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$376,307$163 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $238,000 on Feb 20, 2002

12656 ROUGH & READY HWY

NEVADA CITY, CA 95959
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,304 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$376K
$352K low$401K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$238,000 · Feb 20, 2002
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$2,939
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$2,351
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.76%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$327,800
AMTRUST BANK · recorded Aug 25, 2009
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$45,568
COUNTRYWIDE HM LNS

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,957 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$358,602 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$107,726
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$250,876
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$351,571
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$523,890

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyNEVADA
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 800 ft²

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.8 mi
M
Lyman Gilmore Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Nevada Union High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Nevada Joint Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95959These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.114

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,357
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.39 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,400
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,122
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.67 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

12656 Rough & Ready Hwy measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 88% of homes in Nevada County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Nevada County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Nevada County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Nevada County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Nevada County

What homes are worth in Nevada City 95959

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$213K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Nevada City 95959.

How it measures up in Nevada City 95959

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Nevada City 95959.

Estimated value$376,307
CheaperTypical $561,452Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $319Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,304 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,758 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size1.76 ac
SmallerTypical 1.82 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 12656 Rough & Ready Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNevada City 95959Nevada County
Estimated valuepricier than$376,30716% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1632% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,304 ft²73% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.76 ac50% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than194510% of homes6% of homes

About 12656 Rough & Ready Hwy

How much is 12656 Rough & Ready Hwy, Nevada City, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12656 Rough & Ready Hwy, Nevada City, CA is $376,307 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $351,947 to $400,667. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12656 Rough & Ready Hwy, Nevada City, CA last sell?

12656 Rough & Ready Hwy, Nevada City, CA last sold on Feb 20, 2002 for $238,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12656 Rough & Ready Hwy, Nevada City, CA?

12656 Rough & Ready Hwy, Nevada City, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,304 square feet of living space.

When was 12656 Rough & Ready Hwy, Nevada City, CA built?

12656 Rough & Ready Hwy, Nevada City, CA was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12656 Rough & Ready Hwy, Nevada City, CA?

12656 Rough & Ready Hwy, Nevada City, CA is assigned to Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Lyman Gilmore Middle School (middle), rated C; Nevada Union High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Nevada Joint Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12656 Rough & Ready Hwy, Nevada City, CA compare to other homes in Nevada City 95959?

Among the 7,988 homes in Nevada City 95959, it is worth more than 16% of them ($376,307 against a typical $561,452), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($163 against a typical $319), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,304 ft² against a typical 1,758 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (1.76 ac against a typical 1.82 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1945 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Nevada County, it is worth more than 12% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12656 Rough & Ready Hwy, Nevada City, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12656 Rough & Ready Hwy, Nevada City, CA was $3,957. The county assessed it at $358,602.

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