Nevada Homes with Mediterranean Style

Welcome to Nevada County, California, a hidden gem nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history, this county offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and charming small-town living. With its picturesque landscapes, vibrant arts scene, and a strong sense of community, Nevada County is an ideal place to call home.

As you explore the real estate options in this enchanting area, you’ll discover a delightful selection of Mediterranean-style homes. These residences exude warmth and elegance, featuring terracotta roofs, arched doorways, and lush, landscaped gardens. The Mediterranean aesthetic harmonizes beautifully with the surrounding environment, offering a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Imagine sipping your morning coffee on a sun-drenched patio or hosting a gathering in a spacious courtyard surrounded by vibrant blooms and fragrant herbs.

Living in a Mediterranean-style home in Nevada County means embracing a lifestyle that celebrates both relaxation and adventure. With nearby hiking trails, charming boutiques, and local farmers' markets, you'll find plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re seeking a cozy retreat or a spacious family home, the Mediterranean properties in this region provide a unique blend of character and comfort that’s hard to resist.

Discover the allure of Nevada County and the timeless charm of Mediterranean-style homes. Your dream home awaits in this picturesque corner of California, where every day feels like a vacation in paradise. Explore the possibilities today!

Newest Nevada Homes with Mediterranean Style

$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.

$1,188,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,756 SqFt. ⋅ 226107955 MLS

Serenity, sophistication, and Sierra living come together on 5 beautiful acres of private forest. Just minutes from two pristine mountain lakes and miles of multi-use trails, this exceptional single-level home offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and modern convenienceonly 15 minutes to Nevada City and about an hour to Truckee and world-class skiing. Sun-filled interiors showcase panoramic windows, skylights, and an inviting open floor plan. The stunning chef's kitchen features premium appliances, custom cabinetry, quartz counters, a walk-in pantry, and temperature-controlled wine closet. The luxurious primary suite delivers a spa-like retreat with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and custom walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms provide exceptional flexibility, including a versatile third bedroom with built-in office/craft areas and Murphy bed. The laundry room features an elevated bath tub for pets and children. The property is designed for today's lifestyle with solid hardwood floors, purified RO water taps, electronic air-cleaner, extensive fiber/internet wiring, and a cell tower repeater. Owned solar eliminates PG&E costs, its like getting free air conditioning. The home is also complemented by a whole-house generator and owned 1,000-gallon propane tank. A 24' x 24' shop with full bath and a large 18x38 ft.RV/Boat barn with power and water, RV pads, and fully a fenced backyard add incredible utility. Private, beautifully appointed, and remarkably well-equipped, this is the mountain retreat you've been waiting for.

10973 Scotts Flat Dam Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Recreation Realty.

$799,999

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,586 SqFt. ⋅ 226095660 MLS

Experience the best of Auburn living where timeless Spanish-Mediterranean architecture meets resort-style living. Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully designed, this exceptional residence offers an elegant blend of comfort, sophistication, and indoor-outdoor living. Featuring exquisite custom Italian tile flooring throughout and backing toward the golf course with unparalleled local sunset views, this home is a rare find, complete with its own personal use pool. The chef-inspired kitchen is appointed with sleek stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, updated quartz countertops, and flows seamlessly into the home's inviting living and dining areas. The generous primary suite features a private bath with a double vanity, a bidet, and a walk-in closet large enough for two. Multiple outdoor living spaces create the perfect setting for everything from quiet mornings to memorable celebrations. Enjoy sun-soaked afternoons in your own private backyard oasis, or entertain family and friends on the expansive covered and open-air decks. Additional highlights include 4 bedrooms plus a dedicated office, 2.5 baths, a partial basement for additional storage, spacious laundry room, attached garage, not to mention the welcoming front porch, and beautifully landscaped grounds that enhance the home's exceptional curb appeal. Residents also enjoy access to outstanding community amenities, including the sparkling lake, saltwater community pool, parks, playgrounds, restaurants, and recreational facilities, creating a vibrant lifestyle in one of Auburn's most desirable guard-gated communities. This remarkable property offers the perfect balance of luxury, privacy, and everyday conveniencean exceptional place to call home.

23100 Sunset Ridge Drive, Auburn

Listing courtesy of Wesely & Associates.

$999,500

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 3,653 SqFt. ⋅ 226092642 MLS

Discover the ultimate five-acre equestrian retreat featuring level, usable acreage, beautiful mature oak trees, horse fencing, a round pen, and direct ride-out access to miles of scenic trails. The impressive seven-stall barn includes a dedicated tack room and excellent space for horses and equipment. The spacious stucco home offers room for everyone, with multiple family and game rooms, generous guest accommodations, a private studio retreat, and a beautifully appointed gourmet kitchen. Enjoy warm summer days entertaining on the expansive outdoor patio and backyard. An oversized garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, storage, and recreational equipment. A rare combination of comfortable country living, outstanding equestrian amenities, and exceptional trail access.

