Nevada City Homes under $600,000

Welcome to Nevada City, California, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and stunning natural beauty, this charming town offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern conveniences. With its picturesque streets lined with historic buildings, eclectic shops, and inviting cafes, Nevada City is a place where community and creativity thrive.

For those seeking a cozy abode in this enchanting locale, there are homes available for under $600,000, making it an ideal option for first-time buyers, retirees, or anyone looking to invest in a serene lifestyle. These properties often feature the quintessential characteristics of the area, including rustic architecture, spacious lots, and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. Imagine sipping your morning coffee on a sun-drenched porch, surrounded by the lush greenery that Nevada City is famous for.

In addition to its affordable housing options, Nevada City boasts a plethora of outdoor activities. With easy access to hiking trails, rivers, and parks, residents can enjoy the great outdoors year-round. The town’s vibrant cultural scene includes art galleries, live music events, and seasonal festivals, ensuring there’s always something to see and do.

Whether you're drawn to the area's historical significance, its artistic spirit, or the allure of nature, Nevada City is a place where you can truly feel at home. Explore the possibilities of life in this captivating town and discover the perfect property that fits your lifestyle—all without breaking the bank!

Newest Nevada City Homes under $600,000

$599,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2,071 SqFt. ⋅ 226131852 MLS

This home is the best of everything - rural yet close to town, secluded yet in a neighborhood. It's an outdoor enthusiast paradise, just minutes from the Yuba River, 1 mile from an extensive trail network, and yet still only 10 minutes to vibrant downtown Nevada City. Located in a friendly neighborhood, great for kids, the home is nestled on 2.5 acres of Oak forested property that has been highly maintained for fire safety with little to no underbrush, as a result, the property is currently privately insured, avoiding the costly CA Fair Plan. Offering a light and bright feel throughout the house with vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan, and large windows. Highlights include a large extra room with a separate entrance, a whole-house fan, a fenced garden, and large garage plus a storage shed.

18373 Goa Way, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Gold Country Ranches and Realty.

$420,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 954 SqFt. ⋅ 226129494 MLS

Cozy Country Home with Modern Upgrades. Enjoy the best of country living in this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home situated on just over an acre, yet only minutes from Grass Valley. The home features a refreshed interior with new kitchen cupboards, butcher-block countertops,fresh interior paint, and updated flooring throughout. Additional improvements include a new hearth and electrical panel, along with an efficient zoned mini-split system for year-round comfort. A skylight brightens the bathroom and kitchen with natural light. Outside, a large detached garage offers plenty of space for parking, storage, hobbies, or a workshop. A fenced garden area complete with a bubbling spring also adds to this homes charm. With its peaceful country setting, thoughtful updates, and convenient proximity to town, this home offers serenity and room to enjoy the country lifestyle.

10978 Bitney Springs Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno.

$599,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 2,381 SqFt. ⋅ 226124142 MLS

Modern Mountain Chalet built for Endurance and Easy Care. This Steel Framed Custom Home is just around the corner from Pristine Alpine Blue Scott's Flat Lake. The Spacious Great Room features a 2 Story+ Vaulted Ceiling and an Incredible Window Wall with Private Forest Views. Additionally there's direct Deck access and a Wood burning Stove. The Open Kitchen is designed for entertaining with great cabinetry, slab counters, and stainless steel appliances. The Main Floor includes the Generous Primary Suite, a large bath with double sinks and separate tub and shower. Upstairs is another Suite with Vaulted Ceilings, Private balcony and Full Bath. The Downstairs is Essentially an ADU/Guest Apartment. It Features a separate Entrance, Full Bath & Kitchenette Area. HARD to FIND at this price point is a quality constructed Home of this size with Metal Siding and Roof and THREE EnSuite Bedrooms. New Carpet Throughout. Walking Distance to Scott's Flat Lake and Beach. Swim, Ski, Boat and Fishing in your New Neighborhood!

