Have you been dreaming of a storybook cabin in the woods just minutes from Nevada City? This special property invites you in. Offered for the first time on the market, this special property spans 5.4 flat, usable acres and features a 2,084 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with an office and a versatile floor plan ideal for multigenerational living, in-law quarters, or income potential. The property is rich with character and functionality, including a detached shop, art studio, and barn perfect for hobbies, creative pursuits, or farm animals. The sunlit meadow blooms seasonally with buttercups, lupine, and delicate Five-spot wildflowers creating a truly magical, ever-changing landscape. Inside and throughout the property, you'll find custom, handcrafted details, including beautifully built-in cabinetry and thoughtful woodwork, adding warmth and a sense of craftsmanship that's hard to find. Lovingly maintained over the years, the home features a newer roof, updated electrical, whole-house Generac generator, and fresh interior paint with new carpetmaking it move-in ready while still offering room to make it your own. What began as an organic farm in 1970 later became Nevada County's renowned Stepping Stones preschool, giving the property a rich and meaningful history. Bordering BLM land along one side, it offers added privacy and direct access to nature. This is a place with both heart and possibility ready for its next chapter.
Pending
$579,000
17889 Douglas Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
4beds
2,084sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
5.41 Acres Lot
$561,500 Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached shopArt studioNewer roofBeautifully built-in cabinetryCustom handcrafted details
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- 2,532 |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Betsy Hamilton DRE #01936209 530-263-9044,
RE/MAX Gold
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 226042556Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: In Law Apartment
Dining room
- Features: Space in Kitchen
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters
Heating
- Propane Stove, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Microwave, Free-Standing Electric Oven
- Laundry: Sink, Inside, Inside Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Family Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,084 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: RV Possible, Guest
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Wire
- Frontage type: Borders Government Land
Lot
- Size: 5.41 Acres
- Features: Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 034081005000
- Zoning description: ag
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic System
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electric, Propane
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Nevada City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $170,558
- Annual tax amount: $1,980
- Price range: $579K - $579K
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$561,500
$533,000 - $590,000
$2,371/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2026 | Pending sale | $579,000$278/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226042556 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $579,000$278/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226042556 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,980 +2.3% | $170,558 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,935 +2.3% | $167,215 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,892 +2.2% | $163,937 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,851 +3.3% | $160,723 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,792 +0.4% | $157,572 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,784 +2.2% | $155,957 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,746 +2.1% | $152,900 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,709 +2.1% | $149,902 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,674 +3.7% | $146,964 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,614 +1.6% | $144,084 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,589 +1.7% | $141,921 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,562 | $139,142 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $138,516 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $135,801 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $133,139 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $132,146 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $132,462 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $129,866 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $127,321 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $124,826 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $122,380 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $119,981 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $117,784 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $115,476 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $113,213 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,346/mo
Principal & interest
$2839
Property taxes
$507
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95959
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Seven Hills Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 4.4 mi
- 7/10Nevada Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.1 mi
- 6/10Deer Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 4.6 mi
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- California
- Nevada County
- Nevada City
- 95959
- 17889 Douglas Rd