26525 Table Meadow Road, Auburn

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty.

$479,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,976 SqFt. ⋅ 226083371 MLS

If you've been dreaming of a quality-built single-story home with gorgeous landscaping in the desirable gated community of Lake Wildwood, your dream has come true! Meticulously maintained and extensively upgraded by the current owners, this inviting single-story home combines timeless quality with modern comfort. The open-concept design features soaring wood-vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows that showcase the expansive deck and beautifully landscaped backyard. Mature gardens and a variety of fruit trees provide colorful blooms and seasonal harvests throughout the year. Designed for today's lifestyle, the versatile floor plan includes a private bedroom and full bath in its own separate wingperfect for extended family, a live-in caregiver, long-term guests, or potential rental income while offering privacy for everyone. The current owners have made significant investments in the home's quality and functionality, including custom hand-troweled stucco siding, a durable galvanized metal roof with a 50-year transferable warranty, and a relaxing sauna in the guest bath. These thoughtful upgrades add lasting value, comfort, and peace of mind. An oversized two-car garage, separate golf cart garage, and abundant additional parking provide plenty of space for vehicles, hobbies, and guests. Beyond the property, enjoy the exceptional Lake Wildwood lifestyle with 24-hour gated security, a private lake for swimming, boating, and sailing, a championship golf course, pickleball and tennis courts, a community swimming pool, and a clubhouse with a restaurant overlooking the greens. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a beautifully upgraded home and enjoy the very best of Lake Wildwood living!

13937 Sun Forest Drive, Penn Valley

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Gold.

$3,500,000

4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 6,900 SqFt. ⋅ 226081962 MLS

Anahat is more than a luxury estate. It is a thoughtfully designed living ecosystem where architecture, land, and stewardship work together in harmony.Set on 38 acres in the Sierra foothills, 20+ minutes from historic Nevada City, Anahat was conceived as a place where architecture and landscape exist in quiet dialogue. Inspired by the principles of Vaastu, every decision reflects a vision that honors the relationship between home, people, and place.Completed in 2014, the 6,900 sq. ft. main residence offers 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, and 4 flexible rooms that adapt to changing needs as creative studios, offices, wellness spaces, or guest accommodations, plus a lower-level studio apartment. At its heart, a dramatic skylit atrium rises through two floors, filling the interior with natural light, openness, and a quiet sense of balance.Copper roofing and gutters, limestone accents, a custom solid wood entry door, engineered white oak flooring, and radiant heated floors reflect the home's enduring craftsmanship. Designed for both daily living and gracious entertaining, the chef's kitchen features a Wolf French-top range, dual Sub-Zero refrigerators, and a well-appointed butler's pantry with a stainless-steel sink and commercial dishwasher, complemented by an adjoining dining room anchored by a wood-fired hearth oven.A separate 2,000 sq. ft. guest residence, built in 1990, offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, an office or optional third bedroom, soaring ceilings, custom built-ins, a Juliet balcony, and a detached garage. What distinguishes Anahat is not simply the beauty of its architecture, but the vision that shaped it. Olive Orchard, gardens, a greenhouse, outdoor gathering spaces, wood-fired ovens, solar with battery backup, multiple heating systems, and integrated infrastructure are not simply amenitiesthey are thoughtfully designed to support nourishment, resilience, self-sufficiency, and connection to the land.Zoned for event use by obtaining permits, Anahat offers exceptional opportunities for retreats, celebrations, multigenerational living, and private enjoyment of its extraordinary natural setting.Anahat offers a rare opportunity to experience luxury through thoughtful design, enduring craftsmanship, stewardship, and harmony with the land. From the hearth to the gardens, every element invites a life of beauty, nourishment, and belonging. Anahat reveals itself through experience.Some homes are built merely to impress. Anahat was built to support and sustain

21374 Maidu Ridge Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty.

$1,490,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 3,340 SqFt. ⋅ 226053185 MLS

