20194 Madrone Springs Rd

926 Sq. Ft.
$315 / Sq. Ft.
926
Sq. Ft.
$315
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Escape to a peaceful, self-sustaining retreat with this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cabin nestled on 5 acres of private forest that's only 20 minutes to downtown Nevada City. Perfect for those seeking solitude or a sustainable lifestyle, this cabin is fully off-grid, featuring solar power, a backup battery system, and a generator to ensure all your energy needs are met. The property also boasts a well with new pump for water supply and a brand-new septic system, making it both environmentally friendly...Escape to a peaceful, self-sustaining retreat with this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cabin nestled on 5 acres of private forest that's only 20 minutes to downtown Nevada City. Perfect for those seeking solitude or a sustainable lifestyle, this cabin is fully off-grid, featuring solar power, a backup battery system, and a generator to ensure all your energy needs are met. The property also boasts a well with new pump for water supply and a brand-new septic system, making it both environmentally friendly and hassle-free. The spacious 5-acre lot offers plenty of room for gardening in the existing garden, outdoor activities, or simply enjoying the natural beauty surrounding you. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a full-time homestead, this off-grid cabin offers the perfect blend of comfort and independence. Experience the freedom of sustainable living with all the essential amenities at your fingertips! Come and see how this one-of-a-kind property can be your peaceful haven in nature.
  1. Listed by Kelley Heinz • DRE #02047168 • Landmark Properties
    P: (530)-264-6671 kelleyh4re@gmail.com

Property Details for 20194 Madrone Springs Road

Parking Features
RV Access, Uncov Prkng Spc (1), Uncov Prkng Spc (2+)
Architectural Style
Cabin
Zoning
FR-160
View Description
Forest
LISTING UPDATED: 01/30/2026 07:06 PM

Property Details for 20194 Madrone Springs Road

StatusClosed
MLS #225032331
Days on Compass92
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1980
Lot Size4.99 AC / 217,364 SF
CountyNevada County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Landmark Properties, Kelley Heinz, DRE #02047168

Sold By Sierra Homes Realty, Jeffrey Wood, DRE #02143994

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Building Information for 20194 Madrone Springs Road

Stories1Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size4.99 AC / 217,364 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,663 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,423

Property Taxes

$240

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20194 Madrone Springs Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: 13109
  • Area Short Display: 13109
  • Cross Street: Old Gold
  • City: Nevada City
  • County: Nevada
  • State: CA
  • Zip Code: 95959
  • Topography: Forest,Level,Lot Grade Varies,Trees Many,Forest,Level,Lot Grade Varies,Trees Many
  • Directions to Property: Hwy 20 to Conservation Rd, Right on Cooper Rd, Right on Madrone Springs. Follow to PIQ on left approx 1.5 miles.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 003-690-002
  • 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: 0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
  • Tandem Parking Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: 0.0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 0.0
  • Year Built Source: Owner
  • Minimum Bldg SqFt: 0.0
  • # of Lots: 0
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.99
  • Lot Size Source: Owner
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 217364.0
  • Lot Features: Private, Low Maintenance
Property and Assessments
  • Special Zones: Fire Zone
  • Home Warranty: false
  • Irrigation: Shares Domestic Well
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Picture Count: 30
  • Photos Provided By: Seller
  • 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: 0.0
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Utilities: Off Grid, Solar
  • Water Source: Well
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
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Combination
  • Stories: 1
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
  • Horse Property: false
  • Pool: false
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Senior Community: false
Interior Features
  • Heating: Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Spa: false
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bath Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: Battery Backup, Generator, Photovoltaics Seller Owned, PV-Off Grid
  • Flooring: Other
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Stove
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Room Information
Living
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached
Dining
  • Dining Room Features: Space in Kitchen, Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Other Counter, Kitchen/Family Combo
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: 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

Property History for 20194 Madrone Springs Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2026

