Perched at the private end of an 800-foot driveway, Tanglewood is a masterclass in organic architecture and mountain solitude. Set upon the summit of Woodpecker Ridge amid giant, moss-covered boulders and soaring pines, this estate offers a rare 210-degree unobstructed panorama of Woodpecker Ravine and the valley below. Here, the boundary between nature and home disappears, with large birds drifting on thermals just past your windows, and in the winter, the eastern ridges near Lake Tahoe can be seen blanketed by snow. The residence is defined by a soaring 28-foot vaulted great room where walls of glass frame a "sea of trees." A large Jotul wood-burning stove serves as the heart of the home, easily warming the majority of the house during the winter months. Sliding glass doors open to an expansive Travertine stone deck that wraps the south and east sides of the home. This elevated outdoor space is designed for the ultimate ridge-top lifestyle, with ample room for both intimate conversation around a fire pit and dining under the evening moon and stars. From the deck, a scenic 100-foot path winds through the trees and boulders to a secluded eight-person jacuzzi oasis. Positioned on its own matching stone terrace, this retreat offers a detached, immersive natural experience with the same eastern views as the main house. The kitchen is an intuitive blend of professional utility and natural beauty. Mottled green granite and glass tiles mirror the forest outside, while improbably placed windows on the wall bring the forest inside. The kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, twin Miele ovens, and a 6-burner Thermador cooktop. A solarium-style breakfast nook with a glass ceiling provides the experience of dining alfresco regardless of the season. The upper-level primary retreat also has large eastern-facing windows with spectacular moon and sunrise views over the Sierra Nevada range. The property's infrastructure was fully modernized in 2024, featuring a high efficiency Polaris boiler for luxurious radiant in-floor heat and a 5-ton Bryant (Carrier) central air system, supplemented by a dedicated 3-ton Mitsubishi cooling unit in the primary suite. Tanglewood is a rare opportunity to become the next steward of a unique architectural legacy home of quiet majesty and enduring quality for the next generation.
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$1,295,000
20111 Tanglewood Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
3beds
2,660sqft
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
8.48 Acres Lot
$1,220,100 Zestimate®
$487/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large jotul wood-burning stove
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Mimi Simmons DRE #00871435 530-265-7940,
Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 226064367Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet, Sitting Area
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Stall(s), Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet 2+, Radiant Heat
Dining room
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Space in Kitchen, Dining/Living Combo, Formal Area
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry Cabinet, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island
Heating
- Propane, Radiant, Wood Stove, MultiUnits
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Double Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Warming Drawer, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Laundry Closet, Sink, Ground Floor, Inside Room
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,660 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Deck, RV Possible, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Guest, Level Driveway/Sidewalks
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Uncovered Courtyard
- Fencing: Partial Cross,Wire
Lot
- Size: 8.48 Acres
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Cul-De-Sac, Private, Secluded, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola, Workshop
- Parcel number: 026270007000
- Zoning description: Ra-5
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish, Water Filter System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Arts & Crafts,Contemporary,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Ceiling Insulation, Shingle Siding, Wall Insulation, Wood, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic System
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane Tank Leased
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grass Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $487/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $809,055
- Annual tax amount: $8,822
- Price range: $1.3M - $1.3M
- Date on market: 5/23/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$1,220,100
$1.16M - $1.28M
$3,230/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+96.2%$487/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226064367 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2013 | Sold | $660,000-5.6%$248/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #12603784 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2013 | Listed for sale | $699,000-3.9%$263/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty #1044231 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2004 | Sold | $727,000+13.8%$273/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #40601548 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2002 | Sold | $639,000+68.4%$240/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #10608863 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/1998 | Sold | $379,500$143/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,822 +2.2% | $809,055 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,635 +2.5% | $793,192 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,423 +0.1% | $777,641 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,418 +2.5% | $762,394 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,216 +0.1% | $747,447 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,207 +4.3% | $739,784 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,868 +0.4% | $725,280 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,834 +4.1% | $711,060 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,523 +3.8% | $697,119 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,248 +1.4% | $683,451 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,145 +1.6% | $673,186 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,035 | $660,000 +17.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $560,000 +19.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $469,000 -8% |
| 2011 | -- | $510,000 -3% |
| 2010 | -- | $526,000 -35.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $810,683 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $794,790 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $779,208 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $763,932 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $741,540 +11.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $663,948 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $651,780 +58.9% |
| 2002 | $703 | $410,187 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $402,145 |
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- 7/10Bell Hill AcademyGrades: K-4Distance: 5.3 mi
- 4/10Lyman Gilmore Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 7/10Nevada Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
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