Sometimes the best places ask you to drive a little farther. When you reach this forest retreat, you'll understand why. The road winds through towering pines and mountain views until you arrive at five private acres-quiet, sunlit, and deeply peaceful. Just 35 minutes from Nevada City, but a world away from noise and traffic. This home has been thoughtfully remodeled with bright, open living spaces and windows that pull the forest inside. It has a large bedroom with a balcony and the extra room adjacent to it also has a balcony, your view out every window is magical. Owned solar power keeps life sustainable and independent, while plowed year-round access and a circle driveway make it easy to come and go, even when it snows. There's a detached workshop, a second out building that was built to brew beer, ample parking, and usable land for gardens, gatherings, or simply room to roam. Spend afternoons swimming at Oregon Creek or fishing at Bullards Bar, then end the day under skies bright enough to see every star. If you've been craving space, light, and stillnessyou'll find it here.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
5.43 acresLot Size
$294Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Moriah Blue•DRE #02208247• Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Listed by Kelly Woessner•DRE #02207200• Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Bought with Carlie Craig•DRE #02198665• Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty
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Market trends in 95960, CA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
87.8%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$384K
$85 MoM
Avg. days on market
132d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
0 MoM
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Sale history for 1525 Ridge Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Oct 31, 2025
Sold
$415,000
$290/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 11, 2021
Sold
$475,000
$332/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 23, 2019
Sold
$335,000
$234/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,408 (+1.9%)
$71,000 + $344,000
$415,000
2024
$5,309 (+1.9%)
$122,038 + $382,034
$504,072
2023
$5,212 (+1.9%)
$119,646 + $374,544
$494,190
2022
$5,117 (+37.7%)
$117,300 + $367,200
$484,500
2021
$3,716 (+0.9%)
$115,000 + $360,000
$475,000
2020
$3,681 (+30.3%)
$116,191 + $222,279
$338,470
2019
$2,826 (+1.7%)
$115,000 + $220,000
$335,000
2018
$2,779 (+1.7%)
$70,029 + $170,462
$240,491
2017
$2,732 (+1.7%)
$67,310 + $163,844
$231,154
2016
$2,687 (+5.5%)
$67,310 + $163,844
$231,154
2015
$2,547 (+18.6%)
$65,991 + $160,632
$226,623
2014
$2,147
$45,244 + $141,416
$186,660
Tax history for 1525 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,408 (+1.9%)
$71,000 + $344,000
$415,000
2024
$5,309 (+1.9%)
$122,038 + $382,034
$504,072
2023
$5,212 (+1.9%)
$119,646 + $374,544
$494,190
2022
$5,117 (+37.7%)
$117,300 + $367,200
$484,500
2021
$3,716 (+0.9%)
$115,000 + $360,000
$475,000
2020
$3,681 (+30.3%)
$116,191 + $222,279
$338,470
2019
$2,826 (+1.7%)
$115,000 + $220,000
$335,000
2018
$2,779 (+1.7%)
$70,029 + $170,462
$240,491
2017
$2,732 (+1.7%)
$67,310 + $163,844
$231,154
2016
$2,687 (+5.5%)
$67,310 + $163,844
$231,154
2015
$2,547 (+18.6%)
$65,991 + $160,632
$226,623
2014
$2,147
$45,244 + $141,416
$186,660
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,432
Year built
1980
Style
Vacant Land
County
Sierra County
APN
0061100270
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Facing Front
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Tile
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 1
# of Bedrooms (Possible): 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central
Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
Interior Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Flooring: Vinyl
Laundry Features: Inside Area
Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio
Pets Allowed: Yes
Levels: Two
# of Stories: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room, Office, Possible Guest, Storage, Studio
Living Room Features: Other
Kitchen Features: Granite Counter, Island
Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
Main Level: Living Room, Family Room, Kitchen
Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
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: Detached
Year Built: 1,980
Land Information
Land Use: Agricultural, Plantable, Ranch
Elevation: 3,514
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Secluded, Garden, Landscape Misc, Low Maintenance
Lot Size Square Feet: 236,531
Lot Size Acres: 5.43
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Solar, Propane Tank Leased
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic System
Irrigation Source: None
Water Source: Storage Tank, Well
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Nevada
Elementary School District: Twin Ridges
Middle Or Junior School District: Twin Ridges
High School District: Nevada Joint Union
Location Information
Postal Code: 95960
County Or Parish: Sierra
CrossStreet: Glory Hole
Directions: Hwy 49 to Ridge Road. Ridge Road to Pike. four or five driveways past Glory Hole. No sign on property. Two entry gates. The first gate has a lockbox for the gate only. There is a second lockbox for the house key on the side door. Follow driveway back behind house and you can drive all the way to grow location. High quality gravel driveway.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 1525
Unparsed Address: 1525 Ridge Rd, North San Juan, CA 95960
Street Address Filtered: 1525 Ridge Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,432
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5.43 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Sierra County
APN: 0061100270
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Carlie P Craig
Around this home
Schools
Downieville Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 13.3mi
Downieville Junior-Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 13.3mi
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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
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
3 days above 95° expected this year, 8 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, 37 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.4 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$400,000 – $484,000
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