Nevada Homes with Custom Subtype Description

Welcome to Nevada County, California – a hidden gem nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, where natural beauty meets small-town charm. Known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant arts scene, and rich history, Nevada County is the perfect place to call home. Whether you're drawn to the majestic pines, the shimmering lakes, or the quaint historic towns, this region offers a lifestyle that celebrates both adventure and tranquility.

For those seeking a unique living experience, Nevada County boasts an array of homes with custom designs that cater to every taste and lifestyle. From rustic mountain cabins to contemporary retreats, each property is a canvas for your imagination. These custom homes are thoughtfully crafted, featuring high-quality materials, innovative layouts, and personalized touches that make each space truly one-of-a-kind. Imagine sipping coffee on your expansive deck, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada, or cozying up by a handcrafted stone fireplace in your dream home.

The community in Nevada County is as diverse as its landscapes, offering a welcoming atmosphere where neighbors become friends. Enjoy the local farmer's markets, art galleries, and seasonal festivals that bring people together. With a rich history dating back to the Gold Rush, the area is steeped in culture and stories waiting to be discovered.

Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway or a permanent residence, Nevada County's custom homes provide the perfect backdrop for a life well-lived. Embrace the opportunity to create your sanctuary in this enchanting part of California, where every day feels like a retreat. Discover your dream home in Nevada County today!

Newest Nevada Homes with Custom Subtype Description

$1,750,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,952 SqFt. ⋅ 226109340 MLS

First time on market! Beautiful lakefront property with 100 +/- foot of developed and landscaped frontage with sandy beach and floating boat dock. Architecturally designed home by Keith Brown and built by owner/ contractor. Enjoy scenic lake views from kitchen and living rooms as well as from the large primary bedroom suite. Front and rear patios and covered deck perfect for entertainment are accented by brick walls. Green house, storage shed, three car garage with extra parking. Very peaceful and private!

13592 Lake Wildwood Drive, Lake Wildwood

Listing courtesy of Gateway Real Estate.

$650,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,475 SqFt. ⋅ 226113783 MLS

**DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH Extraordinary Potential on Nearly 10 Private Waterfront Acres!** A rare opportunity to transform a truly special property into a spectacular private estate. With a very large pond, dramatic mountain and sunset views, distinctive Modern Spanish architecture, and **no neighboring homes in sight**, the ingredients are already herethe next owner simply has the opportunity to unlock its full potential. Tucked behind a stone-pillared gated entrance and approached by a long winding driveway, the property feels remarkably private and secluded, yet is just minutes from shopping, dining, and conveniences. Expansive windows frame captivating water views while wildlife, changing skies, and sunsets create an ever-changing natural backdrop. The custom residence has tremendous character and great bones, highlighted by a dramatic Great Room with soaring 17-foot ceilings, hand-hewn Sitka spruce beams, Kiva fireplace, and walls of glass. The spacious kitchen features a large center island, custom cabinetry, pantry, fireplace, breakfast nook, and beautiful views across the water. Curving walls and distinctive architectural details give the home a style rarely found in today's construction. The generous primary suite features tray ceilings, views, and a spacious bath. A private guest suite offers its own bath and patio, while the office/optional bedroom includes custom built-ins. Stucco construction, pecky cedar trim, and a classic Spanish tile roof reinforce the home's timeless Southwestern character. The detached art studio offers even more upside with potential for conversion to a guest apartment, private retreat, office, or wellness space. Nearly 10 gently sloping acres provide room for gardens, horses, a future ADU, workshop, or additional improvements, while **NID irrigation water** adds tremendous versatility. **Bring your vision.** With thoughtful cosmetic improvements and a deck replacement, this Diamond in the Rough has the potential to become an exceptional waterfront showplace. Properties offering this combination of **acreage, privacy, water, architecture, views, and proximity to town are exceedingly difficult to replicate.** An outstanding opportunity for the buyer who recognizes what this property can become.

19787 Calle Toro Lane, Penn Valley

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty.

$759,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,491 SqFt. ⋅ 226112298 MLS

Set in a peaceful, private wooded setting, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers an open and inviting floor plan highlighted by a dramatic vaulted great room with clerestory windows, abundant natural light, hardwood flooring and a beautiful stone fireplace. The great room flows easily into the dining area and generously sized kitchen featuring granite countertops, a large center island, extensive wood cabinetry, pantry and gas range. The flexible bedroom layout provides plenty of options for guests, a home office or multi-generational living, while the remodeled primary bath features an impressive oversized walk-in tiled shower with dual shower heads, grab bars and built-in seating, along with a separate soaking tub. French doors lead to an expansive deck overlooking the surrounding trees, with multiple areas for relaxing and entertaining, including a spa and fire pit. Extensive storage and unfinished space beneath the home offer additional possibilities, all in a quiet setting surrounded by nature.

