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E Empire Street

Grass Valley, CA 95945
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Enjoy a lifestyle where history, nature, and convenience meet. Steps from Empire Mine State Historic Park and just minutes from downtown Grass Valley. This beautifully updated 1937 cottage offers immediate access to trails, dining, shopping, and year-round Sierra foothill recreation. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, vacation rental, or second home, this property offers possibilities. Extensively improved in 2024, the home features major system upgrades designed for comfort, efficiency, and long-term peace of mind, including a solar system, new HVAC, new water heater, and a new composition roof with Leaf Filter gutters. Additional improvements include Andersen Renewal energy-efficient windows, upgraded attic insulation, door seals, new appliances, and a new fireplace insert. T he exterior has been enhanced with custom Douglas fir privacy fencing and an electric security gate with keypad and remote access. 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 covered patio overlooking a private back yard is ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or gardening. A detached oversized garage adds valuable flexibility and includes a second bathroom with shower, making it well-suited for a studio, workshop, or creative use. The location is unmatched. Steps to Empire Mine trails and minutes to downtown Grass Valley. Lake Tahoe, Reno, Yuba River, local lakes and world-class ski resorts are all within an easy drive offering exceptional year-round recreation.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $430,000

AD Id : 91318087

MLS Id : 226113448

Beds : 1

Living Area Size : 758 Sq. Ft

Year Built : 1937

County : Nevada

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 1

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1 Primary Bedroom Features: Closet

    Water/Sewer

    Sewer: Public Sewer

    Room Information

    Total Bedroom: 1
  • Flooring Information

    Carpet, Laminate
  • Roofing Information

    Composition
  • Interior Features

    Roof: Composition Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Heating & Cooling

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

    Number of Fireplaces: 1 Fireplace Features: 1

  • Building Information

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

    Foundation Details: ConcretePerimeter, Slab
    Porch: Back Porch,Covered Patio
  • Road Types

    Asphalt
  • Fencing

    Back Yard, Entry Gate, Wood, Front Yard
  • Laundry Features

    Hookups Only

    Patio And Porch

    Back Porch, Covered Patio

    Fencing

    Back Yard, 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: Bungalow,Cottage SQ ft (Living Area): 758 Construction Materials: Other Property Age: 89 Cross Street: Empire Ct Source Neighborhood: 13105 Postal Code Plus 4: 7332 Area: Grass Valley S: 95945 Zoning: R1 Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill Structure Type: Detached

    Farm Info

    Irrigation Source: None

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Id: 226113448 List Price: $430,000 List Price Tot SqFt: $567

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 029-200-040-000

  • Parking Information

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

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

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

    Direction: South Auburn to E. Empire St to PIQ on left. Opposite side of E. Empire from the Empire Mine State Park
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ByOwner last updated this listing 10/03/2026 @ 15:52

MLS: 226113448 LISTED BY: Mary Margaretich, Christie's International Real Estate Sereno SOURCE: MLS Metrolist

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