Nevada City Homes with Residential Acreage Property Subtype

Welcome to Nevada City, California—a charming gem nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and stunning natural beauty, this picturesque town offers a unique blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. With its well-preserved Gold Rush-era architecture, Nevada City is not only a feast for the eyes but also a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs alike.

Surrounded by lush forests and breathtaking landscapes, Nevada City is a gateway to endless recreational opportunities. Hiking, mountain biking, and river rafting are just a few of the activities that await you in this outdoor paradise. The town’s vibrant community hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year, celebrating everything from local arts to seasonal harvests, making it a wonderful place to call home.

If you're considering a move to this idyllic setting, the residential acreage properties in Nevada City are a perfect choice. These homes offer the ideal blend of space and serenity, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of nature right at your doorstep. With ample land, you can create your own personal oasis—whether it’s a sprawling garden, a workshop, or simply a peaceful retreat to unwind after a long day.

Imagine waking up to the sound of rustling leaves and birdsong, with panoramic views of the surrounding hills. The residential acreage properties in Nevada City provide not just a home, but a lifestyle that embraces the tranquility and beauty of California’s Sierra Nevada. Come and discover the magic of Nevada City—your dream home awaits!

Newest Nevada City Homes with Residential Acreage Property Subtype

$450,000

226093477 MLS

This exceptional 30-acre Nevada County retreat offering the perfect blend of privacy, functionality, and future potential just minutes from the charm, dining, shopping, and vibrant arts scene of historic Nevada City. This unique property is ready to enjoy from day one with an adorable, fully livable yurt that provides comfortable year-round living while you plan and build your dream home. Whether you're looking for a peaceful homestead, recreational getaway, family compound, or investment opportunity, this property offers endless possibilities. Infrastructure is already in place with a high-producing well, storage tank, full PG&E electrical service with 2 panels, and 220-volt RV hookups, making it ideal for immediate use. Multiple beautiful building sites are scattered throughout the acreage, allowing you to choose the perfect location for your custom home while enjoying the existing improvements. Additional features include three Conex storage containers, providing abundant space for tools, equipment, recreational gear, or workshop storage. The expansive 30-acre parcel offers room to roam, garden, raise animals, explore nature, or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of your own private sanctuary. Rarely does a property combine move-in-ready accommodations, extensive infrastructure, incredible privacy, and close proximity to Nevada City. Bring your vision and create the lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Also listed RES, Listing number 226084170

17008 Bloomfield Ridge Place, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Redfin Corporation.

$190,000

226090107 MLS

Discover a unique and private 10-acre parcel nestled amidst the natural beauty of oaks and pines at the Nevada City/Penn Valley border. This exclusive property offers a serene setting, making it the perfect canvas for your dream home or getaway retreat. With gated access and partially fenced boundaries, it provides both privacy and security, while its proximity to Lake Wildwood, the Yuba River, and Grass Valley ensures convenience without sacrificing seclusion. Zoned AG-10, this land is equipped with a productive 10 GPM well and electricity already in place, saving you time and expense as you bring your vision to life. The sprawling landscape offers multiple building sites, giving you the flexibility to design a custom residence, shop, garden, or more. Additionally, this property may be suitable for agricultural pursuits, including potential 420 activities, subject to local laws and regulations. Imagine waking to the beauty of sunrises over rolling hills and unwinding under starlit nights. This exceptional parcel invites you to seize the chance to own your own piece of paradise in Nevada City, CA!

14331 Beitler Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Inspired Real Estate Group, Inc..

$125,000

226088426 MLS

Tucked among the trees in the Nevada County area of North San Juan, this off-grid cabin situated on a private 5-acre parcel offers a peaceful mountain setting with a private well and septic system already in place. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, a recreational retreat, or an off-grid lifestyle, this property provides a solid starting point. Enjoy the quiet surroundings, fresh mountain air, and natural beauty while still being within 45 minute driving distance of historic downtown Nevada City, shopping, and local amenities.