13020 Sadie D Drive, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty.

$262,500

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,650 SqFt. ⋅ 226121627 MLS

This ranch style home offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms with mountain views and a wood stove on a private lot. The secluded setting provides a retreat from busy surroundings while maintaining scenic appeal. The home features a wood burning stove for heating and ambiance. The existing layout and structure provide a foundation for updates and improvements to suit individual needs. The quiet, secluded character adds to the appeal of this residence. This is a contractor or DIY special where you can make it your own. The home is offered in its current condition with renovation potential based on the existing structure and layout. Schedule a showing to view the space and condition in person before making any decisions. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. First Time Buyers, complete the HomePath Ready Buyer homeownership course on Homepath.com.

16267 Gold Bug Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc..

$549,084

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1,236 SqFt. ⋅ 226120942 MLS

Two homesites on 25 private acres, with one already developed and the second offering a prime setting for your dream home. This property offers an existing home with an additional private homesite. The homesite has amazing views overlooking the Sierra Foothills and includes its own permitted septic, well, power drop, and propane tank. Skip the months of work and expense of bringing in utilities and go straight to building. While you design and build, put the existing 2 bedroom - 1 bathroom 1,236 sq ft country ranch home to work: live in it on-site during construction, or use it as a rental for extra income(currently tenant occupied). The home has been well cared for with improvements like fresh paint inside and out, updated electrical, new well, and updated appliances. This property is located near Mother Truckers Market, a fire station and only minutes from both the South and Middle forks of the Yuba River. Nevada City is just over 20 minutes away. Much of the land is usable and gently sloped, with acres already cleared, leaving plenty of room for gardens, animals, and room to breathe. Two wells, two septic systems, two power drops, and two homesites on 25 acres of quiet Nevada County countryside. Opportunities like this are hard to find come see the view. Buyer to independently verify all information to their satisfaction.

13847 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty.

$482,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,413 SqFt. ⋅ 226120840 MLS

This five acre rural property in North San Juan has been with its original owner since it was built. The home has a comfortable cabin feel, with three bedrooms, a guest bathroom, and an upstairs loft. The formal living room is the heart of the house, with cathedral ceilings & lots of windows that bring in natural light. The kitchen has been kept in good original condition with tile counters. Fire hardening has already been done around the property, with vegetation kept to a minimum and plenty of open space surrounding the home. For projects and hobbies, the workshop has 220 electrical, a mechanical car lift, and plenty of room inside for storage. A separate outbuilding offers even more flexibility and can be used for storage, as a second workshop, or for agricultural animals. The property also includes a separate possible building site with a large garden area that gets full sun exposure all day. Whether you want to grow your own food, build a second home, or both, the land gives you room to do it. Grizzly Hill School is just a short drive away, and the Yuba River is close by for enjoying the outdoors.

17201 Old Mill Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty.

$599,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,440 SqFt. ⋅ 226120659 MLS

Ten acres with an unusual combination of privacy, agricultural improvements, workspace, and room to create something entirely your own. Approximately nine acres are fenced, with a perimeter trail, private gated entry, mature oaks, productive soil, established growing areas, food bearing trees, swales, seasonal pond, and a productive well. Thousands of yards of compost have been brought onto the property over the years, creating rich soil and planting beds developed with permaculture and food security in mind. The property includes a 1972 two bedroom, one bath manufactured home with remodeled kitchen and bath, plus a separate approximately 700 square foot light straw clay earthen cabin tucked into a quiet and private setting. The cabin includes a bedroom, bathroom, sink cabinet, wood stove, efficient heating and cooling, abundant natural light, and hot tub. For anyone who needs serious workspace, the large warehouse may be the feature that sets this property apart. Tall bay doors provide excellent access, with heat and cooling, an attached kitchen area, separate two room office area with bath and private entrance, covered parking, tool storage, roof mounted solar array, and an outdoor stainless food processing station. Live here while you farm, build, work, create, or develop your longer term vision. The hilltop setting offers sunset views across the foothills in one direction and looks over the farm in the other. A remarkably versatile property for someone looking for more than simply a house on acreage.

