Sold
Last Sold Price
1 bed830 sqft

11494 Ridge Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.43 acresLot Size
1948Year Built
$464/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Two of the most charming small homes in NC on half acre lot with lovely large trees and mature landscaping. Main 830 sq. ft. cottage-style home has redwood lap siding, one car garage, oak flooring and interior walls and ceilings of knotty pine. Brick fireplace in large living room, dining area, full kitchen and one bedroom, one bath with tub/shower. Second unit is chalet style studio with big windows looking out to the woodsy yard. Bedroom area, compact kitchen and bath with tub/shower, approx. 400...Two of the most charming small homes in NC on half acre lot with lovely large trees and mature landscaping. Main 830 sq. ft. cottage-style home has redwood lap siding, one car garage, oak flooring and interior walls and ceilings of knotty pine. Brick fireplace in large living room, dining area, full kitchen and one bedroom, one bath with tub/shower. Second unit is chalet style studio with big windows looking out to the woodsy yard. Bedroom area, compact kitchen and bath with tub/shower, approx. 400 sq. ft. Great neighborhood near the high school and just a few blocks from downtown Nevada City or easy drive to downtown Grass Valley or Brunswick shopping area. Each unit has own septic tank and propane- natural gas is in the street. Used for many years as a vacation home (rear) and rental (front.)Price reflects need for new leach field.
  • Listed by: Joan Lehman 530.277.2975 Joan.Lehman@Century21.com DRE #00868074 • Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
  • Listed by: Eugene C. Lehman 530.273.1336 gene.lehman@c21cornerstone.com DRE #00919294 • Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Listing closed: 09/10/2025 12:00 AM • Source: METROLIST, MLS#: 225019614
See It First™ on Compass

Find homes before they're listed on other real estate sites.

Start your search

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$379,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

Nevada City, CA

9 comparable properties found

a view of a house with a tree in the background
1

$350,000

Sold 08/28/25

1
Bedrooms
1,417
Square Feet
4
Acres
$370,000 | 109 Martin Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
2

$370,000

Sold 07/14/25

2
Bedrooms
876
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
front view of a house
3

$401,565

Sold 08/13/25

2
Bedrooms
970
Square Feet
6.72
Acres
$401,000 | 433 Sacramento Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
4

$401,000

Sold 07/20/26

2
Bedrooms
996
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$320,000 | 11834 Blazing Star Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
5

$320,000

Sold 03/21/25

1
Bedrooms
841
Square Feet
3
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
6

$499,000

Sold 05/23/25

1
Bedrooms
1,008
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$315,000 | 21755 State Highway 20, Nevada City, CA 95959
1/38
7

$315,000

Sold 01/26/26

1
Bedrooms
840
Square Feet
2
Acres
8

$360,000

Sold 11/15/24

1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
832
Square Feet
16.8
Acres
$486,000 | 10742 Cedarsong Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
9

$486,000

Sold 04/07/25

1
Bedrooms
872
Square Feet
6.69
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty, Joan Lehman, DRE #00868074; Century 21 Cornerstone Realty, Eugene C. Lehman, DRE #00919294

Sold By Sierra Heritage Realty, Samuel Cameron, DRE #02173517

Add your commute
Payment Calculator

$2,427 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,055

Property Taxes

$372

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.
Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes
Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 11494 Ridge Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / 2 Houses on Lot
  • Parking Features: Attached, RV Possible, Facing Front, Uncov Prkng Spc (2+), Guest Parking Avail
  • Architectural Style: Chalet, Cottage
  • Zoning: R1

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 0.43 AC / 18,730 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Area/District: 13106
  • Area Short Display: 13106
  • Cross Street: Via Vista
  • City: Nevada City
  • County: Nevada
  • State: CA
  • Zip Code: 95959
  • Zip Plus 4: 8748
  • Topography: Level,Trees Many,Level,Trees Many
  • Directions to Property: Ridge Rd about halfway between the two Via Vista entrances on the north side of the street. From Grass Valley side, look for 11510 sign- next driveway with white curbs is the property.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 035-130-029-000
  • License Fee: $.00
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: 1.10%
  • Association: false
  • Association Fee: $.00
School Information
  • School District (County): Nevada
  • Elementary School District: Nevada City
  • Middle or Junior School District: Nevada City
  • Senior High School District: Nevada Joint Union
Distance To
  • Distance to Public Transportation: 1 Block
  • Distance From Shopping: 4+ Blocks
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Independent Parking Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
  • Tandem Parking Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Fee $: 0.0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Sale and Listing
  • On Market Date: 02-27-2025

