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Property Description
Phenomenal Value! In the prestigious Mountain Lakes Estates of Nevada City, this gated 3-acre estate combines privacy, craftsmanship, and stunning natural beauty with sweeping views of a 5-acre pond and 26-acre greenbelt. The 4,292 sq ft main residence features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, with a thoughtful layout that includes a grand great room with a stone fireplace, formal dining room, and breakfast nook. Downstairs offers a living room, kitchenette, game area, full bathroom, and a bedroom ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Expansive windows frame serene lake views from nearly every room, while abundant storage ensures practicality matches beauty. The property also includes a spacious professional-grade woodworking shop with its own bathroom and an unfinished 2-bedroom guest unit above, perfect for extended family, rental income, or creative pursuits. The Mountain Lakes Estates community offers two private lakes, a park, trails, and Firewise certification for peace of mind. Located just minutes from historic downtown Nevada City and Grass Valley, this property delivers an exceptional blend of luxury living, natural surroundings, and community amenities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 11790 Lowhills Rd
General
- Price: $1,500,000
- HOA FEE: $60/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: METROLIST_Cali
- MLS ID: 226055675
- Updated: 5/2/2026
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Master Bathroom, Baths Other, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room, In Law Apartment, Kitchen, Laundry, Workshop
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Storage Area(s), Formal Entry, Wet Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Raised Hearth, Family Room, Stone
- Appliances: Gas Cook Top, Built-In Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Built-In Refrigerator, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Warming Drawer
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Laminate, Stone, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Double Sinks, Jetted Tub, Tile, Walk-In Closet, Window
- Primary Bathroom: Shower Stall(s), Double Sinks, Jetted Tub, Tile, Walk-In Closet, Window
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Ground Floor, Outside Access, Sitting Area
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Breakfast Room, Pantry Closet, Granite Counter, Island, Stone Counter
- Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Formal Room, Space in Kitchen
- Laundry: Dryer Included, Sink, Ground Floor, Washer Included, Inside Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Barbeque, Greenbelt, Trails, See Remarks, Park
- Equipment: Attic Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Dish Antenna
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Built-In Barbeque
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: 24'+ Deep Garage, Attached, RV Possible, Garage Door Opener, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Garage Facing Side, Workshop in Garage, Interior Access
Location
- County: Nevada
- Cross Streets: Discovery Way
- Driving Directions: Bitney Springs Rd to Newtown Rd Continue to Discovery Way Turn right onto Discovery Way Turn right onto Lowhills Rd, destination on the left.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- School District: Nevada
- Elem School District: Grass Valley
- Midd School District: Grass Valley
- High School District: Nevada Joint Union
Community
- Association: Yes
- Home Owners Assn.: 1
- Assoc. Fees Include: MaintenanceGrounds
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central, Whole House Fan
- Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas, Wood Stove
- Heating Fuel: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas, Wood Stove
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Well
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Internet Available, Underground Utilities, Propane Tank Leased
Structural Information
- Construction: Stone, Frame, Wood, Lap Siding, Masonry Unreinforced
- Basement: Yes
- Foundation: ConcretePerimeter, Raised
- Roof: Shingle, Composition
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Dual Pane Full, Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 4,292
- Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
- Year Built: 1992
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage, Guest House, Workshop, Other
Lot Features
- Property View: Forest, Water, Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 3.13
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 136,343
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
- Irrigation System: Shares Domestic Well
- Topography: Lot Grade Varies
- Zoning: RA-XRA-X
- Lot Description: Manual Sprinkler F&R, Auto Sprinkler F&R, Pond Year Round, Landscape Misc
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $715
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Trust
- Restrictions: Board Approval, Other
- APN: 004-610-031-000
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Schools
Schools serving 11790 Lowhills Rd
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School 10821 Squirrel Creek Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945 | K-4 | 2.1 mi |
Lyman Gilmore Middle School 10837 Rough and Ready Highway, Grass Valley, CA 95945 | 5-8 | 2.3 mi |
Bell Hill Academy 342 S. Sch St., Grass Valley, CA 95945 | K-4 | 2.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 11790 Lowhills Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/02/2026
Listed
$1,500,000
51.52%
MLS
6/10/2005
Sold
$990,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 11790 Lowhills Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,359
5%
$826,470
2%
2023
$9,909
—
$810,266
2%
2023
$9,909
1%
$794,380
2%
2022
$9,794
3%
$778,805
2%
2021
$9,542
—
$763,536
1%
2020
$9,536
4%
$755,707
2%
2019
$9,188
—
$740,890
2%
2018
$9,150
4%
$726,363
2%
2017
$8,831
3%
$712,122
2%
2016
$8,548
1%
$698,160
2%
2015
$8,441
1%
$687,674
2%
2014
$8,326
1%
$674,205
—
2013
$8,203
—
$671,160
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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11790 Lowhills Road, Nevada City, CA 95959 (MLS# 226055675) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 11790 Lowhills Road is currently listed for $1,500,000 and was received on May 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 11790 Lowhills Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Nevada City? You can browse all Nevada City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

