Nevada County, California

Nevada County, both historical and contemporary at the same time. Scene of California's Gold Rush from the 1840s and now home to some of world class technology companies including Grass Valley Group and 2wire.

The county boasts a diverse mix of scenery from the rolling landscape of Penn Valley, all the way to the alpine grandeur of the Grouse Lakes wilderness. Also there's the South Yuba river and its associated State Park.

Complementing the natural wonders are the historic centers of Nevada City and Grass Valley, with the housing stock in each city reflecting the changing contemporary mood from the 1840s to the current day. Both cities feature historic districts, numerous festivals, a low rate of crime, and excellent restaurants. The school system in Nevada County is ranked highly, and Grass Valley is home to the Nevada County campus for Sierra College.

Nevada City

Nevada City is considered one of the friendliest, liveliest, and most colorful, best-preserved Gold Rush towns, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Prepared for its future by preserving its past; Nevada City is filled with picturesque Gold Rush and Victorian era buildings and surrounded by lush green forests.

Nevada City is more than just historical, it is the center of nightlife, quaint restaurants, art galleries, street fairs, theaters with live performances, and is the gateway to the Sierra back roads and hiking trails.

Search for Nevada City Real Estate on the Nevada County MLS.

Grass Valley

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Grass Valley offers great seasonal weather, natural beauty, and a relaxed lifestyle. Historic downtown is the hub of the community, with unique shops, award winning restaurants, and beautiful Victorian homes.

Grass Valley is abundant with hiking and biking trails, white water rafting, water and snow skiing and golf, just to name a few. Home to Empire Mine State Park, a 784-acre state park that produced 5.8 million ounces of gold from 367 miles of underground shafts, in 1850 to 1956. The Empire State Mine is the site of the oldest, richest, hard rock gold mine in California.

Search for Grass Valley Real Estate on the Nevada County MLS.