43310 Laing Road, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715

Located just off Interstate 80 in Emigrant Gap, this versatile 0.73-acre property offers a rare opportunity in Placer County’s Highway Services zoning district. Positioned along the major travel corridor between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, the site benefits from year-round recreation traffic and proximity to several major ski resorts including Soda Springs, Sugar Bowl and Boreal Ridge. Truckee and Palisades Tahoe are approximately 20 minutes away, Reno is about an hour east, and Sacramento roughly an hour west. Highway Services zoning allows for a wide range of potential uses including motel or lodging, campground or RV park, retail, coffee shop, auto services, storage yard, tow company services, multi-family housing, and other traveler-oriented businesses. The location is especially attractive for hospitality or service businesses supporting Sierra recreation traffic. During winter storms, chain control checkpoints are often established nearby along Interstate 80, creating significant eastbound traffic delays. Laing Road sits just outside the main congestion area, offering a convenient stop for travelers heading to the mountains. The parcel is approximately 0.73 acres with about 310 feet of width and full southern exposure, providing excellent sunlight and open views. The property overlooks approximately 600 acres of meadowland with expansive BLM land beyond, offering a scenic mountain setting with privacy and space. Existing improvements include a multi-unit residential structure with several living spaces. Major upgrades include a 2005 roof replacement, 200-amp electrical panel, and updated septic system. Units include a loft apartment, two studio units, and a one-bedroom apartment, with additional unfinished basement space offering potential for expansion. Outdoor improvements support additional uses including RV camping with two full hookup sites, five dry camping spaces, an A-frame bathhouse, a storage yard area, and a 45-foot storage container. Currently operated with month-to-month tenants, the property can be delivered vacant, providing flexibility for redevelopment, investment, or new business opportunities in this high-traffic Sierra gateway location.