17467 Norlene Way, Grass Valley

Listing courtesy of Re/Max Gold.

$1,700,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 3,717 SqFt. ⋅ 226107587 MLS

Inspiring Pacific Rim architecture welcomes you into this magical residence in Nevada City offering a quiet wooded setting with views to the South Yuba River Canon and high Sierra Mountain range. The dramatic floor plan features a unique 'open' plan bathed in natural light, indoor-outdoor connections, extensive use of glass and the highest level of craftsmanship with the warmth of Old Growth vertical grain Douglas fir paneling, flooring, cabinetry and trim throughout! The living room includes a Rumford fireplace, multiple seating areas and a secret room outfitted as a private office. The gourmet kitchen with central island and adjoining formal dining area offer a blending of warmth, intimacy and views to the landscape. The romantic master suite includes the "Nest" sitting area with built-in library shelving, corner gas fireplace, raised ceiling, plus a large adjoining dressing area and a connection to the outdoor spa and deck. Guest bedrooms are separated from the main floor and provide a lovely sense of privacy. This home is the masterpiece of Jeff Gold, the local Architect-Builder, known for his site-sensitive design, the fusion of contemporary and California Craftsman elements, while blending an over-arching spiritual calmness in the weaving of space and natural materials and finishes with exquisite detailing. This has been his family's home for 33 years and Jeff's adjoining 900 s.f. office-studio, the "Atelier' has been converted to an attached guest quarters with its own private entrance. The natural outdoor landscaping has matured over the years, with numerous dogwoods, Japanese maples and native plantings amongst rock outcroppings and stone terracing. This is a remarkable, one-of-a kind home, offering a feeling of simplicity, elegance and peaceful retreat. A home with such beauty, craft and setting is tritely a rare find! Offer review date is September 25th.

12844 Daisy Blue Mine Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty.

$675,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,619 SqFt. ⋅ 226105508 MLS

Beautiful contemporary home nestled in a private setting in Alta Sierra. Newly paved, level driveway leads you up to this great home with light and bright, day-to-day living! Dramatic great room with beautiful oak floors and vaulted ceilings gives you a sense of calmness the minute you walk in! Custom cherry cabinets and granite counters in the large cook's kitchen with center island make entertaining a delight, and the living room has a charming raised gas fireplace and room for large furniture! Generous formal dining room leads out to the covered deck with hot tub and views/access to the private backyard featuring a waterfall and putting green! The sweet office with stained-glass touches has built-in bookshelves and French doors. You will love the private primary suite that is separate from the other two guest bedrooms. Daily living includes laundry and a generous two-car garage on the main level. The lower level is ideal for multigenerational living with a formal living room and two more guest bedrooms and a bath. New roof, newly paved driveway, and low-maintenance landscaping offer you the opportunity to move in and enjoy all that Alta Sierra has to offer, including an 18-hole golf course, driving range and putting green, clubhouse, and easy access to Hwy 49, while still providing a sense of peace and serenity. A discounted propane program, Firewise community, and volunteer homeowners association are extra benefits homeowners get to enjoy!

17273 Lawrence Way, Grass Valley

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty.

$760,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,322 SqFt. ⋅ 226111017 MLS

Some properties are simply for sale. This one is a chapter-custom built and lovingly cared for by the same family from the beginning. Offered for the first time, history can be felt in every quiet, thoughtful detail. Set among mature trees on just over one private acre, this home offers the rare feeling of country living as it sits just outside Grass Valley city limits & yet is only about two miles from historic downtown. Here, privacy and convenience come together beautifully. As you enter the circular driveway, you are welcomed by a custom-built, 2,322-sqf home where farmhouse meets subtle Victorian touches. Inside, warmth takes center stage. The hearth was built with reclaimed century-old bricks from the front porch of the original Elks Lodge in Grass Valley the kind of timeless feature that makes a house feel like home. Expansive ceilings, an open-concept design, and a wall of windows connect the living area to the kitchen, creating an easy & welcoming space for everyday gatherings. The kitchen features a granite-topped island, Bertazzoni gas cooktop, updated appliances, custom cabinetry, and generous windows welcoming the morning light. A sunny bay window above the sink frames the front lawn, while the adjoining dining nook overlooks the peaceful grounds. The primary bedroom follows the curve of the home with a beautiful run of windows that brings the surrounding tree line into view. Natural light fills the room, creating a quiet connection to the land and trees just outside. With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, the home offers both comfortable and flexible living. An unfinished attic area provides possibilities for additional living space. The home has been thoughtfully maintained for the years ahead, with owned solar, a newer roof, an HVAC system installed in 2025, hardwood flooring, updated appliances, copper plumbing, an on-demand water heater, and new Hunter Douglas window coverings. Outside, the usable acreage offers room for gardens, outdoor gatherings, a future shop, or a small hobby farm. Mature trees provide shade and invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy the quiet. This is a home that has been loved, not merely lived in & ready for its next chapter. Peaceful. Private. Genuinely one-of-a-kind. Single-story living, without compromise. Come see it for yourself though we suspect you'll fall for it before you ever pull up the drive.

