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$942,002$844 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

6870 RIVER RD

TRUCKEE, CA 96161
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,116 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.
1.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$942K
$829K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,521 (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.$129,349 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,570
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$87,779
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$126,813

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.61
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
75
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
42
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
63
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
27
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Bungalow
CountyPLACER
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Truckee High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.6 mi
E
Truckee Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 6.6 mi
M
Alder Creek Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.1 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

6870 River Rd 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 80% of homes in Placer County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Placer County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Truckee 96161
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Truckee 96161
  • Older than 95% 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
$366K$5.5M

This home is worth more than 41% 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$942,002
CheaperTypical $1,036,420Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$844
CheaperTypical $597Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,116 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,876 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size1.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 6870 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTruckee 96161Placer County
Estimated valuepricier than$942,00241% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$84487% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,116 ft²11% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.1 ac92% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than19675% of homes13% of homes

About 6870 River Rd

How much is 6870 River Rd, Truckee, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6870 River Rd, Truckee, CA is $942,002 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $828,723 to $1,055,281. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6870 River Rd, Truckee, CA last sell?

6870 River Rd, Truckee, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6870 River Rd, Truckee, CA?

6870 River Rd, Truckee, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,116 square feet of living space.

When was 6870 River Rd, Truckee, CA built?

6870 River Rd, Truckee, CA was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. It is a bungalow home.

What schools serve 6870 River Rd, Truckee, CA?

6870 River Rd, Truckee, CA is assigned to Truckee High School (high), rated A; Truckee Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; 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 6870 River Rd, Truckee, CA compare to other homes in Truckee 96161?

Among the 18,284 homes in Truckee 96161, it is worth more than 41% of them ($942,002 against a typical $1,036,420), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($844 against a typical $597), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,116 ft² against a typical 1,876 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (1.1 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1967 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Placer County, it is worth more than 80% 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 6870 River Rd, Truckee, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6870 River Rd, Truckee, CA was $1,521. The county assessed it at $129,349.

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