Michelle Panizza
RE/MAX Gold
(707) 638-3184
194 Total Sales
1 in Placerville
$775,000 Price
Estimated Value: $1,285,736
Welcome to The Lazy Doe Ranch, a gated 5.27-acre estate in Lotus offering deeded river access and an unbeatable location just 750 feet from the South Fork of the American River in the heart of California's Gold Country. This impeccably maintained custom home features over 3,700 sq ft of living space with a flexible, thoughtfully designed floor plan ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen showcases granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and expansive views from every window, while multiple gathering areasincluding a dedicated game and entertainment room with wet barcreate the perfect setting for hosting. The private primary suite serves as a true retreat with double vanities, dual walk-in closets, rich wood floors, and a built-in gas fireplace. A barn/shop with a studio ADU above adds exceptional versatility, complete with elevator access, full kitchen, bathroom, and laundryideal for guests, multigenerational living, rental income, or creative space. Outdoor amenities include a gated swimming pool, fully owned solar system, garden area, multiple fruit trees, 10 olive trees, and wide usable land set against a stunning foothill and mountain backdrop. Conveniently located near local restaurants, wineries, neighborhood pubs, and live music, and just minutes from Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, this rare Lotus property combines privacy, river lifestyle, outdoor recreation, and small-town charm into one extraordinary Sierra Foothill estate.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01453724 Listed on: 02/18/2026
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Michelle Panizza
RE/MAX Gold
(707) 638-3184
194 Total Sales
1 in Placerville
$775,000 Price
Jennie Daniel
RE/MAX Gold El Dorado Hills
(916) 280-0890
41 Total Sales
7 in Placerville
$375K - $955K Price Range
Denise Karlsson
REMAX Dream Homes
(530) 269-8032
18 Total Sales
5 in Placerville
$110K - $1.1M Price Range
Judie Marquis
Jason Mitchell Real Estate CA Inc.
(279) 321-7648
40 Total Sales
1 in Placerville
$525,000 Price
Marin Whitaker
Mid Valley Funding and Investment
(916) 848-5913
25 Total Sales
1 in Placerville
$799,000 Price
Jill Gardner
Sierra Homes & Properties
(209) 231-4434
151 Total Sales
1 in Placerville
$305,000 Price
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,268,000 | Fidelity National Title | ||
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| $750,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| $207,500 | Placer Title Company |
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $350,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $512,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $510,400 | ||
| Previous Owner | $136,135 | ||
| Previous Owner | $460,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $414,550 | ||
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $466,829 | ||
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $135,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $28,866 |
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 03/31/26 | Sold | $1,268,000 | +5.6% | $335 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/03/2026 03/03/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/18/2026 02/18/26 | For Sale | $1,200,900 | +60.1% | $317 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/09/2016 12/09/16 | Sold | $750,000 | -5.7% | $198 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/01/2016 09/01/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/24/2016 05/24/16 | For Sale | $795,000 | -- | $210 / Sq Ft |
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| 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 | $9,072 | $870,433 | $174,085 | $696,348 |
| 2024 | $8,889 | $853,367 | $170,672 | $682,695 |
| 2023 | $8,713 | $836,635 | $167,326 | $669,309 |
| 2022 | $8,586 | $820,232 | $164,046 | $656,186 |
| 2021 | $8,469 | $804,150 | $160,830 | $643,320 |
| 2020 | $8,355 | $795,905 | $159,181 | $636,724 |
| 2019 | $8,228 | $780,300 | $156,060 | $624,240 |
| 2018 | $7,988 | $765,000 | $153,000 | $612,000 |
| 2017 | $7,866 | $750,000 | $150,000 | $600,000 |
| 2016 | $6,726 | $639,743 | $120,592 | $519,151 |
| 2015 | $6,500 | $630,135 | $118,782 | $511,353 |
| 2014 | $6,500 | $617,794 | $116,456 | $501,338 |
Seller's Agent in 2026
Trent Andra
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
(916) 220-9966
191 Total Sales
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Andi Wagner
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
(530) 409-3984
202 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Nicole Thornsbrough
Crosby Real Estate
(530) 559-7600
42 Total Sales
Seller's Agent in 2016
George Popescu
Town & Country R. E. Brokers
(916) 247-4700
47 Total Sales
Source: MetroList
MLS Number: 226015024
APN: 105-070-054-000
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