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$296,785$234 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

18165 LAKE FOREST DR

PENN VALLEY, CA 95946
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,270 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
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

$297K
$271K low$323K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,298 (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.$253,292 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,579
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$157,713
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$248,326
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$370,260

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.0.30
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
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 · 1,270 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 · 7.4 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

18165 Lake Forest Dr 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 97% of homes in Penn Valley 95946
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Nevada County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Penn Valley 95946
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of 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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$285K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 3% 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$296,785
CheaperTypical $503,683Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$234
CheaperTypical $261Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,270 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,914 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 18165 Lake Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePenn Valley 95946Nevada County
Estimated valuepricier than$296,7853% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23427% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,270 ft²12% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac21% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than198658% of homes55% of homes

About 18165 Lake Forest Dr

How much is 18165 Lake Forest Dr, Penn Valley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18165 Lake Forest Dr, Penn Valley, CA is $296,785 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $270,884 to $322,686. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18165 Lake Forest Dr, Penn Valley, CA last sell?

18165 Lake Forest Dr, Penn Valley, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 18165 Lake Forest Dr, Penn Valley, CA?

18165 Lake Forest Dr, Penn Valley, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,270 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 18165 Lake Forest Dr, Penn Valley, CA built?

18165 Lake Forest Dr, Penn Valley, CA was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18165 Lake Forest Dr, Penn Valley, CA?

18165 Lake Forest Dr, 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 18165 Lake Forest Dr, 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 3% of them ($296,785 against a typical $503,683), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($234 against a typical $261), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,270 ft² against a typical 1,914 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1986 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Nevada County, it is worth more than 3% 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 18165 Lake Forest Dr, Penn Valley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 18165 Lake Forest Dr, Penn Valley, CA was $4,298. The county assessed it at $253,292.

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