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  • $579,000

    17889 Douglas Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959

    4beds
    2,084sqft
    : 
    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
    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.
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    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
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        Estimated market value

        $561,500

        $533,000 - $590,000

        $2,371/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/13/2026Pending sale$579,000$278/sqft
        Source: MetroList Services of CA #226042556 Report a problem
        4/9/2026Listed for sale$579,000$278/sqft
        Source: MetroList Services of CA #226042556 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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

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        Monthly payment

        Est. payment
        $3,346/mo
        Principal & interest
        $2839
        Property taxes
        $507
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