The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 95701 sells for about $685,000, or $342 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,150 a month.
ZIP 95701 — Alta
The housing market in 95701 remains stable with low inventory and moderate price growth. High commute times and wildfire risk continue to be primary factors influencing buyer demand and insurance costs in this rural mountain community.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, remote workers seeking a mountain lifestyle, and those looking for a quiet, rural environment away from the urban core.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 10.3% · poverty 8.1% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 95701
The area is located in a high-risk zone for wildfire activity typical of the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism and recreation, with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Commute times are significantly higher than the national average, often exceeding 45 minutes due to the mountainous terrain and distance to the Sacramento employment core.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including hiking trails, proximity to Sierra Nevada lakes, and seasonal mountain sports.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, with a notable presence of seasonal and short-term vacation rentals.
The local economy is primarily supported by tourism, forestry, and small-scale service industries, with many residents commuting to the Sacramento metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles via state highway corridors; public transit options are extremely limited.
Development is strictly constrained by environmental regulations and the rural nature of the geography.
Parcels are subject to various fire protection and school district assessments common in rural Placer County.
Property insurance availability is constrained by high wildfire risk, leading to reliance on the California FAIR Plan for many homeowners.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profile for ZCTA 95701.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Nevada County Fairgrounds4.615.2 mi
- DarkHorse Golf Club3.919 mi
- Forest House Lodge4.713.7 mi
- Crazy Horse Saloon & Grill4.512.5 mi
- Stone House4.412.3 mi
- Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park4.612 mi
- Edwards Crossing Bridge4.612.9 mi
- Pioneer Park4.512.1 mi
- Gold Vibe Kombuchary4.911.4 mi
- Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum4.812.3 mi
- Edwards Crossing Bridge4.612.9 mi
- Gold Vibe Kombuchary4.911.4 mi
- The Center For the Arts4.814.5 mi
- Miners Foundry Cultural Center4.712.6 mi
- Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum4.812.3 mi
- Emerald Pools Trail4.610.1 mi
- Nyack Snow Park4.37.9 mi
- Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park4.612 mi
- Thousand Trails Snowflower4.112.3 mi
- Edwards Crossing Bridge4.612.9 mi
- Safeway4.212.9 mi
- Dollar General4.212.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation access.
Popular for fishing, rafting, and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.