Nevada Homes with Ranch Style

Welcome to Nevada County, California, a hidden gem nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills. This enchanting region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant community. With its picturesque landscapes, including lush forests, sparkling lakes, and charming small towns, Nevada County offers an idyllic backdrop for those seeking a peaceful yet engaging lifestyle.

The county is home to a diverse array of outdoor activities, from hiking and biking along scenic trails to fishing and boating in pristine waters. In the winter months, residents can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at nearby resorts, making it a year-round destination for adventure enthusiasts. The historic towns of Nevada City and Grass Valley are filled with quaint shops, art galleries, and delightful eateries, providing a perfect blend of culture and community spirit.

When it comes to real estate, Nevada County boasts an impressive selection of homes, particularly charming ranch-style properties. These homes are characterized by their single-story layouts, open floor plans, and inviting outdoor spaces, making them perfect for families and retirees alike. With ample room for gardening, entertaining, or simply soaking up the sun, ranch-style homes embody the essence of California living.

Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a vibrant community to call home, Nevada County offers the perfect balance of natural beauty and modern convenience. Explore the possibilities of ranch-style living in this captivating region, where every day feels like a vacation. Discover your dream home in Nevada County, and embrace a lifestyle filled with adventure, relaxation, and endless charm.

Newest Nevada Homes with Ranch Style

$450,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,712 SqFt. ⋅ 226110390 MLS

Rare 40-acre foothill retreat in Grass Valley offering total privacy, expansive views, and significant sweat-equity potential. The 1,712 sq ft primary residence is a full fixer-upper ready for complete renovation or a custom rebuild to bring it back to life. A standout asset on-site is the massive ~4,000 sq ft climate-controlled warehouse on a concrete slab, fully equipped with power, water, and AC ideal for an extensive workshop, equipment storage, or agricultural operations. The property also features dedicated guest quarters/ADU potential with a private entrance and bath. Water is abundant with a prolific 40 GPM private well, complemented by gentle rolling terrain, mature trees, and a seasonal creek. Motivated seller open to creative terms, owner financing, and all serious offers. Bring your contractor and vision!

16088 Running Springs Road, Grass Valley

Listing courtesy of SunnyHill Realty.

$299,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,500 SqFt. ⋅ 226111421 MLS

Contractor Special / Great DIY Opportunity Nice 3-bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath home with a 2-car garage on a spacious lot. The home was damaged by a fallen tree, and the exterior and roof repairs have already been completed. The interior is ready for the next owner to finish, including a new kitchen and completion of the primary bedroom. A great opportunity for a contractor, investor, or handy buyer looking for a project with much of the major exterior work already done. The property has PG&E power, shared community well water, and a recently pumped and inspected septic system. Wood stove, central heat and air. Additional features include a utility room, garden shed, fruit trees, and plenty of outdoor space. Bring your tools and ideas and finish this home to your own taste. This is a Fannie Mae Homepath Property.

12922 Shady Creek Drive, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc..

$749,500

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,552 SqFt. ⋅ 226111916 MLS

*$4500 Lender* *Credit Buy Down* 4Br 3Bth * Appx 5 Acres Glass with stunning views in every bedroom/office open floor plan with expansive kitchen, dining and living areas, ACCESS: Less than one hour to lakes and recreation including Folsom Lake, Rollins Lake and Lake Tahoe. Skiing boating, and biking all nearby SIERRA FOOTHILL RETREAT room for all your toys: * SIGNATURE FEATURES: Granite & Marble Finishes * Wood Floors * High-end Glass Accents * Copper Farmhouse Sink * Wraparound Covered Balcony with Detailed Pillars * Over 20 Feet of Glass in Primary Suite. LIFESTYLE: Wake up to panoramic views, Enjoy a private jacuzzi with both west sunset eastern Sierra views. Scenic country drive connect you to Auburn and charming Grass Valley. Escape the Bay Area and arrive at your private foothill estate where sweeping sunsets and peaceful surroundings replace congestion and noise.

23051 Brian Lane, Grass Valley

Listing courtesy of Jeff O'Brien Realty.

