Nevada County
Nevada County real estate is one of the primary choices of buyers seeking a rural environment with ample cultural amenities. Grass Valley real estate provides many homes that feature proximity to a comfortable downtown area. Nevada County real estate and Grass Valley real estate are the perfect choices for the 21st century, Nevada County real estate features an array of homes from Victorian, Family, Horse Property, Lakefront and Golf Course homes to Estates and Ranches.
DISCOVER NEVADA COUNTY ...a land of pristine rivers, rolling valleys, magnificent mountains, spectacular changing seasons, quaint historic towns, unlimited recreational possibilities and a vibrant theatre, art and music scene. It just might be the best of all possible worlds.
Whatever your age, stamina or interest, when it comes to active recreation, Grass Valley and Nevada County has something for everyone! With four brilliantly colorful seasons, the show at our door step is continually changing.
Want to explore the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada? Our forested mountains offer extensive scenic trails for hiking, biking, horse back riding, and all-terrain-vehicles. Follow cascading rivers through national forests, old flumes into historic mining sites, or the original immigrant trail to California. You can even try your luck panning for gold along with the old timers! Planning a backcountry expedition? Highland Llama Trekkers and other purveyors can provide llamas for wilderness pack trips.
The federally designated “Wild and Scenic” South Yuba River has four dozen state and national historical sites, including the Bridgeport Covered Bridge and others listed in the National Register of Historical Places. It also features the 2,200-acre South Yuba River State Park and the Independence Trail which is the longest wheelchair-accessible wilderness trail in the country.
Prefer boating and water sports? The Yuba and other local rivers offer world-class kayaking and rafting. Natural lakes and reservoirs are favorites for boating, sailing, swimming, water skiing, and camping.
Prefer the sculpted greens of a golf course? The Alta Sierra Country Club, Nevada County Country Club, DarkHorse Golf Course, and Quail Valley Golf Course provide for excellent golfing. If you are a Frisbee buff, both Grass Valley and Penn Valley have courses for disc golf.
For the truly active young person, check out Grass Valley’s skateboard park at Condon Park! Swimming is available at pools in both Grass Valley’s Memorial Park and Nevada City’s Pioneer Park.
Winter brings a wonderland of snow. Less than an hour’s drive from Grass Valley and Nevada City, you will find world class runs for Nordic skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing. Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe basin ski grounds are an easy commute.
For those who prefer staying in shape through an indoor fitness center, South Yuba Club, Curves for Women, and the Courthouse Athletic Club, are among the health clubs in the area.