Property

Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 0.0
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Minimum Bldg SqFt: 0.0
  • # of Lots: 0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18731.0
  • Lot Features: See Remarks, Landscape Misc
  • Living Area: 830.0
  • Price Per Square Foot: $463.86
  • Price Per Acre: $895,348.84
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Original
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Home Warranty: false
  • Land Use: Residential
  • Irrigation: None
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Year Built Details:
  • Picture Count: 55
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 2828
  • Property Disclaimer: All data, photos, visualizations, and information regarding a property, including the property’s compliance with state and local legal requirements and all measurements and calculations of area, have been obtained from various sources, and may include such material that has been generated by use of artificial intelligence. Such information and material have not been and will not be verified for accuracy by the listing broker or the multiple listing service, and are not guaranteed as complete, accurate or reliable. Such information and material should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. This information and material are intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
  • Census Tract: 8.02
  • Bonds Assessments Taxes: Unknown
  • 2nd Unit SqFt Source: Not Verified
  • ADU/2nd Unit: true
  • Concessions: Yes
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Cable Available, DSL Available, Natural Gas Available, Propane Tank Leased
  • Water Source: Meter on Site, Water District, Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • # of Floors: 0
  • # of Guest Space(s): 0
  • # Of Buildings: 0
  • Construction Materials: Redwood Siding, Frame, Wood Siding, See Remarks
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gravel
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Horse Property: false
  • Pool: false
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Senior Community: false
Interior Features
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Free Standing Electric Range
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Spa: false
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bath Features: Fiberglass, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Free Standing, Wood Burning
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Fiberglass, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • # of Rooms: 4

Room Information

Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Closet
Living
  • Living Room Features: Other
Dining
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Laminate Counter
1 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 1 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 1 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 1 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
2 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 2 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 2 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 2 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
3 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 3 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 3 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 3 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
4 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 4 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 4 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 4 Bedrooms Occupied: 0

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information
  • Unit:
  • # Commercial Units: 0
  • Total # Owner Occupied: 0
  • # Studios Occupied: 0
  • # of Studio Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 400.0
  • 2nd Unit Full Baths: 1
  • 2nd Unit Partial Baths: 0
  • 2nd Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • 2nd Unit Description: Chalet
  • 2nd Unit Occupied: No
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
  • 2nd Unit Type: Detached
  • 2nd Unit Bedrooms: 1.0
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 1 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 1 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 1 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 1 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 1 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 2 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 2 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 2 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 2 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 2 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 3 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 3 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 3 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 3 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 3 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 4
  • Unit 4 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 4 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 4 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 4 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 4 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 4 # of Rooms: 0
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Width: 0.0
  • Length: 0.0
  • Remodeled/Updated: No
  • Berth Size Length: 0.0
  • Berth Size Width: 0.0

Rental

Rent Information
  • Land Lease: false
  • Studio Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • Pets Allowed: Yes, Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Current Rent: $.00

Property History for 11494 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 10, 2025

Sold

METROLIST #225019614

$399,000—
Sep 10, 2025

Sold

METROLIST #225019614

$385,000—
Sep 10, 2025

Sold

METROLIST #225019614

$375,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/10/2025

Sold

METROLIST #225019614

$399,000
09/10/2025

Sold

METROLIST #225019614

$385,000
09/10/2025

Sold

METROLIST #225019614

$375,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 11494 Ridge Road

Taxable Value

Land

$100,000

Additions

$285,000
Total$385,000

Tax Record

2025

$4,460 ($372 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

1

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

503 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

503 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

18,731 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1948

Year Renovated

1963

Zoning

R1-1.5

County

NEVADA

APN

035-130-029-000

Schools near 11494 Ridge Road

This home is within Nevada City Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Deer Creek Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Seven Hills Intermediate School
Public4 to 8

