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$494,283$346 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $350,000 on Jul 19, 2017

15821 RIDGE ESTATES RD

NEVADA CITY, CA 95959
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,430 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$494K
$458K low$530K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Jul 19, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,434 (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.$406,198 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$127,661
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$278,537
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$398,234
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$456,390

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 1,430 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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 · 0.7 mi
E
Deer Creek Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.9 mi
M
Seven Hills Intermediate SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 1.0 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%

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How this home compares

15821 Ridge Estates 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 72% of homes in Nevada County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Nevada County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Nevada City 95959
  • Older than 84% 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
$225K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 30% 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$494,283
CheaperTypical $589,577Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$346
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,430 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,752 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 1.8 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 15821 Ridge Estates Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNevada City 95959Nevada County
Estimated valuepricier than$494,28330% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34655% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,430 ft²32% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac15% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than196925% of homes16% of homes

About 15821 Ridge Estates Rd

How much is 15821 Ridge Estates Rd, Nevada City, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 15821 Ridge Estates Rd, Nevada City, CA is $494,283 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $458,248 to $530,318. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 15821 Ridge Estates Rd, Nevada City, CA last sell?

15821 Ridge Estates Rd, Nevada City, CA last sold on Jul 19, 2017 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 15821 Ridge Estates Rd, Nevada City, CA?

15821 Ridge Estates Rd, Nevada City, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,430 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 15821 Ridge Estates Rd, Nevada City, CA built?

15821 Ridge Estates Rd, Nevada City, CA was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 15821 Ridge Estates Rd, Nevada City, CA?

15821 Ridge Estates Rd, Nevada City, CA is assigned to Nevada Union High School (high), rated B+; Deer Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Seven Hills Intermediate School (middle), 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 15821 Ridge Estates Rd, 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 30% of them ($494,283 against a typical $589,577), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($346 against a typical $337), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,430 ft² against a typical 1,752 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 1.8 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1969 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Nevada County, it is worth more than 28% 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 15821 Ridge Estates Rd, Nevada City, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 15821 Ridge Estates Rd, Nevada City, CA was $4,434. The county assessed it at $406,198.

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