Resort-style living awaits on this gated 1.5-acre Nevada City retreat! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 2,200 square feet of comfortable single-story living, thoughtfully designed with inviting spaces for both everyday life and entertaining. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and warm wood flooring, while multiple living and dining areas provide flexibility for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. The spacious primary suite is a peaceful escape with French doors leading to a private spa deck, creating the perfect place to relax beneath the trees. Outside, enjoy your own backyard oasis complete with a sparkling built-in pool and waterfall, lush landscaping, mature trees, colorful gardens, and fruit trees that create an incredible sense of privacy. A standout feature is the impressive approximately 1,100 sq. ft. detached shop, offering endless possibilities for hobbyists, car enthusiasts, woodworking, storage, or a home-based business. Located just minutes from historic downtown Nevada City, scenic hiking and biking trails, and Scotts Flat Lake, this exceptional property offers the perfect balance of peaceful country living with convenient access to shopping, dining, recreation, and everything Nevada City has to offer. If you've been searching for a private retreat with space to spread out, this is one you won't want to miss.
Active
$650,000
12283 Dobbins Dr, Nevada City, CA 95959
3beds
1,984sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
1.49 Acres Lot
$631,800 Zestimate®
$328/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fruit treesMature treesSpacious primary suiteColorful gardensPrivate spa deckIncredible sense of privacyGranite countertops
- 8 days |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Fred Eichenhofer DRE #00920443 530-878-6100,
Sierra Pacific Real Estate,
Katherine Katches DRE #01724739 916-206-1862,
Sierra Pacific Real Estate
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 226098395Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet, Outside Access
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Stall(s), Double Vanity, Soaking Tub
Dining room
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Formal Room
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Central, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Cabinets, Sink, Inside Room
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,984 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Circular Driveway, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced,Full
Lot
- Size: 1.49 Acres
- Features: Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 037340035000
- Zoning: R-1-3
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Connected
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electric, Propane Tank Leased
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Nevada City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $328/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $493,722
- Price range: $650K - $650K
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$631,800
$600,000 - $663,000
$3,048/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000+30%$328/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226098395 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2012 | Listing removed | $500,000$252/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty #1034543 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2012 | Listed for sale | $500,000+6.4%$252/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty #1034543 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2010 | Sold | $470,000-26.4%$237/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #90603837 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2009 | Listing removed | $639,000$322/sqft |
Source: ERA Realty Center #1031509 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2008 | Price change | $639,000-1.5%$322/sqft |
Source: ERA #1031509 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2008 | Price change | $649,000-1.5%$327/sqft |
Source: ERA #1029118 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2008 | Listed for sale | $659,000+40.2%$332/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #1029118 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2003 | Sold | $470,000+179.8%$237/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #30600921 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2000 | Sold | $168,000$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $493,722 +2% |
| 2025 | $5,258 +2.2% | $484,042 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,143 +2% | $474,552 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,041 +2.1% | $465,248 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,936 +2.7% | $456,127 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,805 +0.3% | $447,185 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,792 +2.1% | $442,601 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,693 +2% | $433,923 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,600 +2% | $425,416 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,510 +3.8% | $417,075 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,344 +18.9% | $408,898 +19.6% |
| 2015 | $3,654 +5.7% | $342,000 +6.2% |
| 2014 | $3,458 | $322,000 +15% |
| 2013 | -- | $280,000 -27.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $385,379 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $377,823 +2.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $367,000 -29.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $518,915 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $508,741 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $498,767 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $488,988 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $479,400 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $470,000 +134.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $200,722 +2% |
| 2002 | $185 | $196,787 +8.5% |
| 2001 | $185 | $181,360 |
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Neighborhood: 95959
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Deer Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 2.5 mi
- 7/10Seven Hills Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 7/10Nevada Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
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