Calling all Outdoor Enthusiasts, Mountain Bikers and Equestrians! Peaceful, private, forested retreat with filtered VIEWS to the Sutter Buttes near the Pioneer and Rock Creek Nature Trails and the Gold Country Equestrian Trail Head! Ride, hike or bike for miles with the Tahoe National Forest in your back yard! Perfect for either a vacation home or year-round living, in a FireWise community and a neighborhood of custom homes with easy access to downtown Nevada City or Tahoe/Truckee, with swimming, boating and fishing spots nearby. The well-maintained, smart home is move-in ready and has been updated inside and out! The great room includes a cozy, free-standing wood stove and a large slider that opens to the front deck and offers views of the forest and beyond. The remodeled kitchen has quartz counters, soft-close cabinets, a gas range, and lots of storage and counter space. Two master suites with updated baths, plus a 1/2-bath and laundry. Exterior updates include leaf-guard gutters, dual-paned, low-E windows, and cement lapboard siding and eaves. Additional updates include a Smart Thermostat, security cameras & remote-controlled, LED recessed lighting; newer interior & exterior doors; LVP flooring; CAT5 wiring in both the home and garage; an alarm system; and an on-demand, Generac Generator. Great well (8 gpm when last tested) and clear septic and pest reports. The property has been cleared for fire safety, with room for horses and a barn! Let this be your homebase for adventure!
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
4.93 acresLot Size
$382Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Robin Nichols•DRE #01932643• South Fork Realty
Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Formal Area
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Partial Bath(s), Kitchen, Street Entrance
Basement Sq.Ft.: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: Yes
Horse Amenities: None
Roof: Shingle, Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Ranchette/Country, Detached
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Year Built: 1,978
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Shape Irregular, Landscape Front, See Remarks, Low Maintenance
Lot Size Square Feet: 214,751
Lot Size Acres: 4.93
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Utilities
Green Energy Information
Power Production Year Install: 0
Power Production Size: 0.00
Utility Information
Utilities: Internet Available, Propane Tank Leased
Electric: 220 Volts, Generator, 220 Volts in Laundry, Other
Sewer: Septic Connected
Irrigation Source: None
Water Source: Private, 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 Plus 4: 9207
Postal Code: 95959
County Or Parish: Nevada
CrossStreet: Cooper Road
Directions: DO NOT FOLLOW GPS!!! 2 ways to access the property: From Nevada City/Grass Valley Hwy 20E to Hwy. 49N, RIGHT on North Bloomfield Rd., RIGHT on Cooper Rd., RIGHT on Lightning Tree Rd. go .5 miles to PIQ. ***OR*** Take Hwy 20E from Nevada City about 7 miles, turn LEFT onto Conservation Camp Rd., RIGHT onto Cooper/Madrone Springs, LEFT at T to stay on Cooper Rd. (paved). Go about 1 mile and hairpin LEFT onto Lightning Tree to PIQ.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 14437
Unparsed Address: 14437 Lightning Tree Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959-9207
Street Address Filtered: 14437 Lightning Tree Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,230
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Nevada County
APN: 034141010000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Julia G Schimmel
Around this home
Schools
Seven Hills Intermediate School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
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Nevada Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.0mi
7/10
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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
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
1 days above 92° expected this year, 2 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
51/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$479,000 – $580,000
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