Set in the desirable Banner Mountain area of Nevada City, this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a welcoming place to settle in, with room to make it your own. The 1,156 sq ft layout includes a den with a closet, providing flexibility for a small third bedroom, home office, or guest space. The home is clean and move-in ready, featuring updated flooring and a practical, easy-living floor plan. While some finishes reflect the home's original character, it presents a great opportunity for a buyer to personalize and update over time. Situated on a .24-acre lot, the backyard provides a private, peaceful setting with a deck, patio, and spa an ideal space to relax and enjoy the surrounding trees. A whole-house Generac generator automatically engages during power outages, making backup power seamless and worry-free. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Nevada City, with nearby access to hiking and biking trails, this home offers a balance of quiet foothill living, outdoor recreation, and easy access to town amenities.
Active
$420,000
12486 Valley View Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
2beds
1,156sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
10,454.4 Square Feet Lot
$413,300 Zestimate®
$363/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Surrounding treesClean and move-in readyUpdated flooringPractical easy-living floor planDen with a closet
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 21 hours ago
Listed by:
Heather Lenhart DRE #01953522 530-268-5301,
Keller Williams Realty Gold Country
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 226018083Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Den, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Ground Floor, Outside Access
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Stall(s), Low-Flow Shower(s), Low-Flow Toilet(s)
Dining room
- Features: Bar, Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Combo, Laminate Counters
Heating
- Central, Wood Stove, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Gas Plumbed, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Laundry Closet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Wood
- Attic: Room
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,156 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Guest, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 10,454.4 Square Feet
- Features: Manual Sprinkler F&R, Low Maintenance
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 037270030000
- Zoning description: R-1
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Contemporary,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic System
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Nevada City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $363/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $359,750
- Annual tax amount: $3,959
- Price range: $420K - $420K
- Date on market: 2/28/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$413,300
$393,000 - $434,000
$2,378/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $420,000+30.2%$363/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226018083 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2018 | Sold | $322,500-0.8%$279/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #18604108 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $325,000$281/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX PERFORMANCE/GV #20183735 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,959 +2.3% | $359,750 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,871 +2.1% | $352,697 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,792 +2.1% | $345,782 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,713 +2.8% | $339,003 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,610 +0.3% | $332,357 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,600 +2.1% | $328,950 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,524 +130.1% | $322,500 +142.5% |
| 2018 | $1,532 +2.1% | $132,982 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,500 +3.7% | $130,375 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,446 +1.6% | $127,819 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,423 +1.7% | $125,900 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,399 | $123,435 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $122,878 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $120,470 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $118,109 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $117,227 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $117,506 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $115,203 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $112,945 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $110,731 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $108,560 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $106,432 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $104,483 +2% |
| 2002 | $93 | $102,435 +2% |
| 2001 | $93 | $100,428 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,322/mo
Principal & interest
$1954
Property taxes
$368
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95959
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Deer Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10Seven Hills Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 7/10Nevada Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
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