The Casper Ranch is home to Ala Mar Morgans and is on the market for the first time in over 40 years. The 40+/- acre ranch house is situated on the top of hill views of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the coast range on a clear day. A portion of Garden Bar road was once traveled by some of the first Californian's on the Overland Emigrant Trail. The 2,443+/- sq. ft., 3 bed, 2.5 bath home has vaulted ceilings, a game room, and 3-car garage with plenty of parking. A 2,400+/- sq. ft. shop offers plenty of storage for your toys or equipment with large drive through doors. The stables consist of a covered arena, barn with 15 horse stalls and tack room, wash rack, and covered hay and shavings storage areas. The property is divided, cross fenced with multiple pastures, and irrigated with 10 inches of NID water. The property is studded with oaks, pines and has a 2+/- acre pond. The property is a short drive to local wineries and situated between Grass Valley and Auburn.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
40 acresLot Size
$458Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Tyler Blagg•DRE #01941790• Petersen & Company
Bought with Bill Boustead•DRE #02097743• Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
40 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,444
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Nevada County
APN
054170001000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
AE-40
Exclusive Agricultural District
The AE District provides for the preservation and protection of important agricultural lands that are being used for commercial agricultural production. It is consistent with all agricultural-oriented General Plan land use designations, as well as those designations that allow for more intensive uses. Agricultural uses are of primary importance and all other uses determined to be incompatible with agriculture shall not be permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Day care facility
Rehabilitation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub, Tub w/Shower Over
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Partial Bath(s), Kitchen
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Barbed Wire, Cross Fenced
Allows Horses: Yes
Horse Amenities: 7+ Stalls, Arena, Hay Storage, Other
Roof: Composition, Other
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Detached
Year Built: 1,991
Land Information
Land Use: Agricultural, Livestock, Pasture
Lot Information
Lot Features: Shape Regular
Lot Size Square Feet: 1,742,400
Lot Size Acres: 40
Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Storage, Workshop, Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, None
Electric: 3 Phase, 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic System
Irrigation Source: Irrigation Connected, Irrigation District
Water Source: Water District, Well
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Nevada
Elementary School District: Pleasant Ridge
Middle Or Junior School District: Pleasant Ridge
High School District: Nevada Joint Union
Location Information
Postal Code Plus 4: 8154
Postal Code: 95949
County Or Parish: Nevada
CrossStreet: Casper Ranch Rd
Directions: Take I-80 E toward Reno. Take exit 119B for CA-49 toward Grass Valley/Placerville. Turn left onto CA-193 W/CA-49 N/Grass Valley Hwy. Continue to follow CA-49 N. Turn left onto Wolf Rd. Turn left onto Garden Bar Rd. Turn left. Property is on the left.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 17337
Unparsed Address: 17337 Garden Bar Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949-8154
Street Address Filtered: 17337 Garden Bar Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,444
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 40 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: Nevada County
APN: 054170001000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Bill Boustead
Around this home
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Cottage Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.7mi
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Magnolia Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
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Bear River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 100° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.06M – $1.29M
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