
Land with Home for Sale in Portola, California
485 Idle Hour Dr, Portola, CA 96122
Thoughtfully updated throughout, this beautifully improved property blends modern comfort with timeless mountain charm. Recent upgrades include fresh interior and exterior paint on both the home and detached garage, all-new flooring, updated trim, new switches and cover plates, and mostly new energy-efficient lighting. Enjoy year-round comfort with newly installed mini-split heating and air conditioning units, along with a brand-new cast iron wood stove. The remodeled kitchen features freshly painted and reconfigured cabinetry, an expanded island, and a premium new dishwasher, while the laundry room boasts new cabinetry and top-of-the-line washer and dryer. Both bathrooms have been refreshed with new paint and new toilets. Additional enhancements include a refinished and recently stained deck with new railings, new blackout blinds and curtains throughout, custom built-in office shelving, a striking reclaimed wood accent wall in the guest bedroom, added insulation above both garages, new lighting in the detached garage, and a new basement exterior door. Outside, the property has been further enhanced with a privacy fence, orchard fencing, reseeded lawn, and newly planted fruit trees, creating a beautiful and functional outdoor setting.
Location
- Street address
- 485 Idle Hour Dr
- County
- Plumas County
- Zip code
- 96122
- Community
- Portola
- Elevation
- 5,017 feet
Directions
S Gulling St to Taylor Ave. Turn right on Idle Hour Dr, follow to end and it becomes a private driveway. House on left at top of driveway.
Property details
- Acreage
- 8.83 acres
- Zoning
- S-3
- MLS #
- PMLS 2600720
- Posted
Parcels
- 126-060-010
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Vegetation
- Wooded
- Features
- Backs to Greenbelt/Park, Level
Exterior
- Parking
- Off Street, Open, Paved or Surfaced, RV
- Pool
- Deck
- Features
- Landscaping
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Central, Propane
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Frame, Stick Built, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Composition
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 3, Den, Family Room, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- Bath in Primary Bedroom, Loft, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Utility Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Public | Available |
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Plumas Unified | Elementary |
| Plumas Unified | Middle |
| Plumas Unified | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | New listing | $560,000 | — | PMLS |





