$815,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 3,120 SqFt. ⋅ 226109726 MLS

Welcome to an exceptional Grass Valley country property where space, privacy and versatility come together on 5 usable acres with a year-round pond, expansive gardens and an impressive 35' x 35' shop. The thoughtfully updated 3,120 sf, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers comfortable main-level living with an open-concept living room, dining area and kitchen, breakfast nook, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a 2-car garage. Downstairs, an additional living area, spacious 5th bedroom, full bathroom and 1.5-car garage create an ideal space for guests, multigenerational living or a private retreat, complete with its own access. The home has been extensively updated with a new roof, luxury vinyl plank flooring, interior and exterior paint, updated bathrooms, new lighting, refreshed trim and baseboards, an updated deck, expanded driveway and RV parking pad. The beautiful new kitchen features self-closing cabinetry, granite countertops, a large farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances and a generous pantry. An extensive two-story addition expanded the main-level living room, creating soaring vaulted ceilings, while also adding to the downstairs living space and bedroom. And then there's the shop. The 35' x 35' detached shop features a 14' roll-up door and 200-amp electrical service, providing exceptional space for vehicles, equipment, projects, hobbies and all your recreational toys. Combined with the 3.5-car attached garage, RV parking and expansive driveway, there's no shortage of storage. Outside, the 5-acre parcel is remarkably usable, featuring a large year-round pond ideal for fishing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The expansive garden includes 18 fruit trees and 12 raised garden beds, creating an incredible opportunity for gardening and outdoor living. Additional features include a Generac generator, two 2,500-gallon water storage tanks and a water filtration system. *Features List and Disclosure Package available.

20365 Wolf Creek Road, Grass Valley

Listing courtesy of Sierra Sotheby's International Realty.

$450,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,652 SqFt. ⋅ 226107965 MLS

This 3 bedroom / 2.5 bathroom home sits on 7.2 acres of land zoned R-1. Adjacent to NID Ditch and Sierra College near the end of the private road. Having this much level land with huge cedars and sugar pines and oak trees, located in the heart of Grass Valley, is truly a unicorn. You'll enjoy the sound of the NID creek that runs along the entire 600' eastern boundary of this parcel. The home is dated and needs some TLC and updating, but it's a well built single level home with an oversized garage. There is even a dried in metal goat barn ready for your animals and chickens. This property is priced to sell quickly, so get your offer in asap.

714 Woodland Way, Grass Valley

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

$850,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1,300 SqFt. ⋅ 226110738 MLS

What a property! So much history here, original home built in 1902! Has an original bunk cabin still standing. If you are looking for a property to build your dream home this could be it! Beautiful pond stocked with fish. NID is available. Please do not disturb tenant. Three separate homes on property.

10501 Wolf Drive, Grass Valley

Listing courtesy of Intero Real Estate Services.

$500,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,648 SqFt. ⋅ 226108599 MLS

Welcome to 12777 Hidden Valley Road, a peaceful country property just minutes from historic downtown Grass Valley. Set on three level, usable acres with meadow and local views, this fenced and gated property offers room to garden, raise animals, or create your ideal country retreat. The single-story home features two to three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an updated wheelchair-accessible shower. Mature fruit trees, flower beds, and an established sprinkler system make it easy to enjoy living off the land. A spacious three-car-plus shop includes a bathroom area and offers exciting potential for an ADU, guest quarters, or second dwelling,buyer to verify. Additional features include a large water-storage tank positioned for gravity-fed use. An affordable opportunity for those seeking usable acreage, workshop space, and excellent potential for horses.

12777 Hidden Valley Road, Grass Valley

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty.

$999,999

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,743 SqFt. ⋅ 226108575 MLS

Your dream property awaits. Country living, with close to 10 acres of space, and endless possibilities is offering an opportunity to create the lifestyle you've been dreaming of. This home features: beautiful knotted woods floors, newer dual pane windows, newer generator, white vinyl fencing, amazing island with butcher block top, an office nook/mud room/pet room off the kitchen, 4 stall barn with lots of space for toys & tools, large wraparound deck, NID & pond, AND an in-law quarter/rec/media room downstairs with access to outside. Not to mention an approximate 800-square-foot ADU offers additional living space for guests, family, and/or a rental. Room to enjoy the outdoors and make the property your own, this is a rare opportunity to bring your vision to life.

14341 Indian Springs Road, Penn Valley

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.

$439,999

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,027 SqFt. ⋅ 226108349 MLS

Opportunity, space, and possibilities await at 15578 Woodruff Ct! Home was built in 2024 and Situated on approximately 5.5 usable acres in the beautiful Grass Valley countryside, this property offers the rare combination of an updated, move-in-ready home and an expansive parcel with room to dream. The single-story home features a bright and comfortable layout with an updated kitchen, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, modern finishes, indoor laundry, and an open living and dining area. Large windows bring in plenty of natural light while capturing views of the surrounding property and foothill landscape. Outside is where this property truly begins to shine. With approximately 5.5 acres of usable land, there is tremendous potential to create something special. Whether you envision additional residential structures, an ADU, multigenerational living, a workshop, barn, gardens, animals, recreational space, or simply want room and privacy around you, this property provides an incredible canvas for the next owner. Enjoy peaceful country living surrounded by mature trees and open space while still being within convenient reach of Grass Valley amenities. Properties offering this much usable land, an existing residence, and so many possibilities don't come along every day. Bring your vision and discover everything 15578 Woodruff Ct has to offer!