This is the standard most properties aspire to, but never fully realize. Exceptional estate in Grass Valley offering luxury country living, privacy and sweeping views from every room. This gated estate features over 3,300 sqft and is designed for efficiency and long term livability with a 7kW grid tied solar system, geothermal HVAC for energy efficiency, on demand water heater, auto start whole house generator, EV charger, and all underground utilities. The property features approximately 1.5 acre vineyard, mature landscaping, table grapes, garden areas, and open usable acreage that enhance the estate's private wine country setting. Water resources include a high producing well, year round Little Wolf Creek running through the length of the property, and additional irrigation water supporting landscaping and outdoor usability throughout the property. The land is fenced, cross fenced and thoughtfully designed for flexible country living, equestrian enjoyment, and recreational use. Equestrian and utility improvements include a 1,700 sq ft barn with 5 stalls and tack room, 60 foot round pen, and enclosed RV parking with hookups. A long paved driveway provides convenient access, privacy, and ample guest parking. Interior features are designed for both everyday living and entertaining with a custom kitchen featuring warming drawers, heated bathroom floors, wet bar, refrigerated wine room, and ceiling mounted big screen projector. The main living areas flow into an enclosed courtyard with pergola and fountains, creating seamless indoor outdoor living. Additional exterior amenities include a pool, expansive covered patio, and a private entry casita ideal for guests or multigenerational living. The professionally designed landscape enhances usability, beauty, and overall property flow while maintaining the natural setting. Located in one of Nevada County's premier wine country settings near Auburn, Grass Valley and Nevada City, this property offers privacy, luxury, and an exceptional lifestyle in one of the region's most desirable rural residential environments. Driving time to: shopping and local hospital 25 minutes, full service grocery store and coffee shops 17 minutes, Interstate 80 30 minutes, winery minutes away and recreation is right outside the backdoor door.

18687 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley

Listing courtesy of Gold Group Realty.

$1,250,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 3,172 SqFt. ⋅ 226048926 MLS

This amazing property is located in the Sierra Foothills at 3,500 feet elevation. Sanctum Ridge provides spectacular views of the Tahoe National Forest and boasts 3 bed/1 office plus a completed basement with 3 additional rooms and separate guest house. This custom property is quiet, private and superbly maintained. On 5.14 acres it is the last house on a dead end private road. The usable acreage is well cared for with park-like trails and drainage systems. The main driveway is fully paved to the 2 car garage and back door mudroom entrance. Featuring heated hydronic floors, a designer home theater, an impressive 2 story tower (with bedroom, ensuite bath and views from private balcony), Plus a 1 bedroom guest house (with a screened in porch and fenced in yard), separate workshop with attached covered car parking, 2 car garage with direct access to butlers pantry in kitchen, direct access to county maintained NID walking trail (no public access), and a separately housed commercial generator to run emergency power to the entire property, RV hookups, fiber optic internet, 1,500 gal water tank all Nestled amongst trees and wildlife, it's a 10 minute drive to historic downtown Nevada City and 3 minutes to Scotts Flat Lake boat launch ramp and public beach. Come see this unique property

14757 Sanctum Place, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Gold.

$1,298,600

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,598 SqFt. ⋅ 226046231 MLS

This exquisite European style custom estate delivers a rare blend of craftsmanship, comfort, and resort level living set against a backdrop of breathtaking views. Designed to impress and built to last, the home showcases Italian travertine heated floors, soaring cathedral ceilings, and expansive Marvin windows that frame the surrounding landscape and fill the interior with natural light. The gourmet kitchen is both elegant and functional, ideal for entertaining or everyday living, while the luxurious primary suite offers a private retreat designed for relaxation and refinement. Outdoors, the inviting in ground pool creates a true resort style setting, perfect for gatherings, quiet evenings, and year round enjoyment. Adding to the property's versatility is a charming detached storybook cottage, ideal for guests, extended living, or income potential. The grounds are nothing short of exceptional, featuring a serene year round pond filled with koi fish, peaceful gardens, and abundant mature fruit trees that create a setting of privacy, beauty, and tranquility. A remarkable opportunity for those seeking luxury, flexibility, and a lifestyle property with lasting value.

13629 Oak Forest Drive, Grass Valley

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Gold.

$1,650,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4,460 SqFt. ⋅ 225101436 MLS

Classic Car Enthusiasts. Custom Mediterranean style home with distant views. 4460+/-sq. ft. home plus 2500+/- sq. ft. Garagemahal fully insulated, heated, and air-conditioned. Perfect for your car collection, room for 10 cars or your prized possessions, includes shop, office, hoist, full bathroom, and built-in cabinets. Home offers a large kitchen with center island, breakfast area, formal dining, living, family room, master bedroom, guest bedroom and office on the main entry level. Arched doorways add character to the stylish design. 2 guest bedrooms, full bath, and spacious tv/game room downstairs with access to the outdoor kitchen and inground swimming pool with stone overhead waterfall & automatic cover. Landscaping with river style creek meandering near the pool and entertaining patio. 2 2-Car attached garages. Main level covered deck. 2 entry gates, concrete circular driveway plus extra parking for guests, RV, boats, or other equipment. Riding arena. Fenced corral for livestock with room for expansion on the 7.89 acres. 1" of Nevada Irrigation District irrigation water. 2 large holding tanks for surplus storage. Garden area.

16875 Southridge Road, Penn Valley

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty.

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