Calling all Outdoor Enthusiasts, Mountain Bikers and Equestrians! Peaceful, private, forested retreat with filtered views to the Sutter Buttes near the Pioneer and Rock Creek Nature Trails and the Gold Country Equestrian Trail Head! Ride, hike or bike for miles with the Tahoe National Forest in your back yard! Perfect for either a vacation home or year-round living, in a FireWise community and a neighborhood of custom homes with easy access to downtown Nevada City or Tahoe/Truckee, with swimming, boating and fishing spots nearby. The well-maintained, smart home is move-in ready and has been updated inside and out! The great room includes a cozy, free-standing wood stove and a large slider that opens to the front deck and offers views of the forest and beyond. The kitchen has quartz counters, soft-close cabinets, a gas range, and lots of storage and counter space. Two master suites with updated baths, plus a 1/2-bath and laundry. Exterior updates include re-roof; leaf-guard gutters; dual-paned, low-E windows and cement lapboard siding. Additional updates include a Smart Thermostat, security cameras & remote-controlled, LED recessed lighting; newer interior & exterior doors; LVP flooring; CAT5 wiring in both the home and garage; an alarm system; and an on-demand, Generac Generator. Great well (8 gpm when last tested) and clear septic and pest reports. The property has been cleared for fire safety, with room for horses and a barn! Let this be your homebase for adventure!
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$450,000
14437 Lightning Tree Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
2beds
1,230sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
4.93 Acres Lot
$438,500 Zestimate®
$366/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Peaceful private forested retreatLeaf-guard guttersWell-maintained smart homeSecurity camerasSmart thermostatKitchen has quartz countersAlarm system
- 11 days |
- 2,817 |
- 171 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 09, 2026 at 10:45am
Listed by:
Robin Nichols DRE #01932643 530-277-2589,
South Fork Realty
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 226025568Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Master Bedrooms 2+, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Living Combo, Formal Area
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counter
Heating
- Central, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Cabinets, Inside Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, See Remarks
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Free Standing, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,230 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 24'+ Deep Garage, RV Access/Parking, RV Possible, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Gated
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Gated Driveway/Sidewalks
Lot
- Size: 4.93 Acres
- Features: Private, Irregular Lot, Landscape Front, See Remarks, Low Maintenance
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 034141010000
- Zoning description: FR-160
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Networked, Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Ceiling Insulation, Cement Siding, Wall Insulation, Wood, Lap Siding
- Foundation: Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Shingle,Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Connected
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Public, Electric, Internet Available, Propane Tank Leased
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Nevada City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $366/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $209,694
- Annual tax amount: $2,462
- Price range: $450K - $450K
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$438,500
$417,000 - $460,000
$2,447/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000-3.2%$366/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Listing removed | $465,000$378/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $465,000-2.1%$378/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000$386/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Listing removed | $475,000$386/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Price change | $475,000-2.1%$386/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Price change | $485,000-7.6%$394/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$427/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000$447/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,462 +2.2% | $209,694 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,409 +2.1% | $205,584 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,358 +2.1% | $201,554 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,309 +3.1% | $197,603 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,241 +0.4% | $193,729 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,233 +2.1% | $191,744 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,187 +2% | $187,985 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,143 +2% | $184,300 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,102 +3.7% | $180,688 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,027 +1.5% | $177,146 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,997 +1.6% | $174,486 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,966 | $171,069 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $170,297 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $166,959 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $163,686 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $162,464 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $162,851 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $159,659 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $156,530 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $153,462 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $150,454 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $147,505 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $144,802 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $141,963 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $139,180 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,558/mo
Principal & interest
$2164
Property taxes
$394
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Neighborhood: 95959
Nearby schools
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- 7/10Seven Hills Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 7/10Nevada Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.1 mi
- 6/10Deer Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 6.4 mi
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