Own your own mountain top sanctuary with 5.7 acres of tranquility and views of the Sierra Buttes & Malakoff Diggins, set up for horses with access to endless riding trails. If you are looking for solitude and privacy look no further, beautiful oak setting with good sun exposure. Lovely home with great kitchen lay out, open floor plan, bedrooms are spacious with each having their own bathroom. There is one bedroom on lower level that is currently being used as home office with good internet connectivity. Whole house generator with automatic turn on, the well has separate pull start generator. Other features are solar, 3 year old roof with Byer's leaf guard gutters, round pen, paddock, loafing shed, water storage tank, new wood stove, fenced dog yard, & water conditioning unit. There is also 4 acres across the road facing south, which is included in this parcel. Come see this special home and property, only 13 minutes to Hwy 49 and Nevada City.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
5.72 acresLot Size
$261Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cindy Argento•DRE #01747092• Network Real Estate
Bought with Jason English•DRE #01848950• Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty
Own your own Mountain Top Sanctuary with stunning views of the Sierra Buttes, set up for horses with access to endless riding trails. This home offers solitude & privacy surrounded with beautiful oaks and good sun exposure. Open floor plan, great kitchen lay out, spacious bedrooms with each having their own bathroom. Other features includes include paddock, round pen, loafing shed, water storage tank, new wood stove, three year old roof, & fenced dog yard. Only 13 minutes to Hwy 49 and Nevada City.
Public Records
Feb 16, 2010
Sold
$360,000
$188/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,753 (+2.2%)
$170,671 + $364,103
$534,774
2024
$5,628 (+2.0%)
$167,325 + $356,964
$524,289
2023
$5,518 (+2.1%)
$160,829 + $343,103
$503,932
2022
$5,405 (+2.7%)
$160,829 + $343,103
$503,932
2021
$5,264 (+0.2%)
$157,676 + $336,376
$494,052
2020
$5,252 (+16.4%)
$154,585 + $329,781
$484,366
2019
$4,511
$153,000 + $326,400
$479,400
Tax history for 18561 Blue Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,753 (+2.2%)
$170,671 + $364,103
$534,774
2024
$5,628 (+2.0%)
$167,325 + $356,964
$524,289
2023
$5,518 (+2.1%)
$160,829 + $343,103
$503,932
2022
$5,405 (+2.7%)
$160,829 + $343,103
$503,932
2021
$5,264 (+0.2%)
$157,676 + $336,376
$494,052
2020
$5,252 (+16.4%)
$154,585 + $329,781
$484,366
2019
$4,511
$153,000 + $326,400
$479,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Horse Amenities: Fenced, Paddocks, Riding Trail, Round Pen, See Remarks
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: Yes
Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Ranchette/Country
Year Built: 1,994
Lot Information
Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Front, Cul-De-Sac
Lot Size Square Feet: 249,163
Lot Size Acres: 5.72
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Internet Available, Propane, Propane Tank Leased, Solar, See Remarks
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Septic Connected
Irrigation Source: None
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: Blue Tent School Road
Directions: From intersection of Hwy 49 & No Bloomfield Graniteville Rd proceed NE on No Bloomfield approx 4 miles, (towards Edward Crossing) Turn RIGHT on Blue Tent School Rd, Turn LEFT on Blue Ridge Road next to Blue house. Follow Blue Ridge Rd to top of ridge, house in on LEFT. There is a locked gate just past house.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 18561
Unparsed Address: 18561 Blue Ridge Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
Street Address Filtered: 18561 Blue Ridge Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,847
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Nevada County
APN: 034090037000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Jason T English
Around this home
Schools
Seven Hills Intermediate School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
7/10
Nevada Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
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
3 days above 92° expected this year, 6 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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In this area, properties receive around 13.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$474,000 – $574,000
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