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Step into a piece of Nevada County history just minutes from Empire Mine State Historic Park, Downtown Grass Valley, and ample hiking trails. Originally built as a foreman's cottage for the mine, this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath home seamlessly blends historic character with thoughtful modern updates. A second bathroom with a shower stall located in the garage provides added flexibility and convenience. Inside, you'll find a bright and inviting living room, a spacious kitchen highlighted by original vintage ship porthole windows, and timeless charm throughout. The covered patio creates the perfect space for relaxing or entertaining while overlooking the backyard. Recent upgrades include a new roof, solar system, privacy fencing with a cantilever electric gate, HVAC system, water heater, Andersen windows, and a fireplace insert, offering comfort and peace of mind for years to come. Set on a generous lot, the property features a large front yard, ample parking, and an oversized garage. Enjoy the best of both worlds: a peaceful setting rich in local history, just three minutes from downtown Grass Valley's shops, restaurants, and year-round community events. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly special home in an exceptional location!

Price Improvement!! Exceptional value- schedule your showing today! Private and peaceful single-story home situated on nearly an acre in beautiful Alta Sierra. Surrounded by natural scenery and fresh mountain air, this property offers a sense of seclusion while remaining conveniently close to shopping, dining, hospitals, and outdoor recreation. The warm and inviting floor plan features a sunroom and a spacious updated kitchen with granite countertops, newer appliances, and a double oven. Ideal for full-time living, a weekend retreat, or investment opportunity. Enjoy nearby hiking trails, lakes, local wineries, and historic downtown areas, with easy access to Highway 49 for commuting. Move-in ready and ready to enjoy.

Welcome to Lake Wildwood living at its best! Situated on one of the community's most sought-after streets, this charming and beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and entertaining space. Step inside and be greeted by beautifully high vaulted ceilings and an open-concept floor plan that creates a bright, airy atmosphere. The spacious dining area flows seamlessly into the center-island kitchen, featuring abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, real hardwood floors through out the house, newer AC unit and plenty of room for gathering with family and friends, an entertainer's dream! Outdoor living is just as impressive. Enjoy al fresco dining on the comfortable deck just off the kitchen or start your mornings with coffee and a good book on the private deck adjoining the main-level primary suite. Upstairs, you'll find a charming bedroom with its own ensuite bath, while the lower level offers an additional private guest retreat complete with ensuite bath and access to an outdoor patio. Additional highlights include a whole-house generator for peace of mind, a spacious two-car garage equipped with a mini-split system and TV hookup; perfect for a workshop, hobby space, or game-day hangout, and a partially fenced backyard ideal for pets, gardening, or both. Conveniently located near the North Gate, you'll enjoy easy access in and out of the community while still being moments away from all the incredible amenities Lake Wildwood has to offer. Residents enjoy a championship golf course, pro shop, clubhouse, restaurant, private lake for swimming, boating, fishing, and waterskiing, marina, five lakeside parks, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce ball, volleyball, community center, and a large swimming pool. And when you're ready to explore beyond the gates, you're just about an hour from both Lake Tahoe and Sacramento International Airport. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or the ultimate recreational retreat, this home offers the lifestyle you've been dreaming of.

This custom-built residence is nestled in the scenic Foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, presenting a rare opportunity with two legal units on a meticulously fenced 3.35-acre estate. The property is ideal for livestock, featuring ample space for horses, irrigated organic gardens, an orchard, fruit trees, a greenhouse, and two 500-gallon rainwater storage tanks. The home is equipped with a solar system, which helps maintain low utility expenses and a whole house generator hook-up. In addition, the property's strategic location and its defensible space contribute to lower fire insurance premiums. Additional features include a hot tub, RV parking, and a three-car garage that also features a workshop. Conveniently located within a short drive to major destinations such as Lake Tahoe, Reno, Sacramento, and the Bay Area, the property also offers nearby recreational activities at Rollins Lake, Scotts Flat Lake, and the Bear and Yuba Rivers. Its proximity to Auburn, Nevada City, and Meadow Vista makes it an ideal blend of serenity and accessibility.

