Escape city life and enjoy this great spot in the El Dorado national forest. Sit back and relax on the large deck in front or from your patio in the back, where you can enjoy that first cup of coffee or glass of wine at the end of the day.
If you're more adventurous, take advantage of this idyllic foothold in nature to explore the local forest and lakes, with easy access to Lake Tahoe and ski resorts, or to set off onto trips deeper into the Sierras.
The property, set in the Gold Ridge Forest community is in the perfect location as it's close to the local shopping, amenities and restaurants of Pollock Pines and less than two miles from Hwy 50 (exit 60) for hassle-free commuting from Sacramento or the Bay.
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
3 Parking
Swimming pool (POA)
Pollock Pines is a truly special place. People with a wide range of interests will fall in love with the area and the house. The proximity to Highway 50, the Mormon Emigrant Trail and the forest itself will appeal to all kinds of creative artists, photographers and writers; as well as nature lovers, hikers and off highway vehicle enthusiasts. We have remarkably convenient access to the Tahoe Basin and a plethora of local wineries and orchards to enjoy. Jenkins Lake is 10 mins up the road, giving extraordinarily easy access to take your boat out on the water, walk around the lake or set up camp.
6746 Onyx Trail is Gold Ridge Forest lot number 84. A short fifteen minute walk or three minute drive from the Property Owners Association recreation area and facitilites located on Opal Trail. The POA has two lovely pools (recently rennovated), tennis and pickle ball courts, charcoal bbq facilities, horse shoe pits, a club house, sizeable disc golf course and walking trails set into the woodland. Very reasonable POA dues of $107/quarter. Super facilities in a very friendly community.
High resolution sub division map can be accessed here.
With greenbelt to the rear and to one side of the home, you won't feel hemmed in (or overlooked) by the neighbors.There is plenty of space on the back patio, front and side decks to entertain. The POA recreation area provides a beautiful spot to stretch your legs further.
The house boasts an open floor plan, a step saving kitchen with newer fridge and dishwasher. The propane gas stove will warm your days in the winter while you watch the snow fly, plus you have central heat and air which is fully controllable from the convience of your smart phone!
The primary bedroom has access to the rear patio. You have a fabulous 24' x 36' garage with tons of storage, room for your cars plus there's a workshop. On the side of the garage there is parking for a small trailer or boat to take out to Jenkinson Lake.
For remote workers, you can get up to 1Gb/s fiber with Xfinity or if you don't need the cable TV, I had pretty good service with Verizon UltraWide 5G home internet (~300Mb/s). Cat 6 and fiber optic cables run between the house and the garage, in case you want to run a homelab and still enjoy peace and quiet in the house!
The original owner shared many of the original designs, permits and invoices. These will be passed on to the new owner once a sale has completed. This list does not constitute all of the work ever done on the property - they are major milestones which I am aware of/have access to paperwork for.
I have only listed the deck treatment once. The original owner recommended re-oiling the deck and stairs every other year and the sides of the house every ten years. There is a Chevron distributor in Placerville.
Are you a realtor?
No, I am the current owner.
What is this page then?
I have put together this page to help raise awareness of the listing among groups
who I think might be interested.
How can I book a viewing?
Please contact my realtor Annette Hawley to book your viewing (you won't regret it).
Can I reach out to you directly?
Absolutely! Feel free to send me an email with any questions I can help answer about the property or the area.
Are those stairs I can see out front?
Yes. There are 25 steps from the top of the drive up to the front deck of the house. It is also possible to walk up the slope behind the garage. There is still a step up to the patio, or a shorter flight of steps up to the side deck. This property is not currently ADA accessible.
What is a Firewise Community?
The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) runs the Firewise program. Communities work to make their neighborhoods as fire resistant as possible - in our case, the Gold Ridge Forest Fire Safe Council actively leads efforts to secure funding to maintain our greenbelt and fund assistance programs which eligible neighbors can take advantage of to help take care of their defensible space. Our efforts are rewarded with a Firewise Certificate. This certificatation equates to lower insurance rates than communities which do not participate in the program. 6746 Onyx Trail is particularly lucky in this regard, as we have a fire hydrant right at the end of the drive. This, the Firewise certification and the proximity to our local fire house results in preferntial insurance rates.
How much should I expect to pay for insurance?
I am currently insured by the California Fair Plan for my fire insurance and Farmers for the rest of my home insurance needs. To give you an idea of cost, my insurance and county tax contributions are around $650/month.