A Golden Life in Grass Valley, California

John LaRosa 03/24/2014

From quaint little cabins to multi-million dollar estates, every need and budget can be accommodated when looking for homes for sale in Grass Valley. This scenic California charter city is located in Nevada County in the Sierra Nevada Mountain foothills. A small-town lifestyle in the historic gold mining town is appreciated both by the bustling neighborhood of families and the busy retirement community.

Listings have a wide range of prices, from under $100,000 to just under $4 million, with the median cost at about $350,000. Completely remodeled older homes, Victorian showplaces, and modern estates are all found in this lovely community. Most of the properties are spacious single-family dwellings with an average of two to three bedrooms.

Real estate sales include cabins for singles, starter homes for couples, spacious ranch houses, and beautiful new-construction homes. Growing families may want to consider larger homes with enough acreage to provide play areas, gardens and swimming pools. Retirees will find comfortable homes that require minimal care and which have room enough for visiting children and grandchildren. Area schools include Grass Valley Elementary and Nevada Union High School in the Nevada District. Grass Valley Charter School and Sierra College add to the educational assets in the area.

The northern California city is a picturesque setting for homes for sale in Grass Valley. The healthy business climate adds to the magnetism of buying a house in the area. For anyone looking for a beautiful new home, Grass Valley is definitely a great place to start looking.

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