Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,917 sqft$365/sqft
11780 Lower Colfax Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.27 acresLot Size
1932Year Built
$365/sq ftPrice per sq ft
9 carsParking Spaces

Description

A rare find awaits. This circa 1932 COTTAGE is beautifully situated on 2.27 magnificent acres only 3 miles to historic Grass Valley. Three giant Redwoods stand sentinal over this charming home creating an natural ambiance that cannot be compared. Cool breezes make al fresco dining on the patio comfortable even on the warmest summer days. So many features to be noted: an arched "River Of Life" front door, the remarkable fireplace created from indigenous rocks (a nod to the Arts & Crafts roots of this...A rare find awaits. This circa 1932 COTTAGE is beautifully situated on 2.27 magnificent acres only 3 miles to historic Grass Valley. Three giant Redwoods stand sentinal over this charming home creating an natural ambiance that cannot be compared. Cool breezes make al fresco dining on the patio comfortable even on the warmest summer days. So many features to be noted: an arched "River Of Life" front door, the remarkable fireplace created from indigenous rocks (a nod to the Arts & Crafts roots of this home,) built-in shelves & desk, & amazing oak floors w/ Mahogoney Inserts. There is a formal dining room, a generous kitchen with expansive windows & a breakfast area. The spacious Primary Bedroom has woodsy accents, a big picture window & cozy fireplace. Abundant water with a well, NID "ditch" water & a spring. Also,there are amazing established gardens, a seasonal pond, & NID Canal. Enjoy perfect MOUNTAIN VIEWS from the Living Room & Primary Bedroom's picture windows. A big BONUS is the DETACHED GUEST HOUSE with bedroom, living room, kitchen & bath (& room for expanding) plus it's own septic system. Additionally, a 2 stall Carriage House, a Wood Shed, Garage & even a wine cellar. This Vintage home is one of a kind with unmistakable ambiance & style! All inspections complete.
  • Listed by: Barbara Parrott 530.362.0671 barbaraparrott@gmail.com DRE #01111286 • Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty
Listing closed: 11/08/2023 12:00 AM • Source: METROLIST, MLS#: 223084111

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$635,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

98.4%

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty, Barbara Parrott, DRE #01111286

Sold By Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty, Noel White, DRE #01735867

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Property Information for 11780 Lower Colfax Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / 2 Houses on Lot
  • Parking Features: 1/2 Car Space, RV Access, RV Possible, Detached, Guest Parking Avail, See Remarks
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Zoning: RA-3
  • View Description: Woods, Mountains
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Lot Size: 2.27 AC / 98,881 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: 13104
  • Area Short Display: 13104
  • Cross Street: Rhoda Rd
  • City: Grass Valley
  • County: Nevada
  • State: CA
  • Zip Code: 95945
  • Topography: Forest,Level,South Sloped,Forest,Level,South Sloped
  • Directions to Property: Highway 174 from Grass Valley, Right on Rattlesnake Rd to Left at PIQ
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 012-020-018-000
  • License Fee: $.00
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: false
  • Association Fee: $.00
School Information
  • School District (County): Nevada
  • Elementary School District: Union Hill
  • Middle or Junior School District: Union Hill
  • Senior High School District: Nevada Joint Union
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Independent Parking Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
  • Tandem Parking Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Fee $: 0.0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Sale and Listing
  • On Market Date: 09-01-2023
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 0.0
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Minimum Bldg SqFt: 0.0
  • # of Lots: 0
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.27
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 98881.0
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Front, Auto Sprinkler Rear, Pond Seasonal
  • Living Area: 1917.0
  • Price Per Square Foot: $365.15
  • Price Per Acre: $308,370.04
Property and Assessments
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Home Warranty: false
  • Land Use: Residential
  • Irrigation: Spring(s)
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Picture Count: 80
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 0
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  • Census Tract: 0.0
  • 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: Propane Tank Owned, Internet Available
  • Water Source: Untreated, Well, Other
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • # of Floors: 0
  • # of Guest Space(s): 0
  • # Of Buildings: 0
  • Construction Materials: Wood, Wood Siding
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation: Raised, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
  • Other Structures: Pergola, Storage, Guest House, Workshop, Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Patio
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars
  • Horse Property: false
  • Pool: false
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • Senior Community: false
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Heating: Propane, Central
  • Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Dishwasher
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • Spa: false
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub, Window
  • Cooling: Central
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Other Equipment: Central Vacuum
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Double Sinks
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom, Baths Other, Master Bedroom, Storage, Wine Cellar, Kitchen, Living Room
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Ground Floor, Sitting Area
Living
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, View, Open Beam Ceiling
Dining
  • Dining Room Features: Breakfast Nook, Formal Room, Space in Kitchen
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Stone Counter, Tile 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
  • # Commercial Units: 0
  • Total # Owner Occupied: 0
  • # Studios Occupied: 0
  • # of Studio Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 800.0
  • 2nd Unit Full Baths: 1
  • 2nd Unit Partial Baths: 0
  • 2nd Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • 2nd Unit Description: Guest house
  • 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
  • Current Rent: $.00

Property History for 11780 Lower Colfax Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2023

Sold

METROLIST #223084111

$700,000
Oct 23, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521804448

$700,000
Oct 4, 2023

Pending

METROLIST #223084111

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2023

Sold

METROLIST #223084111

$700,000
10/23/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521804448

$700,000
10/04/2023

Pending

METROLIST #223084111

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

Public Records for 11780 Lower Colfax Road

Taxable ValueLand$46,092Additions$45,357Total$91,449
Tax Record2025$1,099 ($92 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,917 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,917 SqFtStories1Lot Size98,881 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1932Year Renovated1965ZoningRA-3CountyNEVADAAPN012-020-018-000

Schools near 11780 Lower Colfax Road

This home is within Union Hill Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Union Hill Elementary School
CharterK to 6

Union Hill Middle
Public7 to 8

William & Marian Ghidotti High School
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.

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