17889 Douglas Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,084 sqft

Property Description

Have you been dreaming of a storybook cabin in the woods just minutes from Nevada City? This special property invites you in. Offered for the first time on the market, this special property spans 5.4 flat, usable acres and features a 2,084 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with an office and a versatile floor plan ideal for multigenerational living, in-law quarters, or income potential. The property is rich with character and functionality, including a detached shop, art studio, and barn perfect for hobbies, creative pursuits, or farm animals. The sunlit meadow blooms seasonally with buttercups, lupine, and delicate Five-spot wildflowers creating a truly magical, ever-changing landscape. Inside and throughout the property, you'll find custom, handcrafted details, including beautifully built-in cabinetry and thoughtful woodwork, adding warmth and a sense of craftsmanship that's hard to find. Lovingly maintained over the years, the home features a newer roof, updated electrical, whole-house Generac generator, and fresh interior paint with new carpetmaking it move-in ready while still offering room to make it your own. What began as an organic farm in 1970 later became Nevada County's renowned Stepping Stones preschool, giving the property a rich and meaningful history. Bordering BLM land along one side, it offers added privacy and direct access to nature. This is a place with both heart and possibility ready for its next chapter.

Listing Status:

Pending

Data Last Updated:

May 21, 2026 at 3:32PM

Listing Office:

RE/MAX Gold : 4770711

Listing Agent:

Betsy A Hamilton : 530 2639044

MLS ID:

226042556

Interior

• Rooms: Bedroom(s)Living RoomFull Bath(s)KitchenBedroom(s)Partial Bath(s)
• Kitchen: Laminate Counter
• Appliances: Gas Water HeaterHood Over RangeMicrowaveFree Standing Electric Oven
• Dining: Space in Kitchen
• Living Room: Open Beam Ceiling
• Laundry: SinkInside AreaInside Room
• Flooring: CarpetWood
• A/C: Ceiling Fan(s)Wall Unit(s)Window Unit(s)
• Heating: Propane StoveFireplace(s)
• Fireplace: Living RoomFamily RoomFireplaces: 2

Exterior

• General: Balcony
• Style: CabinRustic
• Other Structures: Shed(s)StorageWorkshop
• Parking: RV PossibleGuest Parking AvailableParking spaces: 0

Construction

• Roofing: Composition
• Windows: Dual Pane Partial
• General: WoodOneRaised

Location

• Road/Access: Gravel
• HOA Amenities: 0.0
• Originating MLS: MLS Metrolist
• School District: Nevada
• County: Nevada

Lot

• Topography: Level
• Zoning: 034-081-005-000
• View: ForestWoods
• Fencing: Wire

Utilities

• Utilities: ElectricPropane220 Volts
• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic System

Financial

• Source: MLS Metrolist