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$539,000

Est. $3,665/mo —

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1,663

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18131 Blue Tent School Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959

About this home

Rustic charm meets mid-century modern comfort at this distinctive A-frame retreat. Nestled among the trees on flat-usable property with wonderful privacy, this home showcases soaring wood ceilings, expansive windows and a striking central woodstove. Carefully matched interior doors, wagon wheel iron gates, spiral staircases and thoughtfully preserved vintage details honor the home's original character inside and out. IMPROVEMENTS GALORE include: fully renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry, solid surface countertops, glass tile backsplash and heated tile flooring. Full remodel of both bathrooms, new water filtration system, furnace, central air conditioning and an upstairs primary-bedroom mini-split system. Upgraded electrical, LED lighting, new appliances. Outside: new ROOF on the home and deck shed, replaced septic system with new leach field, custom DECK and PERGOLA with built-in HOT TUB, large newly built GARAGE/SHOP with three roll-up doors, skylights and an EV charger offers exceptional space for vehicles, projects and hobbies. PLUS a 10x20 storage SHED with solar lighting and separate woodshed enhance the property's functionality. Boasts High-speed Race internet & PASSED CAL FIRE defensible space inspection. Come experience the tranquility and rustic charm 18381 Blue Tent School Rd. Nevada City has to offer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

1.51 acresLot Size

$324Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Jessica Wilson •DRE #02037138 • HomeSmart ICARE Realty

Listing updated: Oct 7, 2026 at 12:35pm

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$3,665 per month

Principal and interest$2,978

Property taxes

$561

HOA dues

Home insurance

$126

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Seven Hills Intermediate School

Public 4-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi

7/10

Nevada Union High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi

7/10

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18131 Blue Tent School Rd · $539,000

Strong offer

$544K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $544K+ is a strong offer

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Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Cathedral ceiling
Open beam ceiling
Front porch
Covered deck
Uncovered deck
One wood-burning fireplace in the living room
Multi/split levels
Two stories
Pets allowed

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms total
Possible 4th bedroom

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Shower stall(s)
Tile finishes

Kitchen
Built-in electric range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Pantry closet
Slab counters

Laundry & utility
Inside laundry area

Flooring
Carpet
Tile

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Propane heating
Central cooling
Ceiling fan(s)
Multi-unit heating and cooling

Sale and tax history for 18131 Blue Tent School Rd

Sale History
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Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

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Lot size

1.51 Acres

Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

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Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

1,663

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Nevada County

APN

034100008000

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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HOA Dues

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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.

AG-10

Agricultural District

The AG District provides areas for farming, ranching, agricultural support facilities and services, low intensity uses, and open space. It is consistent with all agricultural-oriented General Plan land use designations, as well as those designations that allow for more intensive uses. Agricultural uses are of primary importance and all other uses are secondary.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

10/10 Air Factor

35 unhealthy days expected this year, 39 days in 30 years

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Sun exposure

94/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Nevada City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 18131 Blue Tent School Rd

$547,847

$8,847 over list price of $539K

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