22281 Back Bone Rd

1,776,812 / 40.79
Lot Size / Acres

Description

The topsoils on 50% of this Ridgetop, 40.79 Acres shows up on Geological Maps as being of Statewide Agricultural Significance. Perfect off grid Homestead parcel, with 2 large clearings with 12+ Hour sunpath carved out of the middle of this easy to get to, but remote parcel, just 45 minutes from Nevada City. Located less than 2 miles from a paved road in a gated private community. The property has abundant harvestable trees including, Douglas Fir, Sugar Pine, Cedars, Oaks & Madrones. A strong Class...The topsoils on 50% of this Ridgetop, 40.79 Acres shows up on Geological Maps as being of Statewide Agricultural Significance. Perfect off grid Homestead parcel, with 2 large clearings with 12+ Hour sunpath carved out of the middle of this easy to get to, but remote parcel, just 45 minutes from Nevada City. Located less than 2 miles from a paved road in a gated private community. The property has abundant harvestable trees including, Douglas Fir, Sugar Pine, Cedars, Oaks & Madrones. A strong Class 1 Well, provides enough water for both a home, large gardens and animals. If you've been looking for a great homestead property just far away to be private, but close enough to run to town occasionally, that has a lot of usable land, this is the parcel for you. This property is in a private gated community of only 4 Parcels with its own 7,000 Water Storage tanks for Fire Suppression. Seller prefers cash offer but may carry short term financing. Priced for quick sale at $219,000.
  1. Listed by Alan Savage • DRE #01039993 • eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
    P: (530)-386-6236 alansavage0@gmail.com

Property Details for 22281 Back Bone Road

Zoning Description
Agricultural,Timber Production
Zoning
FR-40-PD
LISTING UPDATED: 06/12/2026 04:06 PM

Property Details for 22281 Back Bone Road

StatusActive
MLS #226075593
Days on Compass3
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Agriculture
Year Built-
Lot Size40.79 AC
CountyNevada County

Location

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Building Information for 22281 Back Bone Road

Lot Size40.79 AC

Payment Calculator

$1,456 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,091

Property Taxes

$365

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 22281 Back Bone Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: 13109
  • Area Short Display: 13109
  • Cross Street: Snow Tent Rd
  • City: Nevada City
  • County: Nevada
  • State: CA
  • Zip Code: 95959
  • Topography: Mostly Level,Gently Sloped,Trees,Mostly Level,Gently Sloped,Trees
  • Directions to Property: Tyler Foote Road to Cruz on Grade to Back Bone Road to Snow Tent Road. Straight up the hill, approx 2/3rds of a mile to Back Bone Place. Two purple posts on left-hand side indicate entrance on propery. Contact Agent for code to gate.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 063-100-087
  • 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: Twin Ridges
  • Middle or Junior School District: Twin Ridges
  • 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
Sale and Listing
  • On Market Date: 06-12-2026
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 0.0
  • Minimum Bldg SqFt: 0.0
  • # of Lots: 0
  • Lot Size Acres: 40.79
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1776812.0
  • Lot Features: Secluded
  • Living Area: 0.0
  • Price Per Square Foot: $.00
  • Price Per Acre: $5,368.96
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: false
  • Irrigation: Well
  • Year Built: 0
  • Picture Count: 9
  • Photos Provided By: Agent
  • Elevation: 4400
  • Current Use: Timber
  • Possible Use: Agricultural, Timber
  • Crops: None
  • Primary Residence: None
  • Development Status: Raw Land
  • Vegetation: Brush, Trees Many
  • 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
  • Bonds Assessments Taxes: Unknown
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Other
  • Utilities: Propane Tank Leased, Off Grid
  • Water Source: Private Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • # of Floors: 0
  • # of Guest Space(s): 0
  • # Of Buildings: 0
  • Stories: 0
  • Horse Property: false
  • Pool: false
  • Senior Community: false
Interior Features
  • Spa: false
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bedrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 0.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • # of Rooms: 0
Room Information
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
  • Additional Living Unit: No
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
  • Berth Size Length: 0.0
  • Berth Size Width: 0.0
Income & Expenses
  • Income Includes: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: false
  • Studio Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • Current Rent: $.00

Property History for 22281 Back Bone Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #226075593

$219,000
Jan 22, 2026

Withdrawn

METROLIST #225045975

$225,000
Oct 22, 2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225045975

$250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/12/2026

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #226075593

$219,000
01/22/2026

Withdrawn

METROLIST #225045975

$225,000
10/22/2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225045975

$250,000

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

Public Records for 22281 Back Bone Road

Taxable ValueLand$402,663Additions-Total$402,663
Tax Record2025$4,378 ($365 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size1,776,812 SqFtStyleAgricultural / RuralCountyNEVADAAPN063-100-087-000

Schools near 22281 Back Bone Road

This home is within Twin Ridges Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Charter - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Grizzly Hill School
PublicK to 8

Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
Charter9 to 12

William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Public9 to 12

Nevada Union 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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22281 Back Bone Road is a 40.79 ac of land for sale in Nevada City, CA 95959. This property was listed for sale on June 12, 2026 by eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc., it's currently listed at $219,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on February 25, 2021. This listing's school districts are Twin Ridges Elementary School District, Nevada Joint Union High School District. Nearby schools include Grizzly Hill School, Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning and William & Marian Ghidotti High School. 22281 Back Bone Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 40.79 ac of land on a 1,776,812 sq. ft. / 40.79 acres lot.

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