Awesome contemporary home built by local custom builder nestled on spectacular 6.5 acres just minutes away from Nevada City. Lifestyle living abounds this great property both inside and out, as you walk out the door onto Tahoe National Forest trails! Bring the horses or mountain bikes! Grand open floor plan with vaulted beam ceilings, hardwood floors and great windows inviting the outside in! Large working kitchen offers room for the creative cooks! Separate master suite from guest bedrooms, plus large family room with indoor and outside access, making a great home office opportunity! Two car garage, loads of storage and sunny parcel with great clearing of the oaks which still compliment the private setting! Two car garage and small workshop, basketball court and room for lots of toys, barn or shop! This is a great opportunity to enjoy the fully extent of Nevada County lifestyle, which the builder of this home created for his family for 25 years!
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
6.44 acresLot Size
$325Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mimi Simmons•DRE #00871435• Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Bought with Robin Nichols•DRE #01932643• Landmark Properties
Horse Amenities: Fenced, Hay Storage, Riding Trail
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Custom, Ranchette/Country
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Year Built: 1,991
Lot Information
Lot Features: Low Maintenance
Lot Size Square Feet: 280,526
Lot Size Acres: 6.44
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Storage
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Dish Antenna, Internet Available, Propane
Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Septic System
Irrigation Source: Shares Domestic Well
Water Source: Well
Location
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: 95959
County Or Parish: Nevada
CrossStreet: Cooper Road
Directions: Hwy 20 East to Conservation Camp Road; right on Cooper/Madrone Springs, continue down road and turn left on Cooper, left on Lightening Tree. PIQ on right on Hill. Also, Hwy 49 to North Bloomfield, right on Cooper, right on Lightening Tree.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 14142
Unparsed Address: 14142 Lightning Tree Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
Street Address Filtered: 14142 Lightning Tree Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,912
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: Nevada County
APN: 034141017000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Robin L Nichols
Around this home
Schools
Seven Hills Intermediate School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
7/10
Nevada Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi
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
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
0 hot days expected this year, 0 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$591,000 – $715,000
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