Sold

METROLIST #225032331

$292,000
Nov 21, 2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225032331

$289,000
Nov 21, 2025

Pending

METROLIST #225032331

Oct 31, 2025

Expired

METROLIST #225032331

$299,000
Jun 19, 2025

Expired

METROLIST #225032331

$315,000
May 20, 2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225032331

$315,000
Apr 30, 2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225032331

$329,000
Mar 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #225032331

$339,000
Jul 29, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #222044528

$255,000
Jul 29, 2022

Sold

METROLIST #222044528

$270,000
Jul 29, 2022

Sold

METROLIST #222044528

$255,000
Jul 22, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1494889474

$255,000

+10.5% / yr

Jun 30, 2022

Pending

RESFAR #222044528

Jun 30, 2022

Pending

METROLIST #222044528

May 27, 2022

Price Change

RESFAR #222044528

$270,000
Apr 29, 2022

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #222044528

$285,000
Apr 29, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #222044528

$285,000
Feb 1, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #347612281

$99,000

-3.2% / yr

Feb 1, 2013

Sold

METROLIST #12603625

$99,000
Dec 17, 2012

Pending

METROLIST #12603625

Oct 14, 2012

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #12603625

$104,000
Oct 2, 2012

Expired

METROLIST #11603759

Oct 2, 2012

Withdrawn

METROLIST #12601689

Oct 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #11603759

$110,000
Oct 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #12601689

$110,000
Aug 27, 2004

Sold

METROLIST #40035901

$130,000
Aug 27, 2004

Sold

RESFAR #40035901

$130,000
Aug 19, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #139527481

$130,000

+13.6% / yr

Aug 12, 2004

Pending

RESFAR #40035901

Aug 12, 2004

Pending

METROLIST #40035901

May 26, 2004

Withdrawn

METROLIST #40601589

May 19, 2004

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40035901

$149,000
May 19, 2004

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #40035901

$149,000
Jan 27, 2004

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #40601589

$139,000
Jul 3, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #115313264

$112,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2026

Sold

METROLIST #225032331

$292,000
11/21/2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225032331

$289,000
11/21/2025

Pending

METROLIST #225032331

10/31/2025

Expired

METROLIST #225032331

$299,000
06/19/2025

Expired

METROLIST #225032331

$315,000
05/20/2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225032331

$315,000
04/30/2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225032331

$329,000
03/19/2025

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #225032331

$339,000
07/29/2022

Sold

RESFAR #222044528

$255,000
07/29/2022

Sold

METROLIST #222044528

$270,000
07/29/2022

Sold

METROLIST #222044528

$255,000
07/22/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1494889474

$255,000

+10.5% / yr

06/30/2022

Pending

RESFAR #222044528

06/30/2022

Pending

METROLIST #222044528

05/27/2022

Price Change

RESFAR #222044528

$270,000
04/29/2022

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #222044528

$285,000
04/29/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #222044528

$285,000
02/01/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #347612281

$99,000

-3.2% / yr

02/01/2013

Sold

METROLIST #12603625

$99,000
12/17/2012

Pending

METROLIST #12603625

10/14/2012

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #12603625

$104,000
10/02/2012

Expired

METROLIST #11603759

10/02/2012

Withdrawn

METROLIST #12601689

10/01/2011

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #11603759

$110,000
10/01/2011

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #12601689

$110,000
08/27/2004

Sold

METROLIST #40035901

$130,000
08/27/2004

Sold

RESFAR #40035901

$130,000
08/19/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #139527481

$130,000

+13.6% / yr

08/12/2004

Pending

RESFAR #40035901

08/12/2004

Pending

METROLIST #40035901

05/26/2004

Withdrawn

METROLIST #40601589

05/19/2004

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40035901

$149,000
05/19/2004

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #40035901

$149,000
01/27/2004

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #40601589

$139,000
07/03/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #115313264

$112,500

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

Public Records for 20194 Madrone Springs Road

Taxable ValueLand$117,504Additions$132,192Total$249,696
Tax Record2025$2,881 ($240 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt731 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt731 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,364 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980ZoningFR-160CountyNEVADAAPN003-690-002-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 20194 Madrone Springs Road

This home is within Nevada City Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 8
Charter - 9 to 12
Public - K to 3
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Seven Hills Intermediate School
Public4 to 8

Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
Charter9 to 12

Deer Creek Elementary School
PublicK to 3

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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