17975 Mobley Springs Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Sierra Homes Realty.

$180,000

226083173 MLS

Absolutely Gorgeous tree covered Property in exclusive Banner Mountain location. Paved road, underground utilites, Capped well. Older perc and mantle on file with County. Driveway cut in to a large open building site. Upper end Homes. Convenient paved drive to downtown Nevada City and Grass Valley. Quailty built homes in this estate type neighborhood. You must see this property, priced below market value on in a quiet private location. Incredible opportuinty to build your dream home while making a life time of memories! Addtional Droan photos coming soon!

12479 Tesla Place, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty.

$219,000

226083908 MLS

Take in the fantastic view and bring your dream home plans to build here! Imagine a long driveway lined with tall pines to your home tucked into the woods. Only minutes to downtown Nevada City. Sitting on your back deck soaking up the distant hillside views! Some of the properties features are a strong well (30gpm when tested), a 6-bedroom septic in and ready, fenced road frontage with a gate, and a serene and peaceful setting amongst the trees. This property has great potential for someone who envisions an estate that is private, secluded, and enchanting.

13518 Quaker Hill Cross Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of GUIDE Real Estate.

$89,000

226082197 MLS

Nearly 6 acres of flat, sunny tranquility in the heart of the Sierra backcountry. This beautiful property features a good-producing well, excellent solar exposure, and access to the renowned Snow Tent Springs, a tapped public source cherished for its exceptional year-round drinking water. Set a few hundred yards off the main gravel road, the parcel offers both privacy and easy access. Surrounded by endless recreational opportunities, you'll enjoy miles of forest roads leading to alpine lakes, hidden swimming holes, river canyons, hiking, fishing, and year-round adventure. Bowman Lake is just a scenic 30-45 minute drive away, making this an ideal basecamp for exploring the Sierra wilderness. Build your dream mountain retreat, create an off-grid homestead, or simply park your RV and disappear into nature for days at a time. Rarely do properties combine usable land, water resources, solar potential, and such incredible access to outdoor recreation.

30457 N Bloomfield-Graniteville Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Sierra Homes Realty.

$168,800

226075912 MLS

Discover the magic of year-round Grizzly Creek on this exceptional 10.33-acre Nevada City retreat. Meandering through the property, the creek is bordered by lush elephant ears, ferns, wild hollyhocks, and other native vegetation, creating a peaceful and picturesque setting. The land features a beautiful mix of dogwoods, madrones, conifers, and majestic oaks, offering privacy, shade, wildlife habitat, and classic Sierra foothill beauty. Several attractive building sites provide options for your future home, family retreat, or recreational getaway. An existing 13' x 12' unfinished cabin with deck overlooks the creek and serves as the perfect base camp while you plan your vision. The property includes a completed perc and mantle evaluation, power poles along the property line, and a transformer already in place. The seller reports finding placer gold in Grizzly Creek, adding a touch of Gold Country history and adventure. The timbered landscape may also present opportunities for forest stewardship and fuels-reduction programs, potentially helping offset ownership costs while improving forest health and wildfire resilience. Whether you're looking for a private creekside escape, future homesite, recreational property, or the quintessential cabin in the woods, this rare offering combines natural beauty, privacy, and opportunity in one remarkable package.

18290 Backwoods Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Gold Country Ranches and Realty.

$80,000

226073678 MLS

This beautifully forested, private retreat on The Ridge in Nevada County is ready for your homestead or weekend get-away! Over 5 peaceful acres with towering Madrone, Cedar, Oak and Pine ~ Several potential building sites ~ PG&E power poles and AT&T underground lines on the property ~ great wells in the neighborhood (15 to 60 GPM when drilled!) and a permitted, 120 sq. ft. storage building (PLEASE DO NOT WALK ON THE DECK OR ATTEMPT TO ENTER THE BUILDING as it is in disrepair). Access is mostly paved, with only 6/10 of a mile of dirt road to the property. Zoned FR-40. Just 9 minutes to Mother Truckers, 5 minutes to the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center, 20 minutes to the South or Middle Fork of the Yuba River, and 30 minutes to downtown Nevada City!

