Nevada County, California
Nevada City Real Estate and Local Guide
Nevada City is the historic seat of Nevada County in the Sierra Nevada foothills. It was the state's most important mining town during the 1850-51 Gold Rush and retains extensive Gold Rush-era architecture. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Nevada City best.
About the area
Living in Nevada City, CA
In 1850-51 it was California's most important mining town, and Nevada County was the state's leading gold-mining county.
The housing market
Homes in Nevada City
- About 44.8% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 72.9% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $607,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Nevada City home
Nevada Theatre
Historic theater established in 1865
Firehouse No. 1 Museum
Local history museum in a former firehouse
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad & Transportation Museum
Museum preserving the region's narrow gauge railroad history
Scotts Flat Lake
Reservoir with camping, boating, and fishing near the city
South Yuba River access
River recreation and swimming reachable from the city
Neighborhoods
Nevada City areas to know
Nevada City Downtown Historic District
National Register district with Gold Rush-era buildings along Broad Street
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.