Experience the perfect blend of modern comfort and country charm in this beautifully updated single-story home set on a picturesque 3.4-acres. Immaculately cared for and truly turn-key, this inviting home features a spacious living room filled with abundant natural light and a cozy gas fireplace. New luxury vinyl flooring flows throughout, while the remodeled spa-like bathrooms add a touch of elegance. A thoughtfully designed kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient eat-at bar ideal for casual dining and gathering with family and friends. Step outside and take in the peaceful beauty of this park-like property, where a year-round pond and creek create a serene setting. Designed for enjoying the outdoors, the fully fenced property offers expansive entertaining spaces, garden areas, pasture, and abundant parking for cars and a dedicated RV parking pad. The generous acreage offers endless possibilities with room for a shop, pool, or ADU to create the ultimate country retreat. Nestled in the Sierra Foothills, Colfax offers the perfect blend of peaceful country living and year-round outdoor adventure. Known for its small-town charm, scenic beauty, and excellent schools, Colfax is a haven for those seeking space, privacy, and an active lifestyle. Surrounded by forests, rivers, and mountains, residents enjoy endless opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, kayaking, fishing, and boating right outside their door. Conveniently located along Interstate 80, Colfax provides easy access to both Sacramento and the world-class recreation of Lake Tahoe, just 45 minutes away. Whether you're looking for a slower pace, outdoor adventure, or a close-knit community, Colfax delivers the best of foothill living.

Experience peaceful country living with modern comforts in this exceptional 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offering 2,572 sq. ft. on 1.8 private acres surrounded by towering pines, majestic oaks, and redwoods. Enjoy breathtaking mountain and forest views from nearly every room. The upper level features a beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, abundant counter space, a dining bar, and a spacious dining area that opens to a large deck overlooking the resort-style backyard. Solar tubes fill the home with natural light, while the open-concept family room, wood floors, three bedrooms, multiple refreshed bathrooms, and indoor laundry room with abundant cabinetry complete the upper level. The private downstairs suite is ideal for multigenerational living, extended family, guests, or potential rental opportunities. This spacious retreat offers a private entrance, bedroom, living room, sitting area, library, two walk-in closets, full bath with a sunken soaking tub, and a private deck with a relaxing jacuzzi. Designed for outdoor living, the backyard features a stunning hillside pool with a cascading waterfall, faux boulders, color-changing lighting, expansive entertaining deck, outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ, freestanding BBQ with bar seating, pizza oven, gas fire pit, fruit trees, chicken coop, and peaceful views of the surrounding trees and mountains. Additional features include paid solar, a 25 kW automatic whole-house standby generator, newer roof, LeafGuard gutters, tankless water heater, 1,000-gallon underground propane tank, Govee exterior lighting, an extra-large basement storage area, ample parking, and insurance eligibility outside the California FAIR Plan. Enjoy the tranquility of country living with only three nearby neighbors, just 5 minutes to I-80, 9 minutes to shopping and dining, and approximately one hour to both Sacramento and Lake Tahoe.

Resort-style lake living can be your new everyday in Lake of the Pines. The main level features a lovely living and dining area anchored by a double-sided brick fireplace shared with the kitchen, and slider access to the sizable front deck. The kitchen, our natural gathering spot, features solid cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a sunny breakfast nook with views to the outside. Upstairs, the primary suite is a quiet retreat with access to a private deck, where treetop breezes and fresh mountain air start the morning off right. An oversized room above the garage provides flexible space for a game room, home office, or second living area. Additionally, there is a dedicated hobby/craft room to add further versatility. Outside, decks wrap around multiple sides of the house and showcase the pines that surround the elevated lot. The three-car attached oversized garage is already a win, but the detached storage garage with a workbench seals the deal for anyone who tinkers, collects, or even just needs extra storage. Newer roof and fresh exterior paint throughout. And then there is the community…zip around the lake in your golf cart with your toys hanging out the back and join all the fun! Lake of the Pines is a private gated neighborhood built around a 282-acre lake open to skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and fishing. Add in a golf course, pool, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce, sandy beaches, a clubhouse, and a lakeside dining room and bar, and you have a lifestyle that is genuinely hard to beat. Welcome home!

