada County
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Nevada County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Tahoe Donner
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Nevada County

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
$360K$6.4M

This home is worth more than 81% 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$1,838,224
CheaperTypical $1,015,439Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$586
CheaperTypical $583Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area3,137 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,875 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 14478 Matterhorn ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTahoe DonnerTruckee 96161Nevada County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,838,22491% of homes81% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$58661% of homes51% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than3,137 ft²91% of homes84% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac87% of homes74% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than199668% of homes60% of homes76% of homes

About 14478 Matterhorn

How much is 14478 Matterhorn, Truckee, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 14478 Matterhorn, Truckee, CA is $1,838,224 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,757,945 to $1,918,503. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 14478 Matterhorn, Truckee, CA last sell?

14478 Matterhorn, Truckee, CA last sold on Oct 12, 2018 for $1,035,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 14478 Matterhorn, Truckee, CA?

14478 Matterhorn, Truckee, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,137 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 14478 Matterhorn, Truckee, CA built?

14478 Matterhorn, Truckee, CA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 14478 Matterhorn, Truckee, CA?

14478 Matterhorn, 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 14478 Matterhorn, Truckee, CA compare to other homes in Truckee 96161?

Among the 18,285 homes in Truckee 96161, it is worth more than 81% of them ($1,838,224 against a typical $1,015,439), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($586 against a typical $583), it is bigger than 84% of them (3,137 ft² against a typical 1,875 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1996 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Nevada County, it is worth more than 97% 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 14478 Matterhorn, Truckee, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 14478 Matterhorn, Truckee, CA was $13,992. The county assessed it at $1,177,712.

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