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    $1,395,000

    10304 Banner Lava Cap Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959

    5beds
    5,698sqft
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    $8,777/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1984
    2.08 Acres Lot
    $1,339,600 Zestimate®
    $245/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Fireplace for ambianceExpansive viewsTrue gourmet kitchenMassive center islandGenerous primary bathroomHuge romantic primary suiteStainless appliances
    Dramatic and architecturally wonderful Tudor-style home on lower Banner Mountain that will open worlds of opportunities! Over 5,500 s.f. with day-to-day living on the main floor, including a delightful formal entry with custom front door, huge living room with vaulted ceilings and big picture windows to take in the views, and a true gourmet kitchen with two dishwashers, stainless appliances, massive center island, breakfast nook to enjoy your morning coffee, and an office with stunning views! Formal dining room will seat 20 and enjoys a fireplace for ambiance. The huge, romantic primary suite also enjoys the expansive views, and you will love the generous primary bathroom and walk-in closet. Two more guest bedrooms are on the main floor, along with new carpet throughout the upper and lower levels of this great home. Downstairs has interior and exterior access and offers two additional bedrooms, a huge family room, and a full kitchen, all leading out to the new saltwater swimming pool and spacomplete with a built-in bar, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen for effortless entertaining and large family gatherings. The fantastic indoor sports court has been used for parties, as well as racquetball and squash, and is so light and bright it could easily serve as a huge indoor greenhouse. A sweet guest unit with separate entrance above the garage is ideal for extra income or family visits. The fenced yard and double gates welcome you into the circular driveway with parking under the port cochere for winter convenience. A whole-house generator provides added comfort and peace of mind year-round. This is a breathtaking, light and bright home that will offer generations of enjoyment for the whole family. One of the best values on today's Nevada City market, it comfortably accommodates a large family or multigenerational lifestyle.
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    Listed by:

    Mimi Simmons DRE #00871435 530-265-7940,

    Century 21 Cornerstone Realty,

    Laura Berman DRE #00934015 530-913-8789,

    Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 226046429Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 5
      Rooms
      • Room types: Loft, Master Bedrooms 2+, Office, Dining Room, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Wine Storage Area, Laundry, Other
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Walk-In Closet, Sitting Area
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Shower Stall(s), Double Vanity, Sitting Area, Granite Counters, Tile, Multiple Shower Heads, Walk-In Closet(s)
      Dining room
      • Features: Breakfast Nook, Formal Room, Space in Kitchen
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Area, Butcher Block Counters, Butlers Pantry, Pantry Closet, Granite Counters, Slab Counter, Kitchen Island
      Heating
      • Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove, MultiUnits
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Whole House Fan, Multi Units, Attic Fan
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Cooktop, Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Range Hood, Trash Compactor, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Double Oven, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: Laundry Room, Cabinets, Sink, Space For Frzr/Refr, Ground Floor, Inside, Inside Room
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Slate, Tile, Wood
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 0
      • Total interior livable area: 5,698 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 10
      • Parking features: Attached, RV Possible, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Guest, Interior Access, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Gated, Level Driveway/Sidewalks
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 8
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Exterior features: Balcony, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Grill, Uncovered Courtyard, Wet Bar, Fire Pit
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: In Ground, Pool Sweep, Pool/Spa Combo, Fenced
      • Fencing: Entry Gate,Wood,Fenced,Full,Gated Driveway/Sidewalks
      Lot
      • Size: 2.08 Acres
      • Features: Private, Secluded, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscaped
      • Topography: Level,Lot Grade Varies,Level,Lot Grade Varies
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
      • Parcel number: 035420024000
      • Zoning: Ra-1.5
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Tudor
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stone, Stucco, Wood
      • Foundation: Raised, Concrete
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1984

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 220 Volts
      • Sewer: Septic Connected
      • Water: Private
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Public, Electric, Underground Utilities, Natural Gas Connected, See Remarks

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Nevada City

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $245/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,553,400
      • Annual tax amount: $16,515
      • Price range: $1.4M - $1.4M
      • Date on market: 4/16/2026
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $1,339,600

        $1.27M - $1.41M

        $4,867/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/8/2026Price change$1,395,000-12.5%$245/sqft
        Source: MetroList Services of CA #226046429 Report a problem
        4/16/2026Listed for sale$1,595,000+3%$280/sqft
        Source: MetroList Services of CA #226046429 Report a problem
        10/31/2025Listing removed$1,549,000$272/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #225090231 Report a problem
        9/11/2025Price change$1,549,000-3.1%$272/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #225090231 Report a problem
        8/26/2025Price change$1,599,000-3%$281/sqft
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        7/30/2025Price change$1,649,000-2.9%$289/sqft
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        7/9/2025Listed for sale$1,699,000$298/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #225090231 Report a problem
        7/1/2025Listing removed$1,699,000$298/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #225022880 Report a problem
        7/1/2025Price change$1,699,000-5.6%$298/sqft
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        4/11/2025Listed for sale$1,799,000+60.6%$316/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #225022880 Report a problem
        12/1/2014Listing removed$1,120,000$197/sqft
        Source: ERA Cornerstone Realty Group #20133347 Report a problem
        4/27/2014Price change$1,120,000-4.3%$197/sqft
        Source: ERA Cornerstone Realty Group #20133347 Report a problem
        11/14/2013Listed for sale$1,170,000-4.9%$205/sqft
        Source: ERA Cornerstone Realty Group #20133347 Report a problem
        11/29/2006Sold$1,230,000+11.8%$216/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/10/2004Sold$1,100,000+100%$193/sqft
        Source: MetroList Services of CA #40603743 Report a problem
        9/25/2000Sold$550,000$97/sqft
        Source: MetroList Services of CA #99602686 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$16,515 +0.2%$1,553,400
        2024$16,477 +2.6%$1,553,400 +2.6%
        2023$16,066 -46.6%$1,513,400
        2022$30,089 +116.2%$1,513,400 +15%
        2021$13,916 +13.2%$1,316,000 +15%
        2020$12,288 +2.1%$1,144,400 +2%
        2019$12,041 +2%$1,122,000 +2%
        2018$11,808 -3.6%$1,100,000 -3.7%
        2017$12,250 +11.8%$1,142,000 +10%
        2016$10,960 +4.8%$1,038,000 +5%
        2015$10,462 +2.5%$989,000 +3%
        2014$10,202 $960,000 +17.1%
        2013-- $820,000
        2012-- $820,000 -7%
        2011-- $882,000 -8%
        2010-- $959,000 -15.1%
        2009-- $1,129,140
        2008-- $1,129,140 -8.2%
        2007-- $1,230,000 +9.6%
        2006-- $1,122,000 +2%
        2005-- $1,100,000 +76.4%
        2004-- $623,649 +1.9%
        2003-- $612,220 +3.1%
        2002-- $594,000 +32.3%
        2001-- $449,117
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        Neighborhood: 95959

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        11 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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