17390 Skyland Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of South Fork Realty.

$249,000

226072553 MLS

Spectacular 2.79 acres lot with a view of Sugarloaf Mountain. This gently rolling parcel is located in the beautiful Northview Estates and approximately two miles from downtown Nevada City. Excellent proximity town, schools, trails and more. This property is ready to build with county approved building plans, septic design and power to property. The building pad takes advantage of the amazing long distance views. Pipe Treated water is at the street and the NID canal runs directly through the lower portion of the parcel. This wonderfully groomed piece of land has been well maintained and cleared. There is nice diversity to the forest with conifer, oak, madrone and dogwood trees. Come tour this sweet gem!

11021 Pittsburg Mine Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty.

$225,000

226066825 MLS

Private acreage with well, septic, and power already in place, offering a valuable head start for future development. The varied terrain offers multiple potential buildable areas, long-range mountain and tree views, natural privacy, and seasonal creeks toward the back portion of the property. A private gated road leads into the land, creating a secluded setting surrounded by trees, wildlife, and the natural beauty of the Nevada County foothills. The property also includes a decommissioned gold mine, adding unique local history and character. Located approximately 15 miles from downtown Nevada City, this acreage offers privacy, infrastructure, and opportunity for someone looking to build, improve, or create their own private retreat.

20154 Sky Ridge Place, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Re/Max Gold.

$79,500

226064567 MLS

Incredible price drop for this beautiful property with a gentle and EASY upslope. Lots of level building site loocated just off a paved road Bordered by BLM LAND and close proximity to the YUBA RIVER! Seller Cleared trees and brush, to enhance the beauty of this property. Down tree logs on the property can be removed by seller for accepted offer. A peek a boo far reaching view too. There is a dirt driveway started. This is a great affordable piece of land with power and phone next door, gentle slope with numerous bulding sites The perc and mantle completed with county in 2022, Buyer to verify. Sale is a conservatorship and seller unaware of property information. The Location is an easy drive from downtown Nevada City about 6 miles, and in an area of lovely homes, just minutes to the Yuba river. Easily accessible. Check it out, you will be glad you did! Hard to find bulidable beautiful land in NC at this low price.

12181 Robust Way, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty.

$275,000

226056770 MLS

Private 72-acre Nevada County property directly across from Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park featuring usable south-facing acreage, established water infrastructure, multiple cleared areas, and expansive mountain views. A significant portion of the property offers usable terrain with strong southern exposure ideal for gardening, orchards, solar, homesteading, or recreational use. The main clearing is surrounded by blooming dogwood trees that envelope the clearing with white flowers in late spring. Beautiful timber surrounds the property including majestic oaks, manzanitas, cedars, madrones, and pines. Improvements include a solar-powered well system feeding an approximately 2,500-gallon hillside reservoir with gravity-fed pressure through a 2'' mainline, water spigots throughout the main clearing, raised garden beds with organic soil, some garden beds are made from cedar milled from the land, and two 40' shipping containers for storage. The property includes several cleared areas with potential for future building sites, including a graded area near the well and garden and an elevated ridgeline with panoramic views. Multiple cleared roads and access paths run throughout portions of the property, along with older logging roads that may offer additional expansion potential. A seasonal creek runs in the forest behind the garden area. Snow Tent is just 10 min away with mountain springs and Mother Truckers 15 min down the road, and just about 35 min from downtown Nevada City. Well reportedly represented at approximately 100 GPM when acquired. Suitable for a homestead, a campground, cabin retreat, agricultural project, recreational property, timber production (for potential extra income), or long-term land investment in a highly private setting within Nevada County. Seller financing may be available with substantial down payment.

1535 Derbec Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc..

Start Your Search

metrolist logo

All measurements and all calculations of area (i.e., Sq Ft and Acreage) are approximate. Broker has represented to MetroList that Broker has a valid listing signed by seller authorizing placement in the MLS. Above information is provided by Seller and/or other sources and has not been verified by Broker. Copyright 2026 MetroList Services, Inc. The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program of MetroList® MLS. All information has been provided by seller/other sources and has not been verified by broker. All interested persons should independently verify the accuracy of all information. Last updated .