Delightful, Light and Bright one story home on a a lovely, all useable 1 acre on lower Banner Mountain! The main home offers an excellent floor plan with formal living AND huge family room, both with skylights that bring in the beautiful natural light! Laminate floors throughout offer easy maintenance and the generous three bedrooms are located at the other end of the home. Huge back deck is so excellent for entertaining! The charming guest house also boasts vaulted ceilings and has a sweet loft with its own separate laundry. Detached garage, large fenced in garden area and room for RV and boats with easy access with the circular driveway. Piped treated water and natural gas make living very comfortable, plus the property is located in a lovely neighborhood of excellent homes and homeowners! Nevada City School District is highly desirable and you will be able to enjoy all four seasons! Bring the extended family or enjoy rental income with the guest house. This is a great property and will not last!
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$569,000
12840 Butterfly Dr, Nevada City, CA 95959
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
1.03 Acres Lot
$565,000 Zestimate®
$316/sqft
$3,050 Estimated rent
Home value
$565,000
$520,000 - $616,000
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Detached garageExcellent floor planGenerous three bedrooms
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Listed by:
Mimi Simmons DRE #00871435 530-265-7940,
Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Bought with:
Liliana Murphy, DRE #01829939
Allison James Estates & Homes
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 225137184Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Family Room, Great Room, Guest Quarters, In Law Apartment, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ground Floor
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Dining room
- Features: Bar, Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry Closet, Tile Counters
Heating
- Central, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Sink, In Garage, See Remarks, Inside
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Raised Hearth, Family Room, Free Standing, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Boat, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Guest
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 1.03 Acres
- Features: Garden, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
Details
- Additional structures: RV/Boat Storage, Guest House
- Parcel number: 037301010000
- Zoning description: R1-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Partial Insulation, Wood, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic System
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Nevada City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $316/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $319,113
- Annual tax amount: $3,607
- Price range: $569K - $569K
- Date on market: 11/15/2025
- Road surface type: Paved, Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Sold | $569,000-5%$316/sqft |
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| 12/16/2025 | Pending sale | $599,000$333/sqft |
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| 11/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000$333/sqft |
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| 10/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/26/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,500+22.4%$1/sqft |
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| 2/22/2020 | Listing removed | $1,225$1/sqft |
Source: Mountain Valley Property Management, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,225-44.2%$1/sqft |
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| 8/30/2019 | Listing removed | $2,195$1/sqft |
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| 7/30/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,195+90.9%$1/sqft |
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| 2/14/2019 | Listing removed | $1,150$1/sqft |
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| 1/31/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,150-39.3%$1/sqft |
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| 8/5/2018 | Listing removed | $1,895$1/sqft |
Source: 3--Mountain Valley Property Management, Inc. & Nevada County Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2018 | Price change | $1,895-36.8%$1/sqft |
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| 7/10/2018 | Price change | $3,000+30.4%$2/sqft |
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| 6/7/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,300$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,607 +2.2% | $319,113 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,528 +2.1% | $312,857 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,457 +2.1% | $306,724 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,386 +2.8% | $300,711 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,292 +0.3% | $294,815 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,283 +2.1% | $291,793 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,216 +2% | $286,072 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,152 +2% | $280,464 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,091 +3.7% | $274,965 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,980 +1.5% | $269,574 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,937 +1.6% | $265,525 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,891 | $260,325 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $259,149 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $254,068 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $249,087 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $247,227 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $247,815 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $242,957 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $238,194 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $233,525 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $228,947 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $224,459 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $220,346 +2% |
| 2002 | $209 | $216,026 +2% |
| 2001 | $209 | $211,791 |
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Neighborhood: 95959
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- 6/10Deer Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 2.6 mi
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