Lovely contemporary home nestled on top of a private and gentle knoll with beautiful views, located minutes to historic Nevada City and Grass Valley. Mountain Lakes Estates is one of the most desirable & friendly communities with multiple lakes and parks without the maintenance! This bright, one story home has dramatic formal living room with vaulted ceilings, dual sided fireplace and a big picture window! The huge kitchen & dining area is large enough for big parties! Formal dining room & tranquil step down family room with soaring ceilings and French doors leading out to a huge, private entertainment deck. Spacious and separate master suite with French doors and the same lovely views, plus huge walk in closet. Beautiful master bath and walk in shower. 3 bedrooms plus home office! Loads of storage in daylight basement for wine cellar, work shop or extra rooms. Meandering paved driveway leads up to sunny site and property is perimeter fenced, gated and so private!
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Mimi Simmons•DRE #00871435• Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Bought with Jan Wilson•DRE #00841336• Network Real Estate
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,611
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Nevada County
APN
004620020000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 6, 2026.
RA
X
Residential Agricultural District
The RA District establishes provisions for low density single-family dwellings, as well as other dwelling unit types in keeping with the rural character of the area, at densities equivalent to 1.5 acre minimum parcel size, or 3 acre minimum parcel size where neither a public water nor public sewer system is available. Within the Residential and Estate General Plan designations, the single-family dwelling is of primary importance and agricultural uses are secondary. Within Rural General Plan designations, agricultural operations and natural resource related uses and residential uses are of equal importance.
Zone overlays
Subdivision Limitation Combining District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Rehabilitation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Side
Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Cook Top, Microwave
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Log, Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Linoleum/Vinyl
Laundry Features: Cabinets, Inside Room, Sink, See Remarks
Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck
Window Features: Dual Pane Full
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Type: Baths Other, Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
Kitchen Features: Tile Counter, Island w/Sink, Pantry Closet
Dining Room Features: Dining Bar, Dining/Living Combo, Formal Area, Space in Kitchen
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Vinyl, See Remarks
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition, See Remarks
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Custom
Year Built: 1,992
Land Information
Elevation: 2,200
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Low Maintenance, See Remarks
Lot Size Square Feet: 130,680
Lot Size Acres: 3
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Propane, Propane Tank Leased, See Remarks
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Shared Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units (Total): 1
HOA Information
Association YN: Yes
Association Amenities: Park, See Remarks
Association Fee: $500
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District County: Nevada
Elementary School District: Grass Valley
Middle Or Junior School District: Grass Valley
High School District: Nevada Joint Union
Location Information
Postal Code: 95959
County Or Parish: Nevada
CrossStreet: Discovery Way
Directions: Easy access: From Nevada City: Hwy 20 to Hwy 49, left on Newtown Road, left on Discovery Way, right on Lowhills and PIQ on right. . .From GV: Rough and Ready Hwy to Bitney Springs, right on Newtown Road, right on Discovery Way, right on Lowhills
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 12007
Subdivision Name: Mountain Lake Estates
Unparsed Address: 12007 Lowhills Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,611
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: Nevada County
APN: 004620020000
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 6, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Jan L Wilson
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.0mi
3/10
Lyman Gilmore Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
4/10
Nevada Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 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
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Estimated sale price
$766,000 – $927,000
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