Nevada City

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NEVADA CITY REAL ESTATE
Nevada City was settled in 1849 and many of the homes built by those who owned and managed the mines during the Gold Rush stand proudly today. Within the historic district, many beautiful Victorians have been restored and refurbished.
As you travel outside of town, many older homes – some are Victorian farmhouses – sit alongside newer homes with more of a country feel. For the most part, homes are newer and lots are bigger.Deer Creek runs through the Nevada City, Scotts Flat Lake is a popular resort destination, and the spring blossoms are almost as spectacular as the vibrant fall colors.

NEVADA CITY BUSINESS COMMUNITY
The Nevada City business community seems to happen in two’s; there are two business districts, historic downtown, and the Seven Hills area. The city of Nevada City points proudly to two theaters that feature independent films, a very successful theatre group, award-winning restaurants and wineries, coffee houses, boutiques, antique and gift shops.

High speed internet access makes working from home easy for the many people who operate high tech and other companies from home offices.

NEVADA CITY SCHOOLS
Schools in the Nevada City School District maintain very high standards. The district serves over 1,600 children in kindergarten through eighth grade in six school sites–four traditional and two charter. The School Insurance Group consistently gives Nevada City School District an “A” rating for safe playgrounds and facilities.

Class size in grades K-3 is limited to 20. For the remaining grades, the average class size is 28.

All of the schools are technologically up-to-date with Internet-ready computers in the classroom, library, offices and computer labs for student training. World-class Language Arts and Math standards ensure challenged and well-prepared students. Nevada Union High School serves grades 9 through 12.

NEVADA CITY RECREATION
In addition to the large network of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, Nevada City is home to Deer Creek and Scotts Flat Lake. Locals and visitors enjoy fishing, kayaking, swimming, canoeing, and warm summer days by the water.

From Nevada City there are two routes to the beautiful Yuba River, at Edwards and Purdon Crossings. The swimming pool at Pioneer Park is open all summer. Several baseball fields and tennis courts are available to the public.

Miners Foundry Cultural Center hosts many events throughout the year and is the site for art auctions, concerts, parties, and weddings. The Foothill Theatre Company season takes place at the Nevada Theatre, with forays to two other venues during the play season.

A Railroad Museum beckons to old and young and The Imaginarium attracts young people to ever-changing science exhibits.

The music scene is alive and happening in Nevada City, with nightly live entertainment in downtown establishments.

Between Nevada City and Grass Valley, there are two dozen booksellers. They have recently earned the joint title of Book Town. This Welsh concept is the state’s first and one of only three nationwide. Notices of literary readings and events are posted throughout the town.

Music in the Mountains is a long-established concert series, attended by locals and music lovers from miles away.

NEVADA CITY HISTORY
A hundred and fifty years ago, Nevada City was the site of a frenzied rush to find gold. Known as “The Queen of the Northern Mines,” Nevada City residents numbered 10,000 . These days, the population is more like 2,500. Nevada City is a quiet, charming town., listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Now a cultural center, Miners Foundry has been around since 1856. The Pelton Wheel, built to generate power in the mines, was build here in 1879. At the Foundry, historic artifacts tell the story of early mining.

Lake of the Pines Labor day Triathlon 2009

Grass Valley

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Time Magazine has called Grass Valley “one of the top ten best small towns to live in.” Downtown Grass Valley is considered by many to be the one of the best preserved historic towns in the United States. Grass Valley offers a wide variety of choices in property, from very rural to historic downtown. In the outlying areas, small farms thrive and closer in visitors find many neighborhoods with single family homes, condominiums, and apartment buildings.

GRASS VALLEY BUSINESS COMMUNITY
The Nevada County / Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce membership is over 1,000. In addition, the Grass Valley Downtown Association has created one of the most successful business districts in the Sierra Foothills.

Away from downtown are all the services and supplies the local populace needs for daily life. Lumber companies, hardware stores, feed supplies, supermarkets, printing companies – many of the businesses owned and operated by local residents.

The high tech community in this area supplies the world with cutting edge equipment and parts.

GRASS VALLEY SCHOOLS
Grass Valley Schools are among the top in California, reflecting the low student:teacher ratio and the high teaching standards. There are public high schools, intermediate schools, and elementary schools as well as two K-8 parochial schools.

GRASS VALLEY RECREATION
Neighborhood parks open to the public for swimming, tennis, baseball, soccer, and family picnicking dot the Grass Valley community. Eight miles northwest of Nevada City on Highway 49, the South Yuba River State Park includes the longest single-span covered bridge in the world swimming and hiking, wildflowers and historic sites. Docent-led history, nature and gold-panning tours are offered at selected times throughout the year.

Empire Mine State Park is the site of the oldest, richest gold mine in California. An estimated 5.8 million ounces of gold were extracted from the mine from the time of its discovery in Now the site of an extraordinary mining museum, the miles of trails are home to hikers, mountain bikers, and horse back riders.

Festivals and events are scheduled throughout the year and the downtown Center for the Arts presents local and international performers.

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is home to the annual County Fair as well as other special events and concerts.

