Delightful, Light and Bright one story home on a a lovely, all useable 1 acre on lower Banner Mountain! The main home offers an excellent floor plan with formal living AND huge family room, both with skylights that bring in the beautiful natural light! Laminate floors throughout offer easy maintenance and the generous three bedrooms are located at the other end of the home. Huge back deck is so excellent for entertaining! The charming guest house also boasts vaulted ceilings and has a sweet loft with its own separate laundry. Detached garage, large fenced in garden area and room for RV and boats with easy access with the circular driveway. Piped treated water and natural gas make living very comfortable, plus the property is located in a lovely neighborhood of excellent homes and homeowners! Nevada City School District is highly desirable and you will be able to enjoy all four seasons! Bring the extended family or enjoy rental income with the guest house. This is a great property and will not last!
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Zestimate®
$569,000
12840 Butterfly Dr, Nevada City, CA 95959
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
1.03 Acres Lot
$569,000 Zestimate®
$316/sqft
$1,993 Estimated rent
Home value
$569,000
$518,000 - $626,000
$1,993/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 16, 2026 at 12:09pm
Listed by:
Mimi Simmons DRE #00871435 530-265-7940,
Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Bought with:
Liliana Murphy, DRE #01829939
Allison James Estates & Homes
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 225137184Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ground Floor
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Dining room
- Features: Bar, Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry Closet, Tile Counters
Heating
- Central, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Sink, In Garage, See Remarks, Inside
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Raised Hearth, Family Room, Free Standing, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Boat, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Guest
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 1.03 Acres
- Features: Garden, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
Details
- Additional structures: RV/Boat Storage, Guest House
- Parcel number: 037301010000
- Zoning description: R1-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Partial Insulation, Wood, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic System
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Nevada City
Other
Other facts
- Price range: $569K - $569K
- Road surface type: Paved, Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Sold | $569,000-5%$316/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #225137184 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2025 | Pending sale | $599,000$333/sqft |
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| 11/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000$333/sqft |
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| 10/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/26/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,500+22.4%$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,607 +2.2% | $319,113 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,528 +2.1% | $312,857 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,457 +2.1% | $306,724 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95959
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Deer Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 2.6 mi
- 6/10Seven Hills Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 7/10Nevada Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
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Estimated market value
$569,000