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E Empire Street

Grass Valley, CA 95945
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Bath 2

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Lender paid temporary rate buydown available for this property. Enjoy a lifestyle where history, nature, and convenience meet directly across from Empire Mine State Historic Park and just minutes from downtown Grass Valley, this beautifully updated 1937 foreman's cottage offers immediate access to trails, dining, shopping, and year-round Sierra foothill recreation. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, vacation rental, downsizer's dream, or second home, this property offers those possibilities. Extensively improved in 2024, the home features major system upgrades designed for comfort, efficiency, and long-term peace of mind, including a new solar system, new HVAC, new water heater, and a new composition roof with Leaf Filter gutters. Additional improvements include Andersen Renewa l energy-efficient windows, upgraded attic insulation, new window and door seals, new kitchen and home appliances, and a new fireplace insert. The exterior has been enhanced with custom Douglas fir privacy fencing and an electric security gate with keypad and remote access, and the property has been professionally cleared to create a clean, usable outdoor space. While fully modernized, the home retains its historic character, highlighted by original ship porthole kitchen windows. The bright living room opens to a covered patio overlooking a private backyardideal for relaxing, entertaining, or gardening in the Sierra foothills. A detached oversized garage adds valuable flexibility and includes a second bathroom with shower, making it well-suited for guests, a studio, workshop, or creative use. The location is unmatched steps to Empire Mine trails and minutes to downtown Grass Valley. Lake Tahoe, Reno, and world-class ski resorts are all within approximately 45 minutes, offering exceptional year-round recreation. A thoughtfully designed historic cottage offering exceptional efficiency, modern upgrades, and a rare locationwithout the maintenance burden of a larger home. Motivated Sellers.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $489,000

AD Id : 86578282

MLS Id : 226066128

Beds : 1

Living Area Size : 758

Year Built : 1937

County : Nevada

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 1

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Water/Sewer

    Sewer: Public Sewer

    Room Information

    Total Bedroom: 1
  • Flooring Information

    Carpet, Laminate
  • Roofing Information

    Composition
  • Interior Features

    Roof: Composition Laundry Features: Hookups Only, See Remarks
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Central, Fireplace Insert Cooling: Central WaterSource: Public
  • Fireplace

    Number of Fireplaces: 1 Fireplace Features: 1

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1937 Construction Materials: Wood Siding Roof: Composition Foundation Details: ConcretePerimeter, Slab
  • Exterior Features

    Foundation Details: ConcretePerimeter, Slab
    Porch: Covered Patio
  • Fencing

    Entry Gate, Wood, Front Yard
  • Laundry Features

    Hookups Only, See Remarks

    Patio And Porch

    Covered Patio

    Fencing

    Entry Gate, Wood, Front Yard

  • Lot Information

    Lot Description: Shape Regular Lot Square Feet: 4,792 Stories: 1 Main Square Feet: 758

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence Style: Cottage SQ ft (Living Area): 758 Construction Materials: Wood Siding Property Age: 89 Cross Street: Kate Hayes St. Source Neighborhood: 13105 Postal Code Plus 4: 7332 Area: Grass Valley S: 95945 Zoning: NG-2 GVCity Living Area Source: Assessor Agent-Fill Structure Type: Detached

    Farm Info

    Irrigation Source: None

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Id: 226066128 List Price: $489,000 List Price Tot SqFt: $645

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 029-200-040

  • Parking Information

    # of Garage Spaces: 1 24'+ Deep Garage, RV Possible

  • Elementary School District: Grass Valley
    Junior High School District: Union Hill
    Senior High School District: Nevada Joint Union
  • Utility Information

    Electric, Natural Gas Connected Electric: 220 Volts
  • Location Information

    Direction: Hwy 49 to W Empire St/Hwy 20 exit; (east) on W Empire, will become E Empire, PIQ on left
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/18/2026 @ 06:24

MLS: 226066128 LISTED BY: Roxanne Mirdamadi, Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty SOURCE: MLS Metrolist

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