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12840 Butterfly Drive, Nevada City, CA 95959

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft

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!

  • MLS# 225137184
  • Date Listed11/14/2025
  • Days on Realty 25 Days
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths
  • Lot Size 1.03 acres (44,867 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Septic Tank
  • Subdivision Mayflower Estates
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Nevada
  • Year Built 1962
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 1,800 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $332.78

Interior Features

  • Appliances Washer, Dryer, Free- Standing Gas Range, Free- Standing Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater, Range Hood
  • Flooring Laminate
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating Central, Wood Stove

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Guest House
  • Roof Composition
  • Lot Size Acres 1.03
  • Lot Size SQFT 44,867.00
  • Lot Features Level, Garden

Financial Considerations


Nearby Schools

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Sales & Tax History

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Population & Environment

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Walkability in CA / 95959

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15/100

Bikable

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Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 5/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 11/100.

Points of Interest near 12840 Butterfly Drive, Nevada City, CA 95959

Frequently Asked Questions for 12840 Butterfly Drive

Source: Realty.com

12840 Butterfly Drive, Nevada City, CA 95959 is a Single Family 1,800 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 99 photos available of this 3 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $599,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 99 photos of 12840 Butterfly Drive.

Our records indicate that 12840 Butterfly Drive was built in 1962.

The full address for this home is 12840 Butterfly Drive, Nevada City, CA 95959.

12840 Butterfly Drive has been listed on Realty.com since Fri November 14, 2025

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 5/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 11/100.

There are 2 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 12840 Butterfly Drive. Deer Creek Elementary School (Grades: PK - 3), Seven Hills Intermediate School (Grades: 4 - 8)

Listing provided courtesy of: Century 21 Cornerstone Realty (tel: 530-265-5885)
Listing agent: Mimi Simmons (tel: 530-265-7940) (#PSIMMMIM)

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