$689,000
PENDING $40K PRICE DROP

2051 El Ranchero Dr Arnold, CA 95223

Estimated payment $4,306/month

Total Views 2,122
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,232 Sq Ft
$309 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Open Floorplan
  • Clubhouse
  • Views of Trees
  • Chalet
  • Deck

About This Home

Spectacular, hard-to-find location bordering Big Trees State Park. This is the ideal chalet with generous great room, two bedrooms and bath on main floor, loft and roomy primary bedroom and bath on 2nd floor, and a kids bunk room at very top of cabin. AND, an attached 2-car garage. House is in great condition and comes furnished and fully outfitted. Access to all Blue Lake Springs recreation facilities is included in dues. A must see to appreciate the large deck, great cabin floor plan, and setting right on the forest!

Listing Agent

Carrie Shinn

Cedar Creek Realty License #01423927 Listed on: 05/09/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,591

Year Built

  • Built in 1978 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Sloped Lot

HOA Fees

  • $68 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Trees
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Chalet
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,232 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Laundry Cabinets
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Roof

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Municipal Utilities District
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 026051027

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management, common areas, pool(s), recreation facilities
  • Blue Lake Springs HOA, Phone Number (209) 795-2357
  • Blue Lake Spr W/Hoa Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,591

Year Built

Built in 1978 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$68 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Chalet/Alpine, Cabin
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Roof
  • Horses: No
  • Inclusions: All furniture, decor and kitchen gear in house is included except for generator.
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More, One
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.54
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Blue Lake Spr w/HOA
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Public Listing Url: https://calaveras.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Calaveras&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENT=Pm9hduPBkA1zpWoHcqfQhSDsXMTjG9f8dofodPbamiw=&KeyRid=1
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
  • Has Basement: Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Open Beams/Beamed Ceailings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Living/Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters, Utility Room
  • Living Area: 2232.0
  • Possible Use: Residential
  • Private Spa: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Room Type: Game Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Waterfront Elevation: 4000
  • Exclusions: Generator is negotiable. Some personal items in garage not included.
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Dog Run, Paved Driveway, Side Entry Access, Propane Tank - Leased
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Greenbelt
  • Other Structures: Kennel/Dog Run
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Balcony
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition, Ridge Vents
  • Topography: Sloping
  • View: Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Laundry Room, Sink, Upper Level
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Municipal Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Community/Coop

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Beach Rights, Clubhouse, Barbecue, Playground, Park, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s), Water
  • Association Fee: 820.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Blue Lake Springs HOA
  • Phone: (209) 795-2357
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Planned Social Activities
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Association Management, Common Areas, Pool(s), Recreation Facilities

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bret Harte,Vallecito

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23522.0
  • Parcel #: 026051027
  • Zoning Description: R1-Single Family

Rental Info

  • Available Lease Type: Net

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,591 $473,330 $45,510 $427,820
2023 $5,484 $454,952 $43,744 $411,208
2022 $5,253 $446,033 $42,887 $403,146
2021 $5,229 $437,289 $42,047 $395,242
2020 $5,170 $432,806 $41,616 $391,190
2019 $5,109 $424,320 $40,800 $383,520
2018 $4,850 $416,000 $40,000 $376,000
2017 $3,081 $256,788 $47,703 $209,085
2016 $3,071 $251,754 $46,768 $204,986
2015 -- $247,973 $46,066 $201,907
2014 -- $243,116 $45,164 $197,952
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/02/2025 08/02/25 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Price Changed $689,000 -5.5% $309 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Sale $729,000 +75.2% $327 / Sq Ft
08/11/2017 08/11/17 Sold $416,000 -2.1% $186 / Sq Ft
07/12/2017 07/12/17 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2017 06/11/17 For Sale $425,000 -- $190 / Sq Ft
Source: Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $416,000 Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $263,800 New Conventional
Closed $281,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $186,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $190,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202500841

Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

APN: 026-051-027-000