11790 Lowhills Rd

4,292 Sq. Ft.
$349 / Sq. Ft.
4,292
Sq. Ft.
$349
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Phenomenal Value! In the prestigious Mountain Lakes Estates of Nevada City, this gated 3-acre estate combines privacy, craftsmanship, and stunning natural beauty with sweeping views of a 5-acre pond and 26-acre greenbelt. The 4,292 sq ft main residence features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, with a thoughtful layout that includes a grand great room with a stone fireplace, formal dining room, and breakfast nook. Downstairs offers a living room, kitchenette, game area, full bathroom, and a bedroom ideal for...Phenomenal Value! In the prestigious Mountain Lakes Estates of Nevada City, this gated 3-acre estate combines privacy, craftsmanship, and stunning natural beauty with sweeping views of a 5-acre pond and 26-acre greenbelt. The 4,292 sq ft main residence features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, with a thoughtful layout that includes a grand great room with a stone fireplace, formal dining room, and breakfast nook. Downstairs offers a living room, kitchenette, game area, full bathroom, and a bedroom ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Expansive windows frame serene lake views from nearly every room, while abundant storage ensures practicality matches beauty. The property also includes a spacious professional-grade woodworking shop with its own bathroom and an unfinished 2-bedroom guest unit above, perfect for extended family, rental income, or creative pursuits. The Mountain Lakes Estates community offers two private lakes, a park, trails, and Firewise certification for peace of mind. Located just minutes from historic downtown Nevada City and Grass Valley, this property delivers an exceptional blend of luxury living, natural surroundings, and community amenities.

Property Details for 11790 Lowhills Road

Parking Features
24'+ Deep Garage, Attached, RV Possible, Garage Door Opener, Uncov Prkng Spc (2+), Facing Side, Workshop in Garage, Interior Access
Frontage Type
Waterfront
Zoning
RA-XRA-X
View Description
Forest, Water, Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 05/02/2026 01:19 PM

Property Details for 11790 Lowhills Road

StatusActive
MLS #226055675
Days on Compass5
Taxes-
HOA Fees$715 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1992
Lot Size3.13 AC / 136,342 SF
CountyNevada County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Re/Max Gold, Cheryl Rellstab, DRE #01162108
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Building Information for 11790 Lowhills Road

Stories2Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size3.13 AC / 136,342 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,476 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,553

Property Taxes

$863

HOA Dues

$60

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Property Information for 11790 Lowhills Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: 13106
  • Area Short Display: 13106
  • Cross Street: Discovery Way
  • City: Nevada City
  • County: Nevada
  • State: CA
  • Zip Code: 95959
  • Zip Plus 4: 9046
  • Topography: Lot Grade Varies,Lot Grade Varies
  • Directions to Property: Bitney Springs Rd to Newtown Rd Continue to Discovery Way Turn right onto Discovery Way Turn right onto Lowhills Rd, destination on the left.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Features: Barbeque, Greenbelt, Trails, See Remarks, Park
  • APN: 004-610-031-000
  • License Fee: $.00
  • Association Mandatory: Yes
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas, Road, Maintenance Grounds, Management
  • Association: true
  • Association Fee: $715.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
  • School District (County): Nevada
  • Elementary School District: Grass Valley
  • Middle or Junior School District: Grass Valley
  • Senior High School District: Nevada Joint Union
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Independent Parking Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
  • Tandem Parking Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: 0.0
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Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 0.0
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Minimum Bldg SqFt: 0.0
  • # of Lots: 0
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.13
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 136343.0
  • Property Faces: West
  • Lot Features: Manual Sprinkler F&R, Auto Sprinkler F&R, Pond Year Round, Landscape Misc
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Restrictions: Board Approval, Other
  • Home Warranty: false
  • Irrigation: Shares Domestic Well
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Picture Count: 68
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 0
  • Property Disclaimer: All data, photos, visualizations and information regarding a property, including all measurements and calculations of area, has been obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be verified by the listing broker, except as required by the MLS Rules, or MLS. Information on this website may be from sources other than broker, sellers and/or MLS, may include information generated using artificial intelligence, digitally altered photographs or images, and is not guaranteed as complete, accurate or reliable. All data, photos, visualizations and information regarding a property is provided “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied, and should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy.
  • Census Tract: 9.0
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Underground Utilities, Propane Tank Leased
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • # of Floors: 0
  • # of Guest Space(s): 0
  • # Of Buildings: 0
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Frame, Wood, Lap Siding, Masonry Unreinforced
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
  • Foundation: Raised, Concrete Perimeter
  • Stories: 2
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Retreat, Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Street Entrance
  • Other Structures: Storage, Guest House, Workshop, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Back Porch, Covered Deck, Wrap Around Porch
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Built-In Barbeque
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Dual Pane Full, Window Coverings
  • Horse Property: false
  • Pool: false
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Senior Community: false
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Storage Area(s), Formal Entry, Wet Bar
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas, Wood Stove
  • Appliances: Gas Cook Top, Built-In Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Built-In Refrigerator, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Warming Drawer
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Sink, Ground Floor, Washer Included, Inside Room
  • Spa: false
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Double Sinks, Granite, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central, Whole House Fan
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Generator
  • Other Equipment: Attic Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Dish Antenna
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Laminate, Stone, Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Raised Hearth, Family Room, Stone
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Double Sinks, Jetted Tub, Tile, Walk-In Closet, Window
  • Bathrooms: 4.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom, Baths Other, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room, In Law Apartment, Kitchen, Laundry, Workshop
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Ground Floor, Outside Access, Sitting Area
Living
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, View
Dining
  • Dining Room Features: Breakfast Nook, Formal Room, Space in Kitchen
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Great Room, View
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Pantry Closet, Granite Counter, Island, Stone 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: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
  • 2nd Unit Bedrooms: 0.0
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: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated Desc: Kitchen 11-15YR, Bath 11-15YR, Bed 11-15YR
  • Berth Size Length: 0.0
  • Berth Size Width: 0.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: false
  • Studio Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 11790 Lowhills Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #226055675

$1,500,000
Jan 15, 2026

Expired

METROLIST #225104769

$1,500,000
Oct 31, 2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225104769

$1,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/02/2026

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #226055675

$1,500,000
01/15/2026

Expired

METROLIST #225104769

$1,500,000
10/31/2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225104769

$1,500,000

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

Public Records for 11790 Lowhills Road

Taxable ValueLand$258,742Additions$567,728Total$826,470
Tax Record2025$10,359 ($863 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,173 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,173 SqFtStories2Lot Size136,342 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992CountyNEVADAAPN004-610-031-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 11790 Lowhills Road

This home is within Grass Valley Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Charter - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Bell Hill Academy
PublicK to 4

Lyman Gilmore Middle School
Public5 to 8

Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
Charter9 to 12

Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School
PublicK to 4

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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11790 Lowhills Road is a single family home for sale in Nevada City, CA 95959. This property was listed for sale on May 2, 2026 by Re/Max Gold, it's currently listed at $1,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on June 15, 2005. This listing's school districts are Grass Valley Elementary School District, Nevada Joint Union High School District. Nearby schools include Bell Hill Academy, Lyman Gilmore Middle School and Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning. 11790 Lowhills Road is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 4,292 sqft single family home built in 1992.

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Listing Courtesy of Re/Max Gold, Cheryl Rellstab, DRE #01162108

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