134 E Empire StreetGrass Valley, CA 95945
Nevada County
Description
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. The 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.
Property Information
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub-type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Bungalow / Cottage
- Year built
- 1937
- Living area
- 758 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.11 acres
- Garage spaces
- 1
- MLS® Listing#
- 226113448
Property Features
- Interior
- Laminate Counters
- Appliances
- Free-Standing Gas Range
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Fireplace Insert · Natural Gas · Central
- Flooring
- Carpet · Laminate
- Fireplace
- Insert · Living Room · Wood Burning Stove
- Parking
- Paved · Garage Door Opener
- Patio
- Covered · Rear Porch · Patio
- Fencing
- Back Yard · Wood · Front Yard · Gate
- Construction
- Other
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter · Slab
- Roof
- Composition
- Utilities
- Natural Gas Available · Sewer Connected · Natural Gas Connected · Electricity Available
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
Schools
- District
- Nevada
Financial Details
- HOA
- None
- Parcel number
- 029-200-040-000
Directions
South Auburn to E. Empire St to PIQ on left. Opposite side of E. Empire from the Empire Mine State Park
Open Houses
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PMAdd to calendar
Listing Courtesy: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno - 5307984466
Presented by: Mary Margaretich
CA DRE# 01520140. Kris Klair Broker
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Grass Valley Market Statistics
How this home compares to 210 active listings in Grass Valley, CA
| Grass Valley median | This listing | |
|---|---|---|
| Median listing price | $540,000 | $449,000 |
| Median days on market | 71 | — |
| Median Sq Ft | 1,789 | 758 |
| Median price / Sq Ft | $281 | $592 |
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Grass Valley, CA.
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