12523 Banner Lava Cap Rd

2,058 Sq. Ft.
$340 / Sq. Ft.
2,058
Sq. Ft.
$340
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this move-in ready single-story home set on a flat, beautifully landscaped low-maintenance 1-acre lot in a peaceful foothill setting. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this property blends comfort, functionality, and outdoor living, with two flagstone patio areas and three well-maintained decks. The inviting living room features a new Lopi wood stove and built-in entertainment center. The kitchen offers granite tile countertops and an impressive amount of cabinet and storage space throughout...Welcome to this move-in ready single-story home set on a flat, beautifully landscaped low-maintenance 1-acre lot in a peaceful foothill setting. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this property blends comfort, functionality, and outdoor living, with two flagstone patio areas and three well-maintained decks. The inviting living room features a new Lopi wood stove and built-in entertainment center. The kitchen offers granite tile countertops and an impressive amount of cabinet and storage space throughout the home. Thoughtful custom touches include a window seat in the guest bedroom, a covered front entrance, and a spacious walk-in closet in the primary suite. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced property with a decorative metal gate at the driveway and a custom-built treehouse, adding a unique and playful retreat. Located less than 10 minutes from both Nevada City and Grass Valley, with easy access to Scotts Flat Lake and the Yuba River. Fire-hardening improvements, a hydrant in front of the home, and a nearby fire station offer added peace of mind. A perfect blend of foothill charm, space, and convenience.
  1. Listed by Ashley Quaintance • DRE #02239283 • Keller Williams Realty Gold Country
    P: (530)-575-6644 realestatewithAQ@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Kimberly A. Pepe • DRE #02098326 • Keller Williams Realty Gold Country
    P: (530)-927-7290 homeswithpepper@gmail.com

Property Details for 12523 Banner Lava Cap Road

Parking Features
Attached, Facing Front
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Zoning
R-1
View Description
Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 04/13/2026 07:02 PM

Property Details for 12523 Banner Lava Cap Road

StatusContingent - Show
MLS #226029935
Days on Compass5
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1987
Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
CountyNevada County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Gold Country, Ashley Quaintance, DRE #02239283; Keller Williams Realty Gold Country, Kimberly A. Pepe, DRE #02098326
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Building Information for 12523 Banner Lava Cap Road

Stories1Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

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$3,984 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,520

Property Taxes

$464

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12523 Banner Lava Cap Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: 13106
  • Area Short Display: 13106
  • Cross Street: Valley View
  • City: Nevada City
  • County: Nevada
  • State: CA
  • Zip Code: 95959
  • Zip Plus 4: 9613
  • Topography: Level,Trees Many,Level,Trees Many
  • Directions to Property: Banner Lava Cap past Gracie Trail to PIQ
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 037-312-003-000
  • 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: Nevada City
  • Middle or Junior School District: Nevada City
  • 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: 4
  • 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: 1.0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 43560.0
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Home Warranty: false
  • Irrigation: Other
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Picture Count: 57
  • 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: 7.01
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
  • Energy Efficient: Appliances, Roof, Water Heater
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic System, Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Public, Electric, Internet Available, Underground Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public, Meter on Site
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • # of Floors: 0
  • # of Guest Space(s): 0
  • # Of Buildings: 0
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Gated, Level
  • Fencing: Wire, Wood, Full
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen
  • Other Structures: Pergola, Gazebo, Shed(s), Storage, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Back Porch, Uncovered Deck
  • Exterior Features: Uncovered Courtyard
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full, Window Coverings, Window Screens
  • Horse Property: false
  • Pool: false
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Senior Community: false
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Hot Water, Wood Stove
  • Appliances: Gas Cook Top, Gas Plumbed, Built-In Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Double Oven, Self/Cont Clean Oven
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Sink, Ground Floor, Washer Included, Inside Room
  • Spa: false
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bath Features: Closet, Shower Stall(s), Skylight/Solar Tube, Window
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Other Equipment: Central Vacuum
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Stove
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • # of Rooms: 0
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Closet, Walk-In Closet, Outside Access
Living
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Open Beam Ceiling
Dining
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry Cabinet, Skylight(s), Granite 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
  • Berth Size Length: 0.0
  • Berth Size Width: 0.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: false
  • Studio Annual Occupancy: .00%

Property History for 12523 Banner Lava Cap Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 13, 2026

In Contract

METROLIST #226029935

Apr 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #226029935

$699,000
May 23, 2023

Sold

METROLIST #223032185

$736,000
May 19, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511516267

$736,000

+1.4% / yr

Apr 25, 2023

Pending

METROLIST #223032185

Apr 21, 2023

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #223032185

$710,000
May 10, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #156576569

$570,000
May 10, 2005

Sold

METROLIST #50601794

$570,000
Mar 19, 2005

Pending

METROLIST #50601794

Mar 4, 2005

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #50601794

$575,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/13/2026

In Contract

METROLIST #226029935

04/08/2026

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #226029935

$699,000
05/23/2023

Sold

METROLIST #223032185

$736,000
05/19/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511516267

$736,000

+1.4% / yr

04/25/2023

Pending

METROLIST #223032185

04/21/2023

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #223032185

$710,000
05/10/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #156576569

$570,000
05/10/2005

Sold

METROLIST #50601794

$570,000
03/19/2005

Pending

METROLIST #50601794

03/04/2005

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #50601794

$575,000

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

Public Records for 12523 Banner Lava Cap Road

Taxable ValueLand$141,665Additions$371,928Total$513,593
Tax Record2025$5,567 ($464 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,058 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,058 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1990ZoningR1-3CountyNEVADAAPN037-312-003-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12523 Banner Lava Cap Road

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

Seven Hills Intermediate School
Public4 to 8

Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
Charter9 to 12

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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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Gold Country, Ashley Quaintance, DRE #02239283; Keller Williams Realty Gold Country, Kimberly A. Pepe, DRE #02098326

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