Enjoy the privacy and serenity of this forested retreat with filtered VIEWS to the Sutter Buttes! Perfect for a vacation home or year-round living, this well-maintained home is in a FireWise neighborhood of custom homes with easy access to downtown Nevada City or Tahoe/Truckee. Ride, hike or bike for miles, with the Tahoe National Forest bordering the property and swimming/boating/fishing spots nearby! This '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 remodeled kitchen features quartz counters, a gas range, and lots of storage and counter space. Two en suite bedrooms with updated baths, plus a 1/2-bath and laundry. Exterior updates include: 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; an alarm system; and an on-demand, Generac Generator. The property has been managed for fire safety, with room for horses and a shop or barn. Let this be your homebase for adventure!
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$465,000
14437 Lightning Tree Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
2beds
1,230sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
4.93 Acres Lot
$455,700 Zestimate®
$378/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Free-standing wood stoveLeaf-guard guttersQuartz countersGreat roomLvp flooringCement lapboard sidingRemodeled kitchen
- 123 days |
- 2,089 |
- 154 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 10, 2026 at 08:45pm
Listed by:
Robin Nichols DRE #01932643 530-277-2589,
South Fork Realty
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 225117145Originating 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, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Gated
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- 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: Well, Private
- Utilities for property: Public, Electric, Internet Available, Propane Tank Leased
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Nevada City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $378/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $209,694
- Annual tax amount: $2,462
- Price range: $465K - $465K
- Date on market: 9/11/2025
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$455,700
$433,000 - $478,000
$2,594/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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% |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,775/mo
Principal & interest
$2205
Property taxes
$407
Home insurance
$163
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95959
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Seven Hills Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 7/10Nevada Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.1 mi
- 7/10Deer Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 6.4 mi
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