Home | Placer County | Auburn | 95603 | 545 Old Airport Rd
MLS: ME226052214 | Status: Active | Price: $599,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1,048 | 0.523 | – |
Yes, your fairytale can come true! Welcome to The Stone's Throw Cottage, a magical 2 bed, 2 bath stone cottage built in 1942 by Lester Hammond. It is rumored to have been a wedding gift to his newly married son. Hammond built several stone houses between the 1920s and 1940s in this coveted Bowman neighborhood. Perched on a lovely half acre lot, filled with foxgloves, lavender, lilacs and trees aplenty (including two prolific plum trees), this home is anything but ordinary. With all the charm of yesteryear, including interior rock walls and a petrified wood fireplace, this space brings a little bit of enchantment to everyday living. Enjoy sitting on either of the two back porches looking out at your beautifully lush, private backyard. Modern touches include a tankless water heater, two mini split HVAC's, an indoor laundry room, a newer metal roof, and a primary bath with heated floors. The large primary en-suite bedroom has french doors that open onto a covered deck that's surrounded by trees, jasmine, and tranquil views. In the past few years the cottage has been a much loved AirBnB hosting hundreds of delighted guests who returned year after year to enjoy this charming retreat. The proximity to downtown Auburn and I-80 coupled with privacy, a walkable neighborhood, and an abunda
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ME226052214 |
| MLS Source | MetroList Services, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 13 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Countertop - Other |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer |
| Dining Room | Dining Area in Living Room |
| Fireplace | Family Room, Stone, Wood Burning |
| Flooring | Laminate, Vinyl, Wood |
| Laundry | Cabinets, Hookup - Electric, In Laundry Room, Laundry Area |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan, Multi Units, Other |
| Heating | Electric, Fireplace, Heating - 2+ Units, Other, Propane, Radiant, Wall Furnace |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Metal |
| Foundation | Raised, Slab, Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Masonry Perimeter |
| Pool | Pool - No |
| Style | Cottage, Custom |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Guest / Visitor Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Ackerman Elementary |
| High School District | Placer Union High |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | RS-AG-B |
Melissa Blide
HomeTown Realtors
License #: 01895476
Phone: (530) 448-9567
| # Buildings | # Leased Units | # Total Units |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | – |
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.21 mi | N/A |
| Auburn Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.53 mi | 4 |
| EV Cain Middle | public | 6-8 | 2.59 mi | 6 |
| Placer County Special Education School | public | K-12 | 2.60 mi | N/A |
| Forty-Niner Rop School | public | 10-12 | 2.60 mi | N/A |
| Placer School For Adults | public | UG | 2.74 mi | N/A |
| Placer High School | public | 9-12 | 3.15 mi | 8 |
| Sierra Hills Elementary School | public | K-3 | 3.94 mi | 8 |
| Skyridge Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.55 mi | 6 |
| Ophir STEAM Academy | public | K-8 | 4.67 mi | 8 |
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 Alta Dr | $525,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,417 | Active |
| 12321 Westwood Dr | $700,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,440 | Active |
| 910 Centennial Ct | $649,900 | 4 | 2 | 2,117 | PendingDoNotShow |
| 1782 Valley Vista Ln | $599,900 | 4 | 3 | 2,500 | Active |
| 500 Silkwood Dr | $559,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,607 | Active |
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This listing information is up-to-date as of May 11, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Melissa Blide, (530) 448-9567.