Where the mountains meet the river your Sierra Nevada dream awaits. Perched above the valley with jaw-dropping ridgeline views and the kind of mountain privacy that makes you exhale the moment you arrive, this nearly 8-acre parcel near Nevada City is one of those rare finds that checks every box before you've even broken ground. The land itself tells a story of thoughtful preparation. A high-producing well is already in. Septic is permitted and in place. A building pad has been cleared and is ready for your vision, and a driveway has been cut and is waiting for pavement or gravel, your call. Even a conceptual design comes with the property, a digital vision of the dream the current owners had to set aside when life took a different turn. Their change of plans is your rare opportunity. Tucked into a secluded setting that still feels like a true neighborhood surrounded by wonderful, like-minded landowners, this parcel sits above snow level and close to the South Yuba River corridor. You're minutes from the charm and culture of historic Nevada City, yet far enough away to truly unplug. Whether you're envisioning a full-time legacy home or a private Sierra retreat, the lifestyle here is second to none. An off-grid solar system is currently in use by an on-site trailer (trailer not included in sale), giving you a real-time peek at the property's self-sufficient potential. This is the kind of land that doesn't need imagination to sell itself. Stand at the building pad, take in that view, and you'll already be planning the parties you will have in your beautiful new home. Properties like this don't sit. Come see it before someone else calls it home!
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$240,000
13907 Lightning Tree Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
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7.98Acres
Agriculture
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7.98 Acres Lot
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What's special
Sits above snow level
- 13 days |
- 412 |
- 49 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kelly Woessner DRE #02207200 713-443-8248,
Century 21 Cornerstone Realty,
Moriah Blue DRE #02208247 530-615-6994,
Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 226042070Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Property
Features
- Fencing: Partial
- Frontage type: Borders Government Land
Lot
- Size: 7.98 Acres
- Features: Building Pad, Shape Regular
- Topography: Cleared,Mostly Level,Rock Outcropping,Forest,Side Sloped,Snow Line Above,Hilltop,Trees,Level
- Residential vegetation: None
Details
- Parcel number: 034141030000
- Zoning: Fr-160
- Zoning description: Agricultural,Agricultural/Residential,Residential,Horses Allowed,Single-Family,Livestock
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electric TBD
- Sewer: Standard Septic, Septic Available, Septic Tank
- Water: Private Well, Domestic Well Storage Tank, Domestic Well With Pump
- Utilities for property: Internet Available, Water Connected, Off Grid, See Remarks, Other, Electric TBD
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Nevada City
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $190,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,072
- Price range: $240K - $240K
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
- Income includes: None
- Road surface type: Paved, Dirt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,840/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000+9.1% |
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| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $220,000-7.9% |
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| 8/15/2025 | Pending sale | $239,000 |
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| 7/19/2025 | Contingent | $239,000 |
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| 6/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,000+40.6% |
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| 5/7/2024 | Sold | $170,000-5% |
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| 4/20/2024 | Pending sale | $179,000 |
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| 3/26/2024 | Price change | $179,000-10.1% |
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| 1/31/2024 | Price change | $199,000-11.6% |
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| 10/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $225,000+181.3% |
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| 7/20/2020 | Sold | $80,000-52% |
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| 8/13/2015 | Sold | $166,500+75.3% |
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| 10/28/2014 | Sold | $95,000-20.8% |
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| 9/15/2000 | Sold | $120,000+34.8% |
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| 1/20/1998 | Sold | $89,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,072 0% | $190,400 -0.3% |
| 2024 | $2,073 +2% | $191,017 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,032 +2.1% | $187,272 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,990 +2.4% | $183,600 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,944 -0.9% | $180,000 -0.1% |
| 2020 | $1,961 +2.1% | $180,223 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,921 +2% | $176,690 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,883 +2% | $173,226 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,846 +3.8% | $169,830 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,779 +70.8% | $166,500 +75.3% |
| 2015 | $1,041 +69.3% | $95,000 +77.3% |
| 2014 | $615 | $53,596 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $53,354 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $52,308 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $51,283 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $50,900 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $51,021 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $50,021 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $49,041 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $48,080 -25.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $64,860 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $63,589 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,424 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $61,200 +2% |
| 2001 | $132 | $60,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95959
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Seven Hills Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 5.8 mi
- 7/10Nevada Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.6 mi
- 6/10Deer Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 6 mi
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