15578 Woodruff Court, Grass Valley

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty of California Inc..

$600,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,428 SqFt. ⋅ 226108289 MLS

single level Golf Course home. Great golf course views. Low maintenance landscaping. Open type floor plan on a great street. Located near Park 5 (easy launch of kayaks here) and park 4 (boat launch, veteran's memorial, and playground). The backyard is also low maintenance has a fenced area (great for that puppy dog). Covered front entry.

11539 Inverness, Auburn

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty.

$1,495,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 3,665 SqFt. ⋅ 226108155 MLS

Blue Fountain Farm is a premier 40-acre horse property thoughtfully designed for boarding, training, and equestrian events. This turnkey facility features two well-appointed barns with a total of 17 stalls, cross-ties, wash racks, an office, bathroom, and locker rooms with 32 individual lockersideal for clients, staff, or guests. For training and events, riders will appreciate the 100' x 200' outdoor sand arena with lights and sprinklers, as well as the 75' x 185' covered arena, also with sand footing, lighting, and irrigationensuring year-round usability. Other equine accommodations include ten 1-acre paddocks and a 9-acre pasture, each equipped with water and loafing sheds, offering optimal turnout and grazing options. The 3,900 sq ft ranch-style home offers spacious living with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and a comfortable, functional layout suited for both everyday living and entertaining - currently divided into two separate living areas, each with tenants. Whether you're expanding your equestrian business or searching for a private, high-end horse facility, Blue Fountain Farm offers exceptional infrastructure, space, and style for riders of all disciplines.

17761 Grizzly Bear Drive, Grass Valley

Listing courtesy of California Outdoor Properties, Inc..

$489,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,540 SqFt. ⋅ 226101511 MLS

NEW, NEW, NEW And Truly MOVE-IN READY! Single Story Home On A LEVEL LOT With 1 Step To Enter! This Beautifully Transformed 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home Offers The Rare Combination Of A Stylishly Updated Interior, Major Exterior Improvements And Easy, Comfortable Living. Large Windows Bring In An Abundance Of Natural Light And Give The Home A Bright, Open And Spacious Feel. The Improvements Are Extensive. Outside, There Is A 1 Year Old Roof And Gutters, New Dual-Pane Windows And Sliding Door, New James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding, New Trim, New Exterior Paint, A New Front Door And Hardware, A New Deck With Metal Railings, A New Paved Driveway And Firewise Landscaping. Step Inside And The Fresh, Updated Feel Continues With New Interior Paint, New Laminate And Carpet Flooring, New Designer Baseboards And Trim, New Doors And Hardware, New Designer Lighting, New Ceiling Fans, And Updated Switches And Outlets. The Kitchen Has Been Opened To The Living Area, Creating A Light And Inviting Great Room For Everyday Living And Entertaining. The Beautifully Remodeled Kitchen Features New White Cabinetry With Gold Hardware, Quartz Countertops, A Custom Tile Backsplash, A Farmhouse Sink, An Island With Tons Of Storage, And New Stainless Steel Appliances. Both Bathrooms Have Been Extensively Refreshed With New Vanities, Countertops, Sinks, Mirrors, Lighting And Fixtures. The Primary Bath Features A Walk In Shower Stall With New Tile, And A Sliding Glass Door, While The Guest Bath Includes A Refinished Tub And New Hardware. An Inside Laundry Room And 2 Car Finished Garage Complete This Gem. From The Roof To The Flooring, Kitchen To Bathrooms, Windows To Siding, Deck To Driveway, It Has Already Been Done. Whether You're Looking For Your First Home, Simplifying To Single-Story Living Or Searching For A Turnkey Investment, This One Is Ready To Enjoy From Day One. Move In, Unpack And Start Living! Lake Wildwood Is A Beautiful, Firewise, All-Age Gated Community In The Foothills. 15 Minutes To The Yuba River And Grass Valley, 1 Hour To Tahoe Or Sacramento, 24-Hour Security, Clubhouse, 18-Hole Golf Course, Private Lake For Swimming, Boating And Fishing, Pool, Community Center, 5 Beachside Parks, Marina, Bocce, Pickleball, Hiking Trails, Tennis Courts And More!

18082 Hummingbird Drive, Penn Valley

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Gold.

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