Nevada Union High School
Public9 to 12

North Point Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

New listings in 95959

a view of a house with a yard and tree s
1/75

Listing Courtesy of Re/Max Golden Empire Realty, Terri Bender, DRE #01510003

$925,000

3
Bedrooms
2,519
Square Feet
2.5
Acres
$1,695,000 | 14655 Applewood Lane, Nevada City, CA 95959
1/82

Listing Courtesy of District Homes, Cheyenne Ward, DRE #01927689

$1,695,000

4
Bedrooms
6,503
Square Feet
20.73
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
1/28

Listing Courtesy of Dickson Realty, Gigi Heckendorn, DRE #00810879; Dickson Realty, Kirsten Soi, DRE #02172983

$600,000

3
Bedrooms
1,568
Square Feet
6.9
Acres
$269,000 | 20550 Grizzly Creek Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
1/17

Listing Courtesy of Walt Wilson Real Estate, Walter Wilson, DRE #00415394

$269,000

3
Bedrooms
2,248
Square Feet
20
Acres
$1,074,000 | 11625 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
1/99

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty, Mimi Simmons, DRE #00871435

Virtual Tour

$1,074,000

3
Bedrooms
2,720
Square Feet
25.41
Acres
$1,490,000 | 10952 Northcote Place, Nevada City, CA 95959
1/69

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Gold Country, Raphael Carricato, DRE #01703692

$1,490,000

4
Bedrooms
4,490
Square Feet
1.58
Acres
a big yard with lots of green space and deers
1/24

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc., Alan Savage, DRE #01039993

$139,500

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
10.01
Acres
a view of a dry yard with trees
1/12

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc., Alan Savage, DRE #01039993

$109,000

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
26.6
Acres
a view of a lake view
1/6

Listing Courtesy of Recreation Realty, Kristen Hensley, DRE #01990656

$60,000

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
22.68
Acres

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 11494 Ridge Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
$385,000
1
830
18,730
–
2
1
1,040
18,731
–
3
2
1,552
18,731
–
2
3
2,088
14,810
$661,500
3
2.5
2,126
–
$579,000
3
1,978
14,374

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty, Joan Lehman, DRE #00868074; Century 21 Cornerstone Realty, Eugene C. Lehman, DRE #00919294

1. The following are terms of a legal agreement between you, the person viewing and/or using this Internet site (“User”) and the operator ("Provider") of this Internet site ("Site"), By accessing, browsing and/or using this Site, User acknowledges that User has read, understood, and agrees to be bound by these terms and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to U.S. export and re-export control laws and regulations. If User does not agree to these terms, User is not authorized to use this Site. The material provided on this Site is protected by law, including, but not limited to, United States Copyright law and international treaties. 2. User must be a prospective purchaser or seller of real estate with a bona fide interest in the purchase or sale of such real estate. 3. All real estate data and other informational content provided on this Site (including but not limited to descriptions, images, and other information constituting or relating to real estate listings) is strictly for the personal, private, non-commercial use of User and is not made available for redistribution, retransmission, reformatting, modification or copying. User may not sell or use any of the real estate data on this Site for any purpose other than attempting to evaluate houses or properties for sale or purchase by User. User acknowledges that the real estate data and other informational content on this Site is provided by MetroList Services, Inc., a California corporation (“MetroList”), and User acknowledges the validity of MetroList's copyright as to such data. User expressly acknowledges and agrees that MetroList is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms of Use, and that MetroList will be entitled to enforce these Terms of Use against User. 4. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the data on this Site is provided "as is," without warranty or representation of any kind, either express or implied, as to the nature, quality, characteristics or value of any property or information to which the data pertains. NEITHER PROVIDER NOR METROLIST MAKES ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE DATA DISPLAYED ON THIS SITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR AS TO THE TIMELINESS, ACCURACY AND/OR COMPLETENESS OF THE DATA. 5. NEITHER PROVIDER NOR METROLIST SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, LOSS OF DATA, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF CUSTOMERS OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS), ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DATA DISPLAYED ON THIS SITE, WHETHER THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISES IN TORT, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. 6. User agrees that the prevailing party or parties in any action brought to enforce or for breach of these Terms of Use shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any other relief, that party’s or those parties’ reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs incurred in such action from the non-prevailing party or parties.