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$431,900$419 / 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 90How 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 $230,000 on Nov 2, 1999

12968 FORREST RANCH RD

PENN VALLEY, CA 95946
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,032 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.
14.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1882
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Valuation

$432K
$390K low$474K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Nov 2, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,591 (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.$412,526 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$250,824
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$161,702
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$404,438
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$650,610

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.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 1,032 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Nevada Union High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.9 mi

District: Nevada Joint Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95946These 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.57
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.91

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,672
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.221 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,381
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,935
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

12968 Forrest Ranch Rd 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 79% of homes in Nevada County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Penn Valley 95946
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Penn Valley 95946
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Nevada County
  • Among the oldest homes in Penn Valley 95946

What homes are worth in Penn Valley 95946

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

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$269K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Penn Valley 95946.

How it measures up in Penn Valley 95946

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Penn Valley 95946.

Estimated value$431,900
CheaperTypical $492,741Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$419
CheaperTypical $261Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,032 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,919 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size14.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1882
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 12968 Forrest Ranch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePenn Valley 95946Nevada County
Estimated valuepricier than$431,90034% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41994% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,032 ft²4% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than14.49 ac93% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than1882almost no homesalmost no homes

About 12968 Forrest Ranch Rd

How much is 12968 Forrest Ranch Rd, Penn Valley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12968 Forrest Ranch Rd, Penn Valley, CA is $431,900 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $390,224 to $473,576. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12968 Forrest Ranch Rd, Penn Valley, CA last sell?

12968 Forrest Ranch Rd, Penn Valley, CA last sold on Nov 2, 1999 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12968 Forrest Ranch Rd, Penn Valley, CA?

12968 Forrest Ranch Rd, Penn Valley, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,032 square feet of living space.

When was 12968 Forrest Ranch Rd, Penn Valley, CA built?

12968 Forrest Ranch Rd, Penn Valley, CA was built in 1882, making it 144 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12968 Forrest Ranch Rd, Penn Valley, CA?

12968 Forrest Ranch Rd, Penn Valley, CA is assigned to 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 12968 Forrest Ranch Rd, Penn Valley, CA compare to other homes in Penn Valley 95946?

Among the 4,551 homes in Penn Valley 95946, it is worth more than 34% of them ($431,900 against a typical $492,741), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($419 against a typical $261), it is bigger than 4% of them (1,032 ft² against a typical 1,919 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (14.49 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1882 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Nevada County, it is worth more than 21% 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 12968 Forrest Ranch Rd, Penn Valley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12968 Forrest Ranch Rd, Penn Valley, CA was $4,591. The county assessed it at $412,526.

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