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

$195,000

226123635 MLS

Build your dream home on one of the larger lots in Nevada City's desirable Altair subdivision! Located on beautiful Banner Mountain, 13935 Altair Drive offers 2.27 acres in an established neighborhood of distinctive custom homes. Mature pines, cedars and oaks create a lovely wooded setting with sunshine, privacy and room to design your mountain retreat. Altair is a paved neighborhood, with underground utilities and access to approximately 84 acres of private community greenbelt with residents-only walking trails. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings while remaining conveniently close to historic downtown Nevada City, Brunswick Basin shopping and dining, and boating, swimming and fishing at Scotts Flat Lake. Build ready property with cut in driveway, a cleared building area, NID treated water, electricity, natural gas, cable and high-speed internet at the lot, along with community completed perc and mantle testing for a standard septic. Subdivision is a Permanent Road Division (PRD) with County maintaining all roads including snow removal. Minimum and maximum home size requirements. This property provides a wonderful opportunity to bring your vision to life in this sought-after foothill community!

13935 Altair Drive, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of HomeSmart ICARE Realty.

$190,000

226125052 MLS

33+ private foothill acres bordering the iconic fields of Mountain Bounty Farm, where rural serenity meets community pride. Follow the ag road up to an expansive, prepared pad perched at the topcomplete with sweeping panoramic views of your meadow, valley, and distant mountains, plus a dedicated well house already on site. Natural water enhances the parcel with a spring and seasonal/year-round creek drainage flowing through the land. Minutes from Bridgeport and the South Yuba River's premier swimming holes, and just a short drive to downtown Nevada City. Water in place, views unlocked, and infrastructure startedbring your contractor and claim your ridge.

12071 Birchville Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of SunnyHill Realty.

$95,000

226112801 MLS

Imagine building your dream home with breathtaking 240-degree views! This beautiful Nevada City residential lot features gently rolling terrain with easy-to-build homesites and a 160-foot well drilled by Peters, reported at 30 GPM when drilled. A shared leach field is already in place on Lot A, with owners responsible for future maintenance, providing a valuable start on the property's infrastructure. NID water and scenic trails are located at the bottom of the property, adding to its recreational appeal and future potential. Located just minutes from historic downtown Nevada City, this peaceful foothill setting offers convenient access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation while maintaining a private, rural feel. Whether you are ready to build now or planning for the future, this vacant land offers a beautiful canvas for your vision. Come explore the possibilities and picture your new home here!

12141 Newtown Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Gold.

$260,000

226111313 MLS

Your Sierra Foothills Story Starts Here! A vision waiting to be realized on a stunning 4.08+/- acre parcel in the coveted Cement Hill neighborhood of Nevada City, CA. With no HOA or restrictive covenants, the only limit is your imagination. Whether you bring this dream of a craftsman style home or chart your own architectural path, this blank canvas is ready for you. This is more than a just building a house, it's a lifestyle. You're just an hour from Lake Tahoe's alpine waters, and 2.5 hours from the energy of San Francisco. Land like this private, buildable, and beautifully positioned doesn't come along often. Bring your vision. This is where it begins.

11094 Cement Hill Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Wesely & Associates.

$79,000

226107679 MLS

Stunning and Private end of the road 4.17 acre property in desirable Forest Knolls Estates, overlooking a year around waterfall. The building site sits below the NID ditch, snuggled in a lovely creek setting. Along with the peaceful water flowing soundtrack, you will enjoy walking trails and nature galore right outside your front door. This is a perfect opportunity to build in one of the nicest areas on Banner Mountain, being so close to town and one of the most unique lots available in this Subdivision.

10680 Success Cross Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Recreation Realty.

$269,000

226107266 MLS

Completely on the front 20 acres on this 159+ acre property. Beautiful mature timber, with all the right varieties of the best species for those wishing to build a cabin using their own lumber. Nice views from the top of the ridge overlooking the rest of your domain to the south. Additional usable land near the bottom of this property, with multiple springs throughout. Very private setting, approximately 4.5 miles from hwy 20. Less than an hour to Truckee and Nevada City. Includes mineral rights. Seller prefers cash but may carry with strong down payment and good credit.

Chalk Bluff, Nevada City

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

$110,000

226105264 MLS

Rare opportunity to own 20 completely level, undeveloped acres offering privacy, usability, and endless possibilities. This untouched property is easy to explore on foot, with level terrain throughout and a cleared, open, sunny area near the center of the acreagean ideal location to envision a future homesite, cabin, recreational retreat, or off-grid getaway. Situated at approximately 4,800 feet in elevation, the property enjoys four distinct seasons, including winter snowfall. Access roads are wide and well-traveled, providing convenient access to this private mountain setting. With no existing development, you have the flexibility to choose where and how you want to develop the property, subject to applicable county requirements.The property is off-grid and includes a metal shipping container for convenient storage. A good-producing well is already in place and can be operated by solar power or with your own generator. With usable acreage, abundant sunshine, privacy, and an existing water source, this is a truly unique opportunity to create your own mountain retreat from the ground up.

15379 Robbins Ranch Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Gold.

$135,000

226101051 MLS

Sweeping long-range views and unforgettable sunsets set the stage on this stunning 6.72-acre Nevada City property. Tucked along a quiet country road, the land unfolds across gently rolling terrain with towering pines, open meadows, and a seasonal pondoffering privacy, beauty, and an exceptional sense of place. Multiple promising building areas invite you to design a home that takes full advantage of the expansive vistas and glowing evening skies. A capped well is already in place and power is nearby, creating a strong foundation for your vision. AG-30 zoning allows flexibility for gardens, animals, or a thoughtfully designed homestead. Peaceful and private, yet just minutes from historic Nevada City, rivers, lakes, trails, and dining. A rare opportunity to create something truly special in a setting where the view alone is worth coming home to!

18678 Kentucky Ravine Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Gold.

$110,000

226100508 MLS

Bring your plans and imagination to this 1.5-acre North San Juan property, offering a great opportunity to create your own foothill home. Comprised of two parcels, the property features a beautiful mix of mature oaks and pines with open, usable areas and an established driveway already in place. Unlike starting with completely raw land, much of the basic infrastructure is already here. The property is served by community water at approximately $600 per year, an electrical meter on site, and an existing septic system. Propane has previously been utilized, although there is currently no propane tank on the property. Buyers should investigate the condition, capacity and availability of all utilities and systems to their satisfaction. There is also an established fenced garden area ready for someone with a green thumb, along with two outbuildings/sheds providing additional storage. With plenty of trees, usable outdoor space and existing improvements, there is already a good foundation for creating a country property of your own. An existing manufactured home remains on the property but is in disrepair and is being conveyed in its present condition with no value attributed. For the right buyer, the real opportunity is in the landtwo parcels totaling approximately 1.5 acres with water, electrical meter, septic and existing improvements already in place, potentially providing a valuable head start toward building a new home. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sierra foothills and located in the North San Juan community, this could be a great opportunity for someone looking for a building project, foothill retreat, or simply a place to create something entirely their own.

12637 Shady Creek Drive, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Re/Max Gold.

$139,000

226091782 MLS

Located 22 minutes above Nevada City on a private well maintained paved road. Great neighborhood and amazing 9-10 hour sun path. Currently has a small tracking solar system set up to provide power to owner's 5th wheel trailer (which can be purchased separately). Property features 2 cut in driveways off Phelps Hill Rd, which is also paved, and a large cleared homesite. Very desireable area and community.

11250 Washington Road, Nevada City

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

30457 N Bloomfield-Graniteville Road, Nevada City

$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.

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