Two of the most charming small homes in NC on half acre lot with lovely large trees and mature landscaping. Main 830 sq. ft. cottage-style home has redwood lap siding, one car garage, oak flooring and interior walls and ceilings of knotty pine. Brick fireplace in large living room, dining area, full kitchen and one bedroom, one bath with tub/shower. Second unit is chalet style studio with big windows looking out to the woodsy yard. Bedroom area, compact kitchen and bath with tub/shower, approx. 400 sq. ft. Great neighborhood near the high school and just a few blocks from downtown Nevada City or easy drive to downtown Grass Valley or Brunswick shopping area. Each unit has own septic tank and propane- natural gas is in the street. Used for many years as a vacation home (rear) and rental (front.)Price reflects need for new leach field.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$659Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joan Lehman•DRE #00868074• Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Listed by Gene Lehman•DRE #00919294• Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Bought with Sam Cameron•DRE #02173517• Sierra Heritage Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
503
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Nevada County
APN
035130029000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Facing Front, Guest Parking Available
Driveway Sidewalks: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Fiberglass, Tub w/Shower Over
Other Bathroom Features: Fiberglass, Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 1
Master Bedroom Features: Closet
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Heating: Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Free Standing Electric Range
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Free Standing, Wood Burning
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Laundry Features: In Garage
Pets Allowed: Yes, Cats OK, Dogs OK
Levels: One
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Living Room Features: Other
Kitchen Features: Laminate Counter
Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: 2 Houses on Lot
Subtype Description: Detached
Property Condition: Original
Year Built: 1,948
Has ADU/2nd Unit
Land Information
Land Use: Residential
Elevation: 2,828
Lot Information
Lot Features: See Remarks, Landscape Misc
Lot Size Square Feet: 18,731
Lot Size Acres: 0.43
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, DSL Available, Natural Gas Available, Propane Tank Leased
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
Sewer: Septic Connected
Irrigation Source: None
Water Source: Meter on Site, Water District, Public
Location
Unit 2
Private Entry: Yes
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Nevada
Elementary School District: Nevada City
Middle Or Junior School District: Nevada City
High School District: Nevada Joint Union
Location Information
Postal Code Plus 4: 8748
Postal Code: 95959
County Or Parish: Nevada
CrossStreet: Via Vista
Directions: Ridge Rd about halfway between the two Via Vista entrances on the north side of the street. From Grass Valley side, look for 11510 sign- next driveway with white curbs is the property.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 11494
Unparsed Address: 11494 Ridge Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959-8748
Street Address Filtered: 11494 Ridge Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 503
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Nevada County
APN: 035130029000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Sam Cameron
Around this home
Schools
Deer Creek Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Seven Hills Intermediate School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Nevada Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
17% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 94° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
33 unhealthy days expected this year, 40 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.5 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$520,000 – $630,000
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