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About this home
Custom craftsmanship meets country living on 2.5 usable acres in Newcastle. This single-story, approximately 2,400-square-foot home offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with each bedroom featuring its own exterior entrance for added flexibility and connection to the outdoors. Distinctive finishes include soapstone countertops throughout, an Live Edge 2.5 inch thick elm wood kitchen island, a separate butler's pantry, and an American River rock fireplace that brings warmth and character to the living space. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet and a generous bathroom with a step-free shower entry. Large laundry room with copper sink. Outside, enjoy a private salt water pool framed by 12 redwoods, creating an inviting setting for relaxing and entertaining. Two barns provide versatile space for livestock, hobbies, equipment, or workshop use, while usable acreage offers room to garden and enjoy the rural lifestyle. An electric entry gate, secondary access from a side road, a two-car garage, and room for RV parking add everyday convenience. Eleven documented county permits reflect the property's extensive improvements. Home, pest, and pool inspections have been completed, with reports available for review. A distinctive Newcastle property combining thoughtful design, outdoor living, and room to pursue your passions.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$625Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Lori McIntosh•DRE #02122219• GUIDE Real Estate
Washington Trail, located between Auburn Ravine and the Newcastle foothills, is a residential and semi-rural Newcastle neighborhood with winding lanes and oak-dotted open space. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the small cluster at Taylor Rd and Newcastle Rd, where local storefronts and roadside stops set a low-key, day-to-day rhythm. Housing trends toward ranch-style homes and newer builds on larger lots, with long driveways and a strong sense of separation from traffic. The landscape reads as Sierra foothill—rolling grades, seasonal creeks, and wide skies. Daily errands and casual meetups often orbit nearby Newcastle Produce and Ikeda’s California Country Market. Outdoor time points toward Auburn State Recreation Area and the American River corridor.
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Offer insights
5945 Virginiatown Rd · $1,500,000
$1.53M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.53M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
4 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Cathedral ceilings
Two fireplaces, including a wood-burning fireplace in the family room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
Double sinks in the primary bathroom
Other bathroom features include a closet, double sinks, and a window
Kitchen
Breakfast area
Butler’s pantry
Pantry cabinet
Kitchen island
Other countertops
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry sink
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Ceiling fans
Propane heating
Wood stove
Exterior features
Front and back yards
Cross-fenced
Garden
Low-maintenance landscaping
Private saltwater pool with pool sweep and pool house
Barn
Horse amenities include trailer and hay storage
Home design
Single-story custom ranchette
Updated and remodeled
Parking
Deck
Garage door opener
Paved, gated driveway
Construction
Built in 1974
Composition roof
Utilities
Well water
Septic system
Leased propane tank
220-volt electricity
Agricultural well and irrigation available
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Install a new energy storage system in a detached garage. The work includes installing two Tesla Powerwalls, a backup gateway, a generation subpanel, and a subpanel for critical loads. Electrical connections will be made to the existing solar photovoltaic modules and inverter system.
Install a roof-mounted solar system on a detached garage. The project includes the installation of solar panels with micro-inverters, a rapid shutdown system, an AC disconnect, and a dual rack mount.
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Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
31 unhealthy days expected this year, 35 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Newcastle, CA • 95658
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Newcastle. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5945 Virginiatown Rd
$1,498,501
$1,499 under list price of $1.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $877K to $1.4M.