Nevada County is a gorgeous foothill community situated in an area rich with history. Some of the areas in Nevada County include the following: Nevada City, Grass Valley, Penn Valley and North San Juan . Some of the neighborhoods include Alta Sierra, Lake Wildwood, Lake of the Pines,Chicago Park and McCourtney (South County).
Time Magazine has called Grass Valley “one of the top ten best small towns to live in.” Downtown Grass Valley is considered by many to be the one of the best preserved historic towns in the United States.
Nevada City was settled in 1849 and many of the homes built by those who owned and managed the mines during the Gold Rush stand proudly today. Within the historic district, many beautiful Victorians have been restored and refurbished.
Rural Penn Valley is country property at its relaxed best, yet Penn Valley is only minutes from downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City. Penn Valley properties include picturesque farms and ranches, lush horse property, and newer homes near rolling meadows and majestic oak trees.
North San Juan property is rural, with some homes on smaller (3 acre) parcels near center of town and larger acreage as you move further out. Horse property, ranches and organic farms dot the landscape.