$845,000
SOLD AUG 11, 2025

222 Schimke Rd Arnold, CA 95223

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,665 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$317 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Chalet
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Secluded Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2025

Tucked behind a wall of aspen trees, this custom Bear Valley home features a remodeled gournet kitchen, large downstairs family room with pool table and large wwalk in closets in the master suite.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joel Barnett

Bear Valley Real Estate License #01364875 Listed on: 08/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Joel Barnett

Bear Valley Real Estate License #01364875 Listed on: 08/11/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,279

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • Unassigned Parking

Home Design

  • Chalet
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,665 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bear Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 005-273-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,279

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Chalet/Alpine
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Inclusions: Thus home comes substantially furnished
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Subdivision Name: Bear Valley
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Public Listing Url: https://calaveras.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Calaveras&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENT=Pm9hduPBkA1zpWoHcqfQhQYl9NzbF35rSt3UGx/+DF0=&KeyRid=1
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 2665.0
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Waterfront Elevation: 7100
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Secluded, Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Topography: Level

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Unassigned

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Community/Coop

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Other-See Remarks

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13504.0
  • Parcel #: 005-273-006
  • Zoning Description: R1-Single Family

Rental Info

  • Available Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2012
Sold by
Swanson Steven S and Swanson Loretta Lynn
Bought by
Swanson Steven S and Swanson Loretta Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$397,500
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2011
Sold by
Swanson Steven S and Swanson Loretta L
Bought by
Swanson Steven S and Swanson Loretta Lynn
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $336,000 New Conventional
Closed $397,500 New Conventional
Closed $327,000 New Conventional
Closed $322,700 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Sold $845,000 -3.4% $317 / Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 For Sale $875,000 -- $328 / Sq Ft
Source: Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $6,279 $501,647 $78,374 $423,273
2024 $6,081 $491,812 $76,838 $414,974
2023 $6,081 $482,170 $75,332 $406,838
2022 $5,925 $472,716 $73,855 $398,861
2021 $5,598 $463,448 $72,407 $391,041
2020 $5,515 $458,697 $71,665 $387,032
2019 $5,096 $449,704 $70,260 $379,444
2018 $5,096 $440,887 $68,883 $372,004
2017 $4,985 $432,243 $67,533 $364,710
2016 $4,880 $423,768 $66,209 $357,559
2015 -- $417,404 $65,215 $352,189
2014 -- $409,229 $63,938 $345,291
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202501488

Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

APN: 05-273-006-0-0