22434 Montezuma Lane, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty.

$599,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2,169 SqFt. ⋅ 226107375 MLS

SELLER VERY MOTIVATED! Craftsman charm meets wooded privacy in Nevada City - and behind the charm, a home completely rebuilt in 2007. Set above the street behind terraced retaining walls, it makes its case from the curb: a gabled entry porch with fish-scale shingle detail, crisp white trim, and twin dormers beneath a canopy of oak and towering pine. Drought-tolerant plantings, ornamental grasses and lavender fill the freshly mulched front garden, and a covered porch wide enough for morning coffee leads to the front door. What you don't see from the street is that the period detailing sits on a 2007 rebuild with a new roof completed in September 2026 - so the character is the old kind and the bones are not. Inside, vaulted ceilings and skylights lift the main living space and rich hardwood floors run underfoot. The living room is anchored by a slate-tiled fireplace with a substantial wood mantel and raised hearth, flanked by built-in cherry cabinetry - glass-front display above, closed storage below. Sliding glass doors bring the tree line into the room, and the space opens to the dining area without a wall in the way. The kitchen earns its keep. Cherry-toned shaker cabinetry, several doors fitted with reeded glass, surrounds deep green granite counters and a peninsula with seating. A new range and oven, to be installed the second week of October, sits beneath a chimney hood with a wall-mounted pot filler, and hand-set tumbled tile frames a painted landscape mural at the cooktop wall. A garden window over the double sink pulls in greenery and afternoon light, while a skylight, recessed cans and under-cabinet lighting keep the room bright. Down a few steps, a generous flex room opens as a second living space - family room, media room, home office, or whatever the season asks for - with a ceiling fan, recessed lighting and two large windows framing the pines. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a flex room and an indoor laundry area complete the 2,169 square feet. Outside, the 0.38-acre lot is established rather than raw: mature landscaping, a private patio, a two-car garage, and wiring already in place for a hot tub. City water serves the home - no well to maintain - paired with an updated septic system. All of it sits minutes from Nevada City's historic downtown, in a pocket of the Sierra foothills where the pines do the work that fences do elsewhere.

15617 Shannon Way, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc..

$599,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,194 SqFt. ⋅ 226119771 MLS

Lovingly cared for by the same family who custom-built it, this mountain chalet is all about light, privacy, warmth, and the trees. A soaring wall of windows fills the main living space with sunshine, there's forest in every direction, and a wood stove keeps things cozy all winter long. The sellers have thoughtfully prepared this home for its next chapter with fresh interior paint, new carpeting, new gutters, and updated light fixtures and hardware throughout. Just move in and relax. Inside, the open living space flows to a beautiful kitchen and a convenient half bath. All three bedrooms are upstairs, including the primary suite, joined by a wonderful loft. Imagine a reading nook, home office, game room, or simply the best spot in the house to watch the snow fall through the treetops. Set on 4.98 private acres, the home offers just under 2,200 square feet, a durable metal roof, a covered carport, and ample guest parking, with plenty of room to add a garage or shop. The treetop views are beautiful as they are, with the potential to open them up for sweeping ridge views. All of this is less than 10 minutes from historic downtown Nevada City, Cascade Shores, and Scotts Flat Reservoir, so you get peaceful mountain living with easy access to dining, shopping, hiking, and boating. Call today to schedule your private showing!

