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listing_id: ME226038611
status: Pending
price: 965000
beds: 3
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 2863
sqft_lot: 134165
lot_acres: 3.08
year_built: 
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "12940 Discovery Way"
city: Nevada City
state: CA
zip: 95959
county: "Nevada County"
lat: 39.2555833
lng: -121.0897273
days_on_market: 13
hoa_fee: 600
hoa_frequency: Annually
garage_spaces: 4
list_agent: "Maryann Rutherford"
list_office: "Re/Max Gold"
list_agent_phone: "(530) 559-5024"
list_agent_license: 02198097
mls_source: REMTRO
modified: 2026-04-16
transaction_type: buy
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Home | Nevada County | Nevada City | 95959 | 12940 Discovery Way

12940 Discovery Way, Nevada City, CA 95959

MLS: ME226038611 | Status: PendingDoNotShow | Price: $965,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 3 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
3 3 /1 2,863 3.08

Remarks

Experience refined country living in this elegant Mountain Lakes estate, set on over 3 usable acres with serene lake views and a seasonal stream. A grand staircase welcomes you into this timeless 4-bedroom, 4-bath residence, thoughtfully designed for both comfort and entertaining. The main level features a formal dining room, a beautifully appointed kitchen, a spacious family room, custom parlor, and a private ensuite bedroom ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an expansive office complete with custom built-in cabinetry perfect for working from home or creative pursuits. Wraparound decks extend across much of the home, offering seamless indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy gatherings in the outdoor kitchen area, with an unfinished concrete patio ready to be equipped with electrical and water ready for your personal finishing touches. Car enthusiasts and adventurers will appreciate the oversized detached garage with RV access and four-car capacity. Above the garage sits an approximately 800 sq ft private living space, complete with its own living room, kitchen, newly tiled shower, and bedroom ideal for guests, rental income, or extended family. Additional highlights include fully owned solar for energ

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ME226038611
MLS Source MetroList Services, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Countertop - Granite, Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry, Skylight(s)
Appliances Built-in BBQ Grill, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Oven - Gas, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Warming Drawer
Dining Room Formal Area
Family Room Deck Attached, View
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
Laundry Cabinets, In Laundry Room, Laundry Area, Tub / Sink
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air, Fireplace Insert, Propane, Solar

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Raised
Pool Pool - No
Style Custom, Victorian

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Detached, Gate/Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, RV Possible, RV/Boat Parking, Tandem Parking, Garage: 4 Car(s)
Sewer Shared Septic
Water Well
HOA Fee $600
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
Complex Amenities Barbecue Area
Zoning R-1 multi-family

Contact Information

Maryann Rutherford
Re/Max Gold
License #: 02198097
Phone: (530) 559-5024

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
0

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Nevada Adult public UG 2.03 mi N/A
North Point Academy public 9-12 2.08 mi 7
Nevada Union High School public 9-12 2.08 mi 7
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School public K-4 2.40 mi 3
Grass Valley Preschool public UG 2.50 mi N/A
Lyman Gilmore Middle School public 5-8 2.57 mi 4
William & Marian Ghidotti High School public 9-12 2.64 mi 10
Early Childhood Education public UG 2.64 mi N/A
Bell Hill Academy public K-4 3.01 mi 7
Nevada County Special Education School public K-8 3.20 mi N/A
Earle Jamieson Educational Options public 7-12 3.21 mi N/A
Seven Hills Intermediate School public 4-8 3.22 mi 7
Deer Creek Elementary School public K-3 3.23 mi 6
Nu Tech High School public 9-12 3.29 mi N/A
Silver Springs High (Continuation) School public 9-12 3.36 mi 2
Union Hill Middle public 7-8 4.45 mi 7

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
12562 Rough and Ready Hwy $848,000 4 2 2,700 Active
12735 Davis Lane $975,000 4 5 4,296 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 16, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Maryann Rutherford, (530) 559-5024.