New Price. - A Peaceful Nevada City Haven Where Home and Work Come Together Tucked within the city limits of Nevada City, this rare 1970s Rambler offers the best of both worlds quiet country living with the convenience of being just 1.5 miles from historic downtown. Nearly 2,000 sq ft of single-level space includes 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus ensuite 3rd bed and bath and a converted garage with its own entry, great for a studio, home office, or guest suite. The 2-acre parcel is partially fenced and gated, ideal for pets and gardens. Mature fruit and nut trees, table grapes, and raised vegetable beds create a private mini-homestead surrounded by tall pines. You'll love the sense of peace here, with plenty of room to breathe, plant, and create. A detached garage/shop offers endless possibilities - artist studio, workshop, or home-based business. Zoned Employment Center (EC), the property welcomes both residential and business uses, giving you flexibility for the future. Close to Inn Town Campground, Schrammsberg Event Venue, and the Railroad Museumthis Nevada City treasure blends lifestyle, opportunity, and location in one inspiring package.
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$525,000
181 Bost Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959
2beds
1,958sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
2 Acres Lot
$522,800 Zestimate®
$268/sqft
$2,447 Estimated rent
Home value
$522,800
$465,000 - $580,000
$2,447/mo
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Quiet country livingRaised vegetable beds
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Listed by:
Pam Amato DRE #00687475 530-913-1102,
Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty
Bought with:
Gordon Baker, DRE #01377575
Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 225104836Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Converted Garage, Dining Room, Possible Guest, Storage, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ground Floor
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Stall(s), Window
Dining room
- Features: Bar, Space in Kitchen
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry Closet, Tile Counters
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Cabinets, Inside
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,958 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Unpaved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Partial,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Features: Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 035230039000
- Zoning description: EC
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete, Raised, Slab
- Roof: Composition,Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Connected, See Remarks
- Water: Well, See Remarks
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electric, Underground Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Nevada City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $268/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $324,842
- Annual tax amount: $3,478
- Price range: $525K - $525K
- Date on market: 8/19/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved, Unpaved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Sold | $525,000-6.1%$268/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Pending sale | $559,000$285/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $559,000-4.4%$285/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $585,000+120.8%$299/sqft |
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| 6/10/2014 | Sold | $265,000-11.4%$135/sqft |
Source:  TSMLS #20140056 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2014 | Pending sale | $299,000$153/sqft |
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| 3/5/2014 | Price change | $299,000-6.3%$153/sqft |
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| 2/1/2014 | Listed for sale | $319,000$163/sqft |
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| 1/31/2014 | Pending sale | $319,000$163/sqft |
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| 1/11/2014 | Listed for sale | $319,000$163/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,478 +2.1% | $324,842 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,405 +0.8% | $318,473 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,379 +3.1% | $312,229 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,277 +2.8% | $306,108 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,188 +0.1% | $300,107 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,183 +2% | $297,031 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,120 +1.9% | $291,208 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,061 +1.9% | $285,499 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,004 +3.8% | $279,902 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,895 +1.4% | $274,415 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,856 +109.9% | $270,294 +104.9% |
| 2014 | $1,361 | $131,886 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $131,291 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $128,717 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $126,194 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $125,252 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $125,550 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $123,089 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $120,676 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $118,311 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $115,992 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $113,719 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $111,635 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $109,447 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $107,302 |
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Neighborhood: 95959
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- 6/10Deer Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 0.5 mi
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- 7/10Nevada Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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