11330 Slate Creek Road, Grass Valley

Listing courtesy of GUIDE Real Estate.

$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.

$1,599,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 2,606 SqFt. ⋅ 226110728 MLS

This is the ONE! Enjoy country living in style! A warm, beautiful modern farmhouse, was tastefully designed and built in 2024. Sitting on 1.6 landscaped acres and mostly all fenced. The miticulous property is clean and ready to host a gathering with room for all. The Detached barn is 1672 sq ft. fully insulated, tall doors for your RV /toys. Easily convertible into an ADU. Take a breath sitting on the back porch and enjoy some sweet tea while gazing a resort style amenties. Featuring a spa, in-ground pool, fire pit and lounge chairs. On the Interior, the open concept is roomy and has a practical flow. From the garage, you have a seating area, more storage and laundry all within steps. Featuring Main floor primary bedroom, and downstairs office, rest of bedrooms/bath are upstairs for separation and privacy. Find the secret room upstairs, a unique feature for the little ones. This one is special, you will feel at home from the moment you walk in.

22828 Cameo Drive, Grass Valley

Listing courtesy of Realty ONE Group Complete.

$1,249,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 3,160 SqFt. ⋅ 226111606 MLS

Welcome to this beautiful newly completed home located in the desirable DarkHorse community. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, this home offers modern finishes, comfortable living spaces, and beautiful golf course views from the private balcony. Enjoy the peaceful foothill setting while being just minutes from Lake of the Pines, offering boating, fishing, and plenty of outdoor recreation. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a beautiful home in one of the area's most sought-after communities.

23796 Landon Evan Lane, Auburn

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Gold El Dorado Hills.

$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.

$389,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 780 SqFt. ⋅ 226108898 MLS

Picture perfect cabin near the river in Kingvale, with winter access. This one's got real charm: a petrified wood fireplace with a propane insert, warm wood interiors, and two-story open beam ceilings that make the whole space feel bigger than it is. The full kitchen opens right into the living area, and two bedrooms plus one bath keep things simple and comfortable. Recent updates: new propane radiant floor heat, propane fireplace insert, upgraded lighting, Havelock wool insulation, new fridge, fresh exterior paint this one's been well taken care of. Steps from a swimming hole beach, close to Donner Pass Road, easy access to I-80, and just minutes to Sugar Bowl. Mountain living, done right.

10043 Rusty Lane, Soda Springs

Listing courtesy of Serene Lakes Realty.

$530,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,371 SqFt. ⋅ 226110179 MLS

Perched above the Sierra Nevada foothills in Grass Valley, this custom ranch-style home delivers the kind of panoramic view that stops people at the door and it follows you through nearly every room. Walls of glass in the vaulted, wood-beamed living room frame layers of forested ridgeline all the way to the horizon, while a classic wood-burning stove anchors cozy evenings inside. The open kitchen looks out over the same view while it connects easily to the living and dining space, and even the bedrooms wake up to the same wide-open outlook, so the scenery is never far from wherever you are in the house. Step outside to a massive deck the perfect perch for sunset, morning coffee, or entertaining under the pines overlooking 3.75 private acres of mature trees and gentle, usable land. A circular driveway welcomes you home and offers easy turnaround and guest parking, while two separate 2-car garages give you rare flexibility: think workshop space, a home gym, extra storage, or room for all the toys that come with acreage living. This is a rare chance to own a private, view-blessed retreat just minutes from town, with space to spread out both inside and under the open Sierra sky bring your vision and make it your own.

13831 Christopher Robin Way, Grass Valley

Listing courtesy of Realty ONE Group Complete.

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