Have you been dreaming of a storybook cabin in the woods just minutes from Nevada City? This special property invites you in. Offered for the first time on the market, this special property spans 5.4 flat, usable acres and features a 2,084 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with an office and a versatile floor plan ideal for multigenerational living, in-law quarters, or income potential. The property is rich with character and functionality, including a detached shop, art studio, and barn perfect for hobbies, creative pursuits, or farm animals. The sunlit meadow blooms seasonally with buttercups, lupine, and delicate Five-spot wildflowers creating a truly magical, ever-changing landscape. Inside and throughout the property, you'll find custom, handcrafted details, including beautifully built-in cabinetry and thoughtful woodwork, adding warmth and a sense of craftsmanship that's hard to find. Lovingly maintained over the years, the home features a newer roof, updated electrical, whole-house Generac generator, and fresh interior paint with new carpetmaking it move-in ready while still offering room to make it your own. What began as an organic farm in 1970 later became Nevada County's renowned Stepping Stones preschool, giving the property a rich and meaningful history. Bordering BLM land along one side, it offers added privacy and direct access to nature. This is a place with both heart and possibility ready for its next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
5.41 acresLot Size
$290Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Betsy Hamilton•DRE #01936209• RE/MAX Gold
Bought with Lore Reynolds-Hamilton•DRE #01917345• Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty
Est. $2,587 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 17889 Douglas Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
May 29, 2026
Sold
$605,000
$290/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,980 (+2.3%)
$21,816 + $152,152
$173,968
2024
$1,935 (+2.3%)
$21,389 + $149,169
$170,558
2023
$1,892 (+2.2%)
$20,559 + $143,378
$163,937
2022
$1,851 (+3.3%)
$20,559 + $143,378
$163,937
2021
$1,792 (+0.4%)
$20,156 + $140,567
$160,723
2020
$1,784 (+2.2%)
$19,761 + $137,811
$157,572
2019
$1,746
$19,559 + $136,398
$155,957
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.41 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,084
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Nevada County
APN
034081005000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 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: Guest Parking Available
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Free Standing Electric Oven
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Family Room
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Laundry Features: Sink, Inside Area, Inside Room
Window Features: Dual Pane Partial
Levels: One
# of Stories: 2
Room Information
Room Type: In Law Apartment
Living Room Features: Open Beam Ceiling
Kitchen Features: Laminate Counter
Dining Room Features: Space in Kitchen
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Partial Bath(s)
Basement Sq.Ft.: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Fencing: Wire
Allows Horses: Yes
Horse Amenities: 1-6 Stalls, Hay Storage
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Detached
Year Built: 1,979
Lot Information
Lot Features: Garden
Lot Size Square Feet: 235,660
Lot Size Acres: 5.41
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
Utilities
Green Energy Information
Power Production Year Install: 0
Power Production Size: 0.00
Utility Information
Utilities: Propane
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic System
Irrigation Source: Other
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 Plus 4: 9238
Postal Code: 95959
County Or Parish: Nevada
CrossStreet: North Bloomfield
Directions: Northbloomfield to Douglas
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 17889
Unparsed Address: 17889 Douglas Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959-9238
Street Address Filtered: 17889 Douglas Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,084
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Nevada County
APN: 034081005000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Lore M Reynolds-Hamilton
Around this home
Schools
Seven Hills Intermediate School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
7/10
Nevada Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 92° expected this year, 14 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
Nevada City, CA • 95959
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Nevada City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$629,000 – $761,000
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