Set on 29 usable acres just five minutes from downtown Penn Valley, this remarkable ranch offers a rare opportunity to embrace a lifestyle where thoughtful stewardship, modern comfort, and the beauty of the Sierra foothills come together. Mornings begin with sunlight filtering through the oaks as hawks soar overhead and the familiar sounds of cattle, chickens, and guinea hens welcome another day. Surrounded by one of Nevada County's largest working cattle ranches, the sense of privacy, open space, and connection to the land is extraordinary. Designed to embrace its surroundings, the passive solar home is filled with natural light from walls of windows. Soaring open-beam ceilings, a wood-burning stove, and a beautiful indoor atrium with lush plants and a tranquil fountain create a peaceful retreat. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms provide comfortable living, while high-speed Wi-Fi extends throughout the home and every major outbuilding. Years of thoughtful investment have created a turnkey ranch. The impressive two-story barn includes a dedicated freezer room and engineered hay loft for exceptional livestock functionality. A finished workshop with EV charging provides flexible space for a home business, studio, gym, or hobby workshop. A private guest ADU with its own septic system and dedicated 220V EV charging station offers outstanding flexibility for extended family, guests, caretakers, or rental opportunities. Whether raising horses or livestock, tending gardens, or enjoying a self-sustaining lifestyle, the infrastructure is already in place. Two cross-fenced pasturesincluding one irrigated with valuable Nevada Irrigation District water delivering three miner's inchesprovide excellent grazing. The climate-controlled greenhouse features automated irrigation, heating, cooling, and ventilation, while the fenced garden, productive beehives, and orchard with apples, peaches, and wild plums support a true ranch-to-table lifestyle. Private trails wind through the property alongside a seasonal creek. Cool off in the 30,000-gallon pool, then relax on the back patio overlooking the surrounding ranchland. Located just five minutes from downtown Penn Valley, with the Penn Valley Rodeo, Daffodil Run, South Yuba River, historic Nevada City, Grass Valley, Sacramento, and Lake Tahoe all within reach, this is more than a homeit's an opportunity to embrace an authentic ranch lifestyle rooted in independence, stewardship, and the beauty of the land.
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$950,000
14514 Bald Mountain Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946
3beds
2,234sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
29.1 Acres Lot
$916,300 Zestimate®
$425/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning stoveSoaring open-beam ceilingsPassive solar homeImpressive two-story barn
- 74 days
- 554
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christopher Ring DRE #02210103 530-210-3636,
Gold Country Ranches and Realty
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 226088631Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Loft, Office, Sun Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Ground Floor
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bidet, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Quartz, Window
Dining room
- Features: Bar
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Ductless, Wood Stove, Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Gas Plumbed, Built-In Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,234 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: RV Possible, Detached, Driveway, Level Driveway/Sidewalks
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool Cover, Fenced, Solar Cover, Gunite
- Fencing: Partial,Cross Fenced,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 29.1 Acres
- Features: Manual Sprinkler F&R, Meadow, Private, Dead End, Garden, Irregular Lot, Stream Seasonal, Landscaped
- Topography: Rolling,Level,Lot Grade Varies,Rolling,Level,Lot Grade Varies
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Greenhouse, Workshop
- Parcel number: 002640013000
- Zoning: AG-X
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Networked
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: 1-6 Stalls, Barn w/Electricity, Barn w/Water, Cross Fenced, Irrigated Pasture
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic System, Septic Connected
- Water: Water District, Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Electric, Internet Available, Solar, Propane, Propane Tank Leased
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Penn Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $425/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $918,700
- Price range: $950K - $950K
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$916,300
$870,000 - $962,000
$3,341/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $950,000+3.3%$425/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226088631 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2021 | Sold | $920,000$412/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $918,700 +2% |
| 2025 | $9,711 +2.2% | $900,864 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,502 0% | $883,200 |
| 2023 | $9,505 -3.8% | $883,200 -4% |
| 2022 | $9,876 +113% | $920,000 +114.7% |
| 2021 | $4,636 +0.3% | $428,509 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,623 +2.1% | $424,116 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,528 +2% | $415,801 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,440 +2% | $407,649 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,353 +3.8% | $399,658 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,195 +1.5% | $391,824 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,135 +1.6% | $385,941 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,069 | $378,384 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $376,676 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $369,291 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $362,052 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $359,348 +0.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $356,204 +2.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $347,260 +12.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $307,452 +7.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $285,091 +8.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $262,835 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $257,682 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $252,960 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $248,001 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $243,139 |
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