Wake up to breathtaking canyon vistas and the beauty of the Sierra foothills right outside your window. Overlooking Blue Canyon, this charming mountain home captures the essence of Tahoe living without the Tahoe price tag. Built in 1993, the home features an upgraded kitchen with granite countertops and a Wolf stove, perfect for entertaining family and friends. Downstairs offers a flexible office or guest bedroom complete with a Murphy bed seamlessly integrated into beautiful custom cabinetry. The family room is warmed by a wood-burning stove, creating the perfect mountain retreat atmosphere. Upstairs, a loft bedroom with sitting area leads to the primary suite, where a Jacuzzi tub awaits after a day of hiking, skiing, riding, or exploring the Sierra. Equestrians will appreciate the barn with two stalls, hay storage, fenced pasture, and round pen. The impressive commercial-style shop offers roll-up doors at both ends and could easily be converted into a stunning six-stall heated barn. For mechanics, hobbyists, RV owners, or outdoor enthusiasts, this oversized 50-foot-deep garage/shop provides exceptional space for vehicles, boats, equipment, and projects. Included are a commercial-grade air compressor, 80,000 BTU heater with diesel tank, two commercial storage racks, and an automatic backup generator for added peace of mind. Adventure begins at the end of your driveway. Whether your passion is horses, dirt bikes, quads, side-by-sides, mountain biking, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or simply exploring the Sierra wilderness, this property is an exceptional year-round basecamp. Just minutes away, the Burlington Single Track trail system near Skillman Horse Camp offers approximately 50 miles of well-marked trails designated for equestrian or shared use. Horse enthusiasts will also appreciate easy access to the Sheep Pens area near Donner Summit, the Tahoe National Forest trail system, and countless miles of scenic riding directly from the property's own stable. During the winter months, enjoy cross-country skiing, sledding, and snow play right from home, including private hills perfect for family fun. Ride from Putt Lake to Blue Canyon and beyond while taking in some of the most beautiful mountain scenery the Sierra has to offer. Conveniently located along Interstate 80 between Sacramento and Reno, this mountain retreat places endless recreation and entertainment within easy reach. This property is a must see!

OWNED SOLAR AND GORGEOUS VIEWS! Bear Rock Estate! This resort-style, luxurious, custom-built gem is truly one-of-a-kind. Set on 10 acres of land w/ breathtaking panoramic views and direct access to a wide range of outdoor activities, this rare, exceptional mountain retreat embodies a dedication to craftsmanship and tailor-made design. It seamlessly blends classic sophistication, from handpicked materials sourced from the Western landscape to distinctive artisanal flourishes like pinecone door handles, hand-painted sinks, vaulted ceilings, custom woodwork, and stained glass. With only one original wall remaining from its previous incarnation, this has been re-envisioned and rebuilt over several years to become a standout legacy property. An entertainer's dream, the gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances, a massive island w/custom-made cabinetry throughout. Outdoor living areas, including a pizza oven, and a man-made river with cascading waterfalls, enhance the alpine lifestyle experience. Multiple garages, workshops, a detached guest house, new well pump, pipe, 48k back up generator in this fire-wise community. 2 miles away from the airport, Auburn-35 mins, Grass Valley-45, Lake Tahoe & Truckee-55, Roseville-55. See MLS Inspection reports.

