12840 Butterfly Drive, Nevada City, CA 95959 - Photo 1

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$569,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,800 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage
Updated 8 hours ago

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Property Description

Delightful, Light and Bright one story home on a a lovely, all useable 1 acre on lower Banner Mountain! The main home offers an excellent floor plan with formal living AND huge family room, both with skylights that bring in the beautiful natural light! Laminate floors throughout offer easy maintenance and the generous three bedrooms are located at the other end of the home. Huge back deck is so excellent for entertaining! The charming guest house also boasts vaulted ceilings and has a sweet loft with its own separate laundry. Detached garage, large fenced in garden area and room for RV and boats with easy access with the circular driveway. Piped treated water and natural gas make living very comfortable, plus the property is located in a lovely neighborhood of excellent homes and homeowners! Nevada City School District is highly desirable and you will be able to enjoy all four seasons! Bring the extended family or enjoy rental income with the guest house. This is a great property and will not last!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 12840 Butterfly Dr

General

Sold For: $569,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: METROLIST_Cali
MLS ID: 225137184
Added to Site: 63 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Family Room, Great Room, Guest Quarters, In Law Apartment, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Interior Features: Open Beam Ceiling
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Raised Hearth, Family Room, Free Standing, Wood Burning
Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Tub with Shower Over
Primary Bathroom: Tub w/Shower Over

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Primary Bedroom: Ground Floor

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Pantry Closet, Tile Counter
Dining Room: Dining Bar, Dining/Living Combo
Laundry: Dryer Included, Sink, Washer Included, In Garage, See Remarks, Inside Area

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking: Boat Storage, RV Access, RV Possible, Detached, Garage Facing Front, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Guest Parking Available

Location

County: Nevada
Subdivision: Mayflower Estates
Cross Streets: Mayflower
Driving Directions: Banner Lava Cap Rd > Mayflower Dr. > Butterfly Dr.
Direction Faces: Northwest

School Information

School District: Nevada

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
Heating Type: Central, Wood Stove
Heating Fuel: Central, Wood Stove

Utilities

Sewer: Septic System
Water: Public
Utility Description: Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected

Structural Information

Architectural Style: One Story Traditional
Construction: Partial Insulation, Wood, Wood Siding
Basement: Yes
Foundation: ConcretePerimeter, Slab
Roof: Composition
Windows: Dual Pane Full, Window Screens
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 1,800
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Year Built: 1962

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Guest House

Lot Features

Property View: Forest, Woods
Lot Size (Acres): 1.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 44,867
Irrigation System: Public District
Topography: Level
Elevation (Approx.): 3000
Zoning: R1-3
Lot Description: Garden, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
Fencing (Description): Partial

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: None
APN: 037-301-010-000

Listed by Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Sold by Allison James Estates & Homes

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Schools

Schools serving 12840 Butterfly Dr

School Districts:Nevada Joint Union High School District, Nevada City Elementary School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Deer Creek Elementary School 805 Lindley Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959	K-4	2.6 mi
Seven Hills Intermediate School 700 Hoover Lane, Nevada City, CA 95959	5-8	2.7 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 12840 Butterfly Dr

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/16/2026

Sold

$569,000

-5.01%

MLS

11/14/2025

Listed

$599,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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