The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 95717 sells for about $717,000, or $357 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,990 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Placer County, California (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 95717 — Gold Run
The market in 94028 remains highly exclusive with very low inventory and high price points, driven by demand from high-net-worth buyers. While sales volume is low, prices have remained resilient due to the scarcity of available properties in this prestigious enclave.
This ZIP is best suited for high-net-worth families and executives seeking privacy, large lots, and proximity to major regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
38% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 40.0% — 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 8.4%/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 8.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 94028
The area reports very low crime rates, consistent with its status as an affluent, low-density residential enclave.
Schools serving this area are highly rated, consistently ranking among the top-performing districts in the state.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk and requires specialized property insurance coverage due to its location in a wildland-urban interface.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major Silicon Valley employment hubs, with limited new development due to strict zoning and land-use constraints.
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%).
Residents primarily commute by private vehicle to nearby tech employment centers, with limited access to public transit options.
The area features access to exclusive private golf clubs, equestrian trails, and proximity to regional open space preserves.
The rental market is extremely thin, characterized by high-end single-family homes with very low turnover and minimal investor activity.
The local economy is anchored by the proximity to Stanford University and the broader Silicon Valley technology and venture capital sectors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use, with access to I-280 providing the primary corridor to employment centers.
Development is strictly limited by local zoning ordinances, focusing on the preservation of large-lot residential character.
The county assessor operates under state-mandated assessment rules, with property values adjusted annually based on the CPI, capped at 2%.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including local school district bonds and regional flood control assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk, with some carriers limiting new policies in the area.
California is a non-judicial foreclosure state, with a standard notice of default and trustee sale process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive Transfer Disclosure Statement covering all known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 94028.
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 Fairgrounds4.612.5 mi
- DarkHorse Golf Club3.915.6 mi
- Forest House Lodge4.711.7 mi
- Crazy Horse Saloon & Grill4.510.6 mi
- Stone House4.410.5 mi
- Empire Mine State Historic Park4.810.9 mi
- Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park4.612.9 mi
- Edwards Crossing Bridge4.612.3 mi
- Pioneer Park4.510.2 mi
- Condon Park4.512.4 mi
- Edwards Crossing Bridge4.612.3 mi
- Gold Vibe Kombuchary4.98.9 mi
- The Center For the Arts4.812 mi
- Miners Foundry Cultural Center4.710.7 mi
- Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum4.810.2 mi
- Nyack Snow Park4.311.3 mi
- Empire Mine State Historic Park4.810.9 mi
- Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park4.612.9 mi
- Edwards Crossing Bridge4.612.3 mi
- Pioneer Park4.510.2 mi
- Alta Sierra Country Club4.411.6 mi
- BriarPatch Food Co-op4.511.6 mi
- Safeway4.210.6 mi
- Safeway4.111.9 mi
- NAPA Auto Parts RBL - Grass Valley4.411.4 mi
- Dollar General3.810.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Private club offering golf and social amenities.
Popular hiking trail with regional views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Coherence hold-out: this pass's median price ($15,500,000) sat outside the 0.25–4× band around Placer County's retained level and was not stored. Coherence hold-out: this pass's median rent ($12,000) sat outside the 0.25–4× band around Placer County's retained level and was not stored.