Enjoy exceptional golf course living in this beautifully designed 3,441 sq. ft. home overlooking the 18th fairway of Dark Horse Golf Club. Offering 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, solar, and a 3-car garage, this residence features an open-concept floor plan with a chef's kitchen, high-end finishes, and elegant details throughout, large open living area with dining area plus TV room or Formal Dining. The main level provides convenient single-story living, while the lower level offers a versatile office or bedrooms, family room, or guest suite with its own full bath perfect for visitors or multigenerational living. Expansive windows frame stunning fairway views, creating a seamless connection between indoor comfort and outdoor beauty. As an added bonus, the adjacent lot is available separately with first right of purchase to the buyer, providing a rare opportunity to preserve privacy and enhance your investment in one of the area's most desirable golf course communities. Located in North Auburn convenient to Market, Hardware, Pharmacy, Restaurants and Starbucks, just a few miles from Highway 49.

SEE THE CINEMATIC VIDEO! Nestled in the prestigious Darkhorse community, this immaculate single-level custom home on a flat, LANDSCAPED AND FENCED lot offers luxurious upgrades, privacy & breathtaking views of the 18th hole. Step into a bright great room featuring bamboo flooring & a stacked-stone fireplace, framed by a picture window showcasing serene nature & golf course vistas. The gourmet kitchen boasts a dine-up center island, a Bertazzoni 5 burner gas stove & ample workspace. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet with new built-ins and a spa-like bath complete with a steam shower & radiant heated floors (a luxury featured in all bathrooms & the laundry room). Outdoor living is effortless in the fenced backyard with raised garden beds, a covered patio and a soothing water feature. The thoughtful split floor plan separates the primary suite and a secondary bedroom from two additional large bedrooms with walk-in closets, a full bath, the laundry room, and the oversized 3-car garage. The garage includes built in cabinets and a drive-through bay, ideal for storing your boat and toys in the side yard. Elegant finishes, modern comforts & tranquil surroundings make this home a must-see! SEE THE VIDEO LINK FOR A FULL FEATURE LIST!

Located in the prestigious DarkHorse community, this newly completed 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and scenic living. Enjoy peaceful golf course views from the private balcony while taking in the beauty of the surrounding foothills. Just minutes from Lake of the Pines, you'll enjoy easy access to boating, fishing, and year-round outdoor fun! Come experience the charm of one of the area's most sought-after communities and discover a place you'll be proud to call home!

Discover multigenerational luxury and functionality in this sprawling Tuscan-style estate on 20 flat, usable acres in the gated Sierra Foothills Estates. This exceptional property is a dream for car collectors, equestrian enthusiasts, entertainers, or anyone seeking a private staycation retreat. The main home features a grand primary suite with spa-like ensuite, 3 guest bedrooms with ensuite baths, a library, music room, game room, extraordinary wine cellar, state-of-the-art theater, and an elevator serving the entire home. Multiple cozy fireplaces create warmth throughout. The attached garage accommodates up to 7 vehicles. A 3-bed, 1-bath ADU with full kitchen, living room, and extra storage adds flexibility for extended family or guests. The impressive 5,000 SF garage/shop fits 30+ cars and includes a full bathroom, laundry, and 5,000 SF of additional covered space plus an RV garage. Outdoor highlights include an owned solar system, shared pond with dock, equestrian trails, outdoor kitchen, and ideal pool site. A bold gated entry welcomes you to a lifestyle unlike any other.

This Winchester Country Club East facing 1.2 Acre lot is on the 8th hole of the golf course. Lot 297 is perched above the green and faces East toward the morning sun. Custom design your dream home or use the available design concept by HMA Architecture. Winchester has underground public utilities, paved public roads, dog friendly walking paths and an HOA Swim & Tennis Club with 24/7 security patrol. Lot owners may use the HOA facilities included in the $265/month dues, offering pickleball, a heated jr. Olympic size pool, a hot tub, tennis courts, Olympic grade bocce ball courts and social activities. Winchester Golf is an elective membership with options starting at $125 per month that include the fitness center, group classes and member events. Financing, architect and builder referrals available. Winchester is below the snow line yet just 40 minutes to Lake Tahoe ski resorts and just 40 minutes from Sacramento Int'l Airport and downtown.