11560 Lacoste Lane, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty.

$325,000

1 Baths ⋅ 950 SqFt. ⋅ 226118471 MLS

There are places in the mountains that seem less built than discovered. Built in 1907 by John Spaulding, this log cabin has stood above Bear Valley for more than a century, in a landscape closely tied to the Spaulding name and Nevada County's early water history. Facing east toward the ridge and the first light of morning, the cabin retains exposed log walls, heavy timbers, a generous main living room, a wood-burning stove, and a separate fireplace set into a striking stone hearth, along with a full kitchen and four additional upstairs rooms used as bedrooms. The property already has some of the fundamentals of off-grid use in place: water storage, a solar-powered pump, 110V power, battery backup, and an on-demand water heater, giving the next owner a practical starting point for continued use and improvement. Plumbing has also been run upstairs for a potential future bathroom. The storage tank can be filled from the street through a line installed by the sellers, making water delivery considerably easier. A fresh gravel drive was laid in 2026, the roof is less than five years old, and multiple outbuildings, including a large rear shed, provide useful storage and workspace. The cabin sits on 32.93 acres of Nevada County mountain land, stretching into Bear Valley itself and abutting Tahoe National Forest. Along the rear of the property, the historic Yuba Canal still carries water toward the foothills, a working remnant of the infrastructure that shaped this country generations ago. For all its sense of removal, the property is approximately 30 minutes from Sugar Bowl and downtown Nevada City, under an hour from Lake Tahoe, and less than a mile from access to the Pioneer Trail. More than a century on, the old promise remains: a cabin in the woods, a fire on the hearth, and the mountains beyond your door.

11098 Zeibright Road, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty.

$560,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,229 SqFt. ⋅ 226118191 MLS

Beautifully remodeled and truly turnkey, this 2 bed/2 bath home sits in one of Nevada City's most sought-after locations just minutes to downtown, schools, and shopping. An open floor plan with warm wood flooring flows seamlessly from the living room to a rear deck with gorgeous local views. The fully remodeled kitchen shines with granite countertops, upgraded appliances, and a fresh, modern feel. The primary suite has been completely transformed with a custom walk-in shower, designer tile flooring, and a stunning new vanity. The second bath also features beautiful tile work with a tiled tub-shower surround. Laundry has been updated as well nothing left to do but move in. Additional highlights include a newer HVAC system, newer water heater, and a freshly landscaped yard with plenty of space for your garden area, dog run, and spacious deck. The garage offers convenient backyard access plus plenty of room for additional off-street parking. This is the one you've been waiting for come experience everything beautiful Nevada City has to offer!

14997 Echo Ridge Drive, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Gold.

$569,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,336 SqFt. ⋅ 226117627 MLS

Are you seeking peace and privacy? A home that is simple yet sophisticated? Thoughtful, eco-friendly living? Welcome to your Nevada City sanctuary- 2.54 usable, park-like acres just eight minutes from historic downtown. Enter through the fenced front zen garden courtyard, a serene outdoor space that immediately sets the tone. Inside, natural light, real birchwood cabinetry, Bosch dishwasher, bamboo and premium, eco-friendly Marmoleum flooring made from natural materials, and a cozy wood stove create a clean, warm and modern feel. The single-story floor plan offers two bedrooms plus an office/flex room that could be used as an additional bedroom. The primary suite features a walk-in closet, while the beautifully updated guest bathroom adds a fresh, polished touch. Outside, unwind in the hot tub beneath the stars or gather with friends on the deck. A second fenced garden, established peach, apple, nectarine and fig trees, and automatic irrigation throughout all garden areas make the usable acreage easy to enjoy. Owned solar installed by California Solar, a Generac backup generator, mini-split heating and air conditioning, and a metal roof provide comfort and efficiency through every season. Paved access, a sealed asphalt driveway and a two-car garage add everyday ease. The washer, dryer and upright garage freezer are also included. Some properties catch your eye; others make you exhale the moment you arrive. Come experience this serene retreat for yourselfand imagine calling it home.

14125 Honeysuckle Way, Nevada City

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Home Svcs..

Start Your Search

metrolist logo

All measurements and all calculations of area (i.e., Sq Ft and Acreage) are approximate. Broker has represented to MetroList that Broker has a valid listing signed by seller authorizing placement in the MLS. Above information is provided by Seller and/or other sources and has not been verified by Broker. Copyright 2026 MetroList Services, Inc. The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program of MetroList® MLS. All information has been provided by seller/other sources and has not been verified by broker. All interested persons should independently verify the accuracy of all information. Last updated .

Nevada City Homes under $600,000

Newest Nevada City Homes under $600,000

How much is your home worth?

How much is your home worth?