Off market mar 2016 for $300K

$435,348

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,004/mo

•

939

sq ft

12290 Palmer Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959

About this home

Astonishing cabin in the woods-charming, Western Metals roof, warm wood thru out, a custom feel in a classic woodbutcher mode, clear story, rich with views & abundant light, delightful home all watched over by architectural grace.Vaulted ceilings & open beams. Several well placed sheds and a large & small garden area. The love & appreciation for this gorgeous groomed forest dovetails with artistic fire mitigation and the meadows radiate delight. The home is in the very center of the property insuring privacy. A rare find.

Single-familyProperty Type

1976Year Built

2.5 acresLot Size

$464Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by John Brady •DRE #01416216 • Keller Williams Realty Grass Valley

Bought with Jill Southard •DRE #01973236 • Recreation Realty

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Redfin Estimate

$435,348

$135K since sold in March 2016$14K since October

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This home's estimate is 21.8% lower than the average sale price ($557K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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$700,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
10584 N Bloomfield Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
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$600,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,273 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$439,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,788 sq ft
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F
3 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft
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Market trends in 95959, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.8%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$602K

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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3D WALKTHROUGH
$995,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,160 sq ft
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(415) 552-9500
$420,000
2 beds1 bath954 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
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3D WALKTHROUGH
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Sale history for 12290 Palmer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,957 (+2.0%)

$156,619 + $290,952

$447,571

2025

$4,858 (+2.2%)

$156,619 + $290,952

$447,571

2024

$4,753 (+2.0%)

$153,549 + $285,248

$438,797

2023

$4,659 (+2.1%)

$147,588 + $274,172

$421,760

2022

$4,564 (+2.7%)

$147,588 + $274,172

$421,760

2021

$4,443 (+0.3%)

$144,695 + $268,797

$413,492

2020

$4,432 (+3.8%)

$141,858 + $263,527

$405,385

2019

$4,268

$140,404 + $260,825

$401,229

Tax history for 12290 Palmer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,957 (+2.0%)

$156,619 + $290,952

$447,571

2025

$4,858 (+2.2%)

$156,619 + $290,952

$447,571

2024

$4,753 (+2.0%)

$153,549 + $285,248

$438,797

2023

$4,659 (+2.1%)

$147,588 + $274,172

$421,760

2022

$4,564 (+2.7%)

$147,588 + $274,172

$421,760

2021

$4,443 (+0.3%)

$144,695 + $268,797

$413,492

2020

$4,432 (+3.8%)

$141,858 + $263,527

$405,385

2019

$4,268

$140,404 + $260,825

$401,229

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

939

Year built

1976

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Nevada County

APN

034060042000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 6, 2026.

AG-30

Agricultural District - 30 Acre

The AG District provides areas for farming, ranching, agricultural support facilities and services, low intensity uses, and open space. 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 are secondary.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

No uses permitted by right

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Features: No Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Outside Access, Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window, See Remarks

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 1
Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Walk-In Closet

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), None
Heating: Electric, Propane

Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Electric Cook Top, Gas Plumbed
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Piped, Living Room, See Remarks
Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile
Interior Features: Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: See Remarks
Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck, Enclosed Deck
Window Features: Dual Pane Full, Weather Stripped
Levels: Multi/Split

Room Information
Room Type: Baths Other, Great Room, Loft, Master Bedroom, Office Area
Kitchen Features: Laminate Counter, Other Counter, Pantry Closet
Dining Room Features: Dining Bar, Dining/Living Combo

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard, Wood, See Remarks
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Metal

Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Custom
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Year Built: 1,976

Land Information
Elevation: 3,000

Lot Information
Lot Features: See Remarks, Other
Lot Size Square Feet: 108,900
Lot Size Acres: 2.5
Other Structures: Gazebo, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Propane, Propane Tank Leased, See Remarks
Sewer: Septic System
Water Source: Well, Treatment Equipment

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

School Information
School District County: Nevada
High School District: Nevada Joint Union

Location Information
Postal Code: 95959
County Or Parish: Nevada
CrossStreet: SERENE
Directions: NORTH BLOOMFIELD, PASS LAZY DOG, TO SERENE, TAKE RIGHT.3/10 MILE, GET ON PALMER,GO 400 FEET, RIGHT AT PUDDLE & DIP AT PAVED DRIVE, SIGN SAYS GRALIA, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY,CALL AGENT
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 12290
Unparsed Address: 12290 PALMER Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959

Community Information
Senior Community YN: No

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 939
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Nevada County
APN: 034060042000

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 6, 2026

Other

Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Jill L Southard

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Seven Hills Intermediate School

Public 4-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi

7/10

Nevada Union High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi

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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

4/10 Fire Factor

3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

10/10 Air Factor

35 unhealthy days expected this year, 39 days in 30 years

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Nevada City, CA • 95959

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In this area, properties receive around 13.2 hours in June and 5.1 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$414,000 – $501,000

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Home values near 12290 Palmer Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
12246 Palmer Rd, Nevada City, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 488 Sq. Ft.	$267,839
12261 Palmer Rd, Nevada City, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2596 Sq. Ft.	$828,834
12481 Palmer Rd, Nevada City, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1985 Sq. Ft.	$746,889
12175 Potters Ct, Nevada City, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3025 Sq. Ft.	$790,068
18584 Lazy Dog Rd, Nevada City, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 975 Sq. Ft.	$359,486
18485 Lazy Dog Rd, Nevada City, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1881 Sq. Ft.	$550,868
17101 Wild Plum Ln, Nevada City, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2899 Sq. Ft.	$810,492

Address	Redfin Estimate
12358 Palmer Rd, Nevada City, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2257 Sq. Ft.	$552,627
12367 Palmer Rd, Nevada City, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2397 Sq. Ft.	$668,225
17362 Lazy Dog Rd, Nevada City, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2812 Sq. Ft.	$225,752
18488 Lazy Dog Rd, Nevada City, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2947 Sq. Ft.	$578,270
17180 Wild Plum Ln, Nevada City, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1907 Sq. Ft.	$554,304
17490 Lazy Dog Rd, Nevada City, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1434 Sq. Ft.	$497,822
12038 Pamela Ln, Nevada City, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$502,091

Address	Redfin Estimate
12442 Palmer Rd, Nevada City, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2460 Sq. Ft.	$679,622
12551 Palmer Rd, Nevada City, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2272 Sq. Ft.	$670,334
17153 Wild Plum Ln, Nevada City, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$586,819
17114 Wild Plum Ln, Nevada City, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1415 Sq. Ft.	$465,107
18640 Lazy Dog Rd, Nevada City, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$386,142
14839 North Bloomfield Rd, Nevada City, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2002 Sq. Ft.	$522,953
14933 North Bloomfield Rd, Nevada City, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2978 Sq. Ft.	$794,822

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