20486 John Born Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946

Off Market Aug 2005 for $1.6M

$2,117,613

•

6,755

sq ft

20486 John Born Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946

About this home

Absolutely Stunning Knolltop Home Designed By Paul Gumbinger With 360 Degree Views. Floor-to-ceiling Windows To Take Advantage Of The Veiws, Inlaid Exotic Hardwood Floors Gourmet Kitchen With Granite Countertops, Cherry Millwork, 3 Ovens (2 Convection, 1 Standard), 2 Warming Drawers, Huge Fully Equipped Butler's Pantry, Built-in Cherry Entertainment Center, In-ground Pool With Views, Breathtaking Master Suite With Massive Walk-in Closet, 7-head Shower Jetted Tub, Oversized 3-car Garage, 2 High Producing Wells, 3 Heating/Cooling Units 1 Incredible Scene! Wonderful For Vineyard, Equestrian, Livestock, Etc. This Spectacular Home Awaits The Discerning Buyer Who Appreciates Quality. Disability Features: Disabled Friendly Wide Hallways Kitchen Appliances: Convection Oven Indoor Grill Range Hood Recreational Parking: Pad

Single-familyProperty Type

1993Year Built

40 acresLot Size

$313Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Mimi Simmons •DRE #00871435 • Century 21 Cornerstone Realty

Bought with Laura Berman •DRE #00934015 • United Country/Town Country

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Redfin Estimate

$2,117,613

$423K since sold in August 2005$678K since August

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This home's estimate is 189.8% higher than the average sale price ($731K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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C
4 beds3.5 baths4,800 sq ft
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D
3 beds2.5 baths2,468 sq ft
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E
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F
3 beds3.5 baths2,776 sq ft
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Market trends in 95946, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.1%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$484K

$67K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

12 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 20486 John Born Rd

Date

Event

Price

TSMLS #2500891

Aug 12, 2005

Sold

$1,695,000

$251/sq ft

May 23, 2005

Delisted

—

Apr 25, 2005

Listed

$1,695,000

$251/sq ft

Fabulous home exquisitely designed by none other than Paul Gumbinger. This marvelous property offers 360 degree views, inground pool, unbelivable inlaid exotic hardwood floors and gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, cherry millwork, 3 ovens, 2 warming drawers, etc. Huge fully equipped butler's pantry, built-in cherry entertainment center, breathtaking master suite w/ massive walk-in closet, 7-head shower & jetted tub. Oversized 3-car garage, (see addendum)

Tax history for 20486 John Born Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

32.47 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

6,755

Year built

1993

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Nevada County

APN

001291024000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.

AG-10

Agricultural District

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.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Tile, Tub
Other Bathroom Features: Tile, See Remarks

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 7

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central, Whole House Fan
Heating: Propane

Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cook Top, Gas Water Heater, See Remarks
Fireplace Features: See Remarks
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Wet Bar
Laundry Features: Inside Area
Window Features: Dual Pane Full
# of Stories: 1

Room Information
Room Type: Baths Other, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Office
Kitchen Features: Butlers Pantry, Island

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial
Allows Horses: Yes
Horse Amenities: Pasture, See Remarks
Roof: Composition, See Remarks

Pool Information
Pool Features: Built-In
Has Private Pool: Yes
Has Spa: No

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1,993

Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Lot Size Square Feet: 1,742,400
Lot Size Acres: 40
Other Structures: Outbuilding

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Dish Antenna, Internet Available, Propane, Propane Tank Owned
Sewer: Septic System
Water Source: Well

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

School Information
School District County: Nevada
High School District: Nevada Joint Union

Location Information
Postal Code: 95946
County Or Parish: Nevada
Directions: Hwy 20 To Pleasant Valley Rd To John Born To Piq
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 20486
Unparsed Address: 20486 John Born Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946

Community Information
Senior Community YN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,755
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 32.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: Nevada County
APN: 001291024000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

Other

Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Laura C Berman

Around this home

Schools

Williams Ranch Elementary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

Ready Springs Elementary

Public 4-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi

5/10

Nevada Union High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.5mi

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

8/10 Fire Factor

27% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

10/10 Air Factor

33 unhealthy days expected this year, 37 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Penn Valley, CA • 95946

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In this area, properties receive around 13.7 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.01M – $2.44M

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Home values near 20486 John Born Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20622 John Born Rd, Penn Valley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1379 Sq. Ft.	$430,115
20138 John Born Rd, Penn Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2939 Sq. Ft.	$715,697

Address	Redfin Estimate
20090 John Born Rd, Penn Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2468 Sq. Ft.	$832,139
20266 John Born Rd, Penn Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$795,634

Address	Redfin Estimate
20100 John Born Rd, Penn Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1596 Sq. Ft.	$602,140
20601 John Born Rd, Penn Valley, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1394 Sq. Ft.	$477,704

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