$599,900
SOLD JUL 28, 2025

490 Mount Howell Rd Colfax, CA 95713

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,722 Sq Ft
10 Acres

Recently Sold

$348 Per Sq Ft

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Solar Power System
  • View of Hills
  • Colfax High School Rated A-
  • 10 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of July 2025

Escape to your own private sanctuary on 10 acres of picturesque land, where rolling hills and wide-open skies set the stage for peace and tranquility. This beautifully updated home is designed to blend modern comfort with nature, offering stunning panoramic views and breathtaking sunsets that can be enjoyed from the expansive covered porch. The thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home boasts modern upgrades while maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere. Rich laminate flooring flows throughout the main living areas, complementing the stylish granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.The cozy living room is centered around a charming wood-burning stove and striking feature wall that adds character and warmth. Natural light pours in through large windows, showcasing the beauty of the landscape beyond. The master suite is a true retreat, offering a private oasis with an updated bathroom and a custom-designed closet for optimal storage and organization. Outside, a detached garage offers plenty of space for vehicles, tools, and outdoor gear. The property also features leased solar panels, adding energy efficiency to this already exceptional home. This one-of-a-kind property is perfect for those seeking a balance of modern living and natural beauty.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Arends

Realty ONE Group Complete License #02077374 Listed on: 05/22/2025

Realty ONE Group Complete

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenna Lyn Gutierrez

Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc. License #02025988

Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,000

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 10 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wire Fence
  • Private Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,722 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Laundry Cabinets

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • 220 Volts
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-122-033-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,000

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Remodeled Updated: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Granite
  • Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Dining Room Features: Space in Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry Closet, Granite Counter
  • Living Room Features: Other
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 348.37
  • Square Footage: 1722.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Other
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Partial, Wire
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Listing Price: 599900.00
  • Lot Features: Private
  • New Construction: No
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Topography: Forest,Hillside,Trees Many,Forest,Hillside,Trees Many
  • View Description: Forest, Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Utilities: Propane Tank Owned, Public, Solar
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Inside Room
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Placer Union High

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Residential
  • Irrigation: Irrigation Connected
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.0000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435600.00

Rental Info

  • Lease Type: Net

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 071-122-033-000
  • Bonds/Assessments/Taxes: Unknown

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Placer

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2025
Closed on
Jul 17, 2025
Sold by
Arends James and Arends April
Bought by
Barrett Michael Steven and Barrett Courtney Maria
Seller's Agent
James Arends
Realty ONE Group Complete
Buyer's Agent
Jenna Lyn Gutierrez
Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$599,900
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.87%
Original Mortgage
$549,900
Outstanding Balance
$548,967
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$37,287

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2019
Sold by
Arends April
Bought by
Arends James

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2017
Closed on
May 22, 2017
Sold by
Holtze Ashley and Gray Alexander
Bought by
Arends James and Arends April
Seller's Agent
Andrea Quyn
eXp Realty of California Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Adam Cheyne
Alliance Direct Capital Group
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-9.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.82%
Original Mortgage
$387,845
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2015
Closed on
May 27, 2015
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Holtze Ashley and Gray Alexander
Seller's Agent
J.D. Miller
Century 21 Gold Dust Realty
Buyer's Agent
J.D. Miller
Century 21 Gold Dust Realty
List Price
$334,900
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-11.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.89%
Original Mortgage
$289,656
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2014
Sold by
Hanks Theri
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2007
Sold by
Hanks Jeffrey M and Hanks Theri N
Bought by
Hanks Theri

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1997
Sold by
Wood Ronald G Living Trust and Barbara
Bought by
Hanks Jeffrey M and Hanks Theri N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Grant Deed $600,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $395,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $295,000 Old Republic Title Company
Trustee Deed $373,312 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $150,000 Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $549,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $387,845 FHA
Previous Owner $289,656 FHA
Previous Owner $301,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $112,500 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Sold $599,900 0.0% $348 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $599,900 +51.9% $348 / Sq Ft
05/24/2017 05/24/17 Sold $395,000 -9.2% $227 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/25/2017 04/25/17 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2017 03/14/17 For Sale $435,000 +47.5% $250 / Sq Ft
06/01/2015 06/01/15 Sold $295,000 -11.9% $269 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/09/2015 04/09/15 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2015 02/24/15 For Sale $334,900 -- $305 / Sq Ft
Source: MetroList

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 $5,000 $458,425 $255,326 $203,099
2023 $5,000 $440,625 $245,412 $195,213
2022 $4,823 $431,986 $240,600 $191,386
2021 $4,713 $423,517 $235,883 $187,634
2020 $4,651 $419,176 $233,465 $185,711
2019 $4,556 $410,958 $228,888 $182,070
2018 $4,216 $402,900 $224,400 $178,500
2017 $3,292 $305,487 $207,111 $98,376
2016 $3,221 $299,498 $203,050 $96,448
2015 $3,295 $310,000 $175,000 $135,000
2014 $2,139 $195,366 $123,733 $71,633
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MetroList

MLS Number: 225065056

MetroList

APN: 071-122-033