GRASS VALLEY HISTORY
The boom started in 1850, when miners found gold in this “grassy valley,” where grazing was better for livestock owners. As the number of wage-earning miners grew, Grass Valley became a trading center, and in November 1850 the first town election was held.

The commitment to keep the mines open, even after the Gold Rush, generated employment and opportunity. The community grew and families put down roots. Grass Valley’s economy was originally based on its mining efforts, and it prospered even through the Great Depression

Lake Wildwood

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LAKE WILDWOOD REAL ESTATE
Lake Wildwood is a gated community with 2,800 member parcels covering 3.1 square miles.

LAKE WILDWOOD PROPERTY
The subdivision consists of lake front property, lake view lots, and lake access homes and land. Lake Wildwood is located near Penn Valley, just 10 miles from Grass Valley.

LAKE WILDWOOD BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Industries providing employment: to Lake Wildwood residents include educational, health and social services, finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing. Medical offices and businesses providing basic services are easily accessible.

LAKE WILDWOOD RECREATION
Lake Wildwood recreation amenities include a 300 – acre lake, 65 acres of parks and greenbelts ( 5 developed parks), an 80 – slip marina with launching ramp and clubhouse, a swimming pool, 6 tennis courts, an 18- hole golf course with driving range and full service pro shop, and a Clubhouse with a cocktail lounge, outdoor deck, and two indoor dining rooms. A large RV storage area is available outside of the gates.
An active community program supports a diverse activities menu. Golf, tennis, swimming, fishing, and boating attract many residents. Over 40 clubs are available to residents, focusing on activities like bridge, motorcycles, tennis, golf, computers, and dining. The clubs provide many service and social activities.

During winter months, there are opportunities for bridge lessons, aerobics, yoga, pilates, 55 Alive, Breakfast With Santa, child/parent playgroup, craft classes, painting classes, Santa workshops, Preschool In The Park, walking groups, hikes, snowshoe walks, and excursions to the theatre. The Commodore Park Courts tennis courts are open all year.
News about Lake Wildwood is published weekly in the association newsletter, Bits and Pieces, and in a twice a month newspaper, The Wildwood Independent.

MEDICAL FACILITIES NEAR LAKE WILDWOOD
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley
Rideout Memorial Hospital in Marysville
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital in Roseville

Penn Valley

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PENN VALLEY REAL ESTATE
Rural Penn Valley is country property at its relaxed best, yet Penn Valley is only minutes from downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City. Penn Valley properties include picturesque farms and ranches, lush horse property, and newer homes near rolling meadows and magestic oak trees.PENN VALLEY PROPERTY
Although the flavor of Penn Valley is rural, with acreage, orchards, horse property and farms, a gated subdivision in Lake Wildwood offers luxury lake view homes.

PENN VALLEY BUSINESS COMMUNITY
The Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce supports a small but flourishing business community. Despite the rural nature of the community, high-speed internet is available in many areas.

A tree-shaded shopping center boasts the area’s best country market and other convenient services. Nearby hardware stores, a plant nursery, popular steak house and even a you-pick blueberry farm support congenial day-to-day living.

PENN VALLEY VINEYARDS
Hillsides are dotted with vineyards due to the ideal conditions for growing wine grape Penn Valley wineries produce award-winning wines.

PENN VALLEY SCHOOLS
A community preschool, an elementary school, and a charter high school make it a desirable location for families.

PENN VALLEY RECREATION
The 80-acre Western Gateway Park is the community’s center for walking, picnicking, swimming in the creek, playgrounds, barbeques, tennis, disk golf, soccer, and softball. It’s a dog walker’s paradise, with a new gated, and fenced, off-leash dog park.Spenceville Wildlife and Recreation Area
Along the western boundary of Penn Valley is the Spenceville Wildlife and Recreation Area. Acres of hiking and equestrian trails beckon year-round, especially during the extravagant show of spring wildflowers. Fairy Falls along Dry creek is particularly rewarding any time of year and the variety of birds inhabiting the area makes it a favorite for bird-watching.

PENN VALLEY HISTORY
Historically, Penn Valley was on the route between Sacramento and the silver mines in Nevada and this community retains it old-time feel. Long before European settlers arrived and the trade began to the mines, the Spenceville area was home to native people, the most recent being the Maidu-Nisenan. The Spenceville area is rich with Native America history. Many of the early village sites are found along Dry Creek and its tributaries.

Chicago Park

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CHICAGO PARK REAL ESTATE

Chicago Park real estate property and Peardale real estate property are located approximately 15 minutes east of Grass Valley only 10 minutes west of Interstate 80 and the town of Colfax, making it an ideal location for those who commute via Interstate 80.Settled by farmers, the area is home to apple and peach orchards, llama ranches, and homes on acreage. The area is quiet and rural.

CHICAGO PARK BUSINESS
The self-described “world famous” Happy Apple Kitchen is a local favorite for hamburgers, peach shakes (in season) and fantastic apple desserts

CHICAGO PARK HISTORY
The Overland Immigrant Trail passes through this area.

CHICAGO PARK / PEARDALE RECREATION
Rollins Lake is in Chicago Park. The lake offers boating and fishing, camping and RV hookups, and a camp store with bar and grill. The American River is nearby, and hiking trails abound.

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