Own a piece of California history at 203 Race Street, the home of the first steam engine automobile built in Nevada County. On Exhibit at the Nevada City Railroad Museum. This charming Grass Valley Victorian features a new roof and is perfectly situated within walking distance to downtown, blending historic character with an unbeatable in-town location. This property is a truly rare opportunity with potential for a land split and the possibility of adding two ADUs and another home (buyer to investigate). Whether you envision a legacy property, income-producing units, or a creative live/work compound, this address invites you to think beyond the ordinary. Dream big or go home. 203 Race Street is your chance to do both in the heart of Grass Valley.
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Price cut: $31K (6/24)
$669,000
203 Race St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
3beds
1,737sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
0.31 Acres Lot
$655,000 Zestimate®
$385/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic characterCharming grass valley victorian
- 234 days
- 353
- 13
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Listed by:
STEPHEN De Sena DRE #01147876 530-277-3307,
eXp Realty of California Inc.
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 225154210Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: Other Counter
Heating
- Wood Stove, Other
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,737 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking, RV Possible
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Shape Regular, Split Possible, Other
- Topography: Level,Level
Details
- Parcel number: 008520046000
- Zoning: NG-2 GV CITY
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public, Sewer Connected & Paid, Electric, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grass Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $385/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $345,805
- Price range: $669K - $669K
- Date on market: 1/12/2026
- Road surface type: Paved, Unpaved
Estimated market value
$655,000
$622,000 - $688,000
$2,091/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $669,000-4.4%$385/sqft |
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| 1/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $700,000+125.8%$403/sqft |
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| 7/9/2019 | Sold | $310,000-4.6%$178/sqft |
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| 5/22/2019 | Pending sale | $325,000$187/sqft |
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| 5/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $325,000$187/sqft |
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| 5/2/2019 | Pending sale | $325,000$187/sqft |
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| 5/1/2019 | Listed for sale | $325,000$187/sqft |
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| 5/1/2019 | Pending sale | $325,000$187/sqft |
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| 3/27/2019 | Price change | $325,000-17.7%$187/sqft |
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| 2/27/2019 | Listed for sale | $395,000$227/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $345,805 +2% |
| 2025 | $3,639 +2.2% | $339,026 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,562 +2.5% | $332,379 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,476 +1% | $325,862 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,443 +2.8% | $319,474 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,349 +0.1% | $313,211 +113.3% |
| 2020 | $3,346 +110% | $146,868 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,593 +0.4% | $143,990 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,587 +4% | $141,167 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,525 +3.7% | $138,400 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,471 +1.4% | $135,687 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,451 +1.5% | $133,649 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,429 | $131,032 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $130,441 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $127,885 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $125,379 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $124,443 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $124,739 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $122,294 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $119,897 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $117,547 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $115,243 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $112,984 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $110,914 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $108,740 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $106,609 |
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