Colfax at a glance
- Public trail
- BLM lists the current Stevens Trail as 4.5 miles one way from Colfax to the river at Secret Ravine. Source
- Commuter stop
- The current Placer Commuter Express timetable names Colfax Depot. Source
What do homes cost here?
$364,826
Median sale price · Colfax, CA · All home types
Three months ending September 2026 · -18.0% year over year
Redfin closed-sale median for this geography and period. A changing mix of homes can move the median without showing how an individual home changed in value.
Read the market dataReviewed . Market periods are shown separately. Next resource review due 2027-01-22.
Quick answers
Is there a train station in Colfax?
Yes. Amtrak lists Colfax station COX. Check the trip date and itinerary for train or bus service rather than assuming a commuter frequency.
Can I hike from Colfax straight through to Iowa Hill?
Do not plan Stevens Trail as a through-route. BLM says the historic bridge is gone and describes the current Colfax trail as ending at the river.
Sources & further reading
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- Colfax Heritage Museum (opens in a new tab)
- Colfax Area Historical Society (opens in a new tab)
- Stevens Trail from Colfax (opens in a new tab)
- Amtrak Colfax station (opens in a new tab)
- Colfax Elementary School District (opens in a new tab)
- Placer Union High School District (opens in a new tab)
- Find your school district (opens in a new tab)
- Express bus current stop list (opens in a new tab)
- Placer Commuter Express (opens in a new tab)
- Colfax Elementary current school news (opens in a new tab)
- PCWA service-area water reports (opens in a new tab)
- County zoning and permit research (opens in a new tab)
- Colfax closed-sale market data: Redfin (opens in a new tab)
Jump to a section
Which parts should I compare?
Depot and central Colfax
Colfax Depot is a commuter-bus stop; compare the driveway-to-stop trip.
SourceNorth Canyon Way and Stevens Trail
BLM directs visitors from I-80’s North Canyon Way exit along the road for about a mile to the trailhead. The canyon route descends to the river, so plan for the climb back. It does not cross to Iowa Hill: the historical connecting bridge no longer stands.
SourceA feel for everyday life.
The railroad is part of the experience in Colfax, not just its history. The Colfax Heritage Museum occupies the restored passenger depot at 99 Railroad Street. Begin there to connect the town center with the mining, timber and rail stories that shaped the surrounding area. Check the museum operator’s current hours before visiting.
Amtrak lists Colfax as station COX. Check the actual itinerary and whether a trip uses a train or connecting bus before building a work or travel routine around it. A passenger station is useful, but it does not imply frequent commuter service.
For an outdoor visit, the BLM-managed Stevens Trail starts in Colfax and descends toward the North Fork American River. It is not a walk-through connection to Iowa Hill: the historic bridge is gone. Choose the hike with the return climb, weather, water supply and current trail information in mind.
Colfax Elementary School District and Colfax High School are useful named starting points for school research. Keep the incorporated city separate from the much wider area using Colfax mailing addresses. A home outside town may have a different road, utility and maintenance picture even when the listing says Colfax.
Make a visit more than a house tour.
Colfax Heritage Museum
Explore the restored depot and local history; use operator updates for hours.
Explore the details (opens in a new tab)Stevens Trail from Colfax
Read BLM route and access information before a canyon hike.
Explore the details (opens in a new tab)Explore homes with the full picture.
Separate a home near the depot from a larger property outside the compact center. Compare condition, usable land and the full route to work before carrying the city market snapshot into an offer discussion.
Browse Placer County homes on Zillow (opens in a new tab)Zillow opens separately. Listings, estimates and boundaries are third-party information, not our inventory or a guarantee of value or availability. Check the exact address and terms with your agent.
Ask us and your real estate professional to research new construction for your specific search. Use the current new-home directory alongside county planning records; an approved project is not the same as homes available to buy.
Schools and districts
Colfax Elementary’s current school information includes TK through grade 8, with the campus at 24825 Ben Taylor Road. Colfax High is in Placer Union High School District. Confirm the address with both districts and ask about school transportation and after-school care rather than assuming all homes carrying a Colfax mailing address share the same arrangements.
School informationConfirm the exact address, current attendance boundary and enrollment with the district. A nearby school is not a guaranteed assignment.
- Colfax Elementary School District (opens in a new tab)
School information and enrollment contacts.
- Placer Union High School District (opens in a new tab)
Find Colfax High and confirm high-school attendance.
- Find your school district (opens in a new tab)
Use the exact home address, then ask the district about enrollment and transportation.
Local services and providers
- Amtrak Colfax station (opens in a new tab)
Check the current itinerary, station services and travel alerts.
What does getting around look like?
Sacramento by commuter bus
Placer Commuter Express is a weekday service to downtown Sacramento with morning outbound and afternoon return trips. Compare its live timetable against your actual arrival and finish times. The service is a usable option to investigate, not an all-day guarantee of a ride home.
SourceA published schedule example
Colfax Depot 5:20 a.m. to Sacramento J/4th 6:50 a.m.: 90 scheduled minutes in the timetable checked October 22, 2026. Add stop access and recheck departures.
SourcePlan a canyon hike with its return climb
The present Stevens Trail ends at Secret Ravine’s meeting with the North Fork American River. BLM describes the Cape Horn railroad cut along the historic route. A visit combines canyon scenery with railroad history, but the outbound descent is only half of the walking day.
SourceWhat belongs in the ownership budget?
Water infrastructure and the house
PCWA provides a Colfax service-area water-quality report. Obtain the seller’s actual water bill and identify the account serving the home before comparing ongoing costs. Ask separately about private lines, pumps or other equipment on the parcel; a public treatment plant does not describe every connection.
Related resourceCompare similar properties
Separate in-town homes from acreage in comparable sales; check approved additions.
Related recordsCompare the address, not just the price.
Bring the listing, tax bill, HOA statement and insurance quote. We can help put the recurring costs beside the loan payment before you compare homes.
Talk through the numbersWhat should I check before choosing a home?
- Distinguish city limits from the Colfax mailing area.
- The Stevens Trail historic river bridge no longer exists.
Visit at more than one time of day. Check insurance availability, utilities, total property charges and commute conditions for the specific address before removing contingencies.
