12870 Murphy Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
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OFF MARKET

12870 Murphy Rd
Nevada City, CA 95959

  • 1 Bed
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,692 sqft (on 20.18 acres)

$565,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,402/mo*
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$565,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,402/mo*
Refinance Your Home
1 Bed
2 Baths
1,692 sqft
(on 20.18 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$565K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-0.7%)
Since last year
Increased$600 (+0.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$221K (+64%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +44% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$567K
July 2026$571K
June 2026$580K
May 2026$575K
April 2026$568K
March 2026$546K
February 2026$542K
January 2026$518K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
22241 Purdon Rd, Nevada City, CA
0.73
Single-Family Home
$580,000
02/05/26
2
2
1,440
12922 Shady Creek Dr, Nevada City, CA
0.78
Single-Family Home
$274,335
01/20/26
3
1.5
1,744
15166 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City, CA
1.32
Single-Family Home
$535,000
10/31/25
3
2
1,965
10742 Ivey Ln, Nevada City, CA
1.78
Single-Family Home
$369,000
11/03/25
1
1
1,276
12764 Shady Creek Dr, Nevada City, CA
0.67
Single-Family Home
$373,182
07/09/26
3
2
1,488
10213 Tyler Foote Rd, Nevada City, CA
2.12
Single-Family Home
$899,000
01/22/26
3
2.5
2,855
13333 Preston Rd, Nevada City, CA
2.48
Single-Family Home
$509,500
12/16/25
2
2
1,970
14624 Deerhaven Ln, Nevada City, CA
2.62
Single-Family Home
$205,000
03/04/26
2
2
1,248
18354 Boogie Hill Rd, Nevada City, CA
2.85
Single-Family Home
$625,000
06/02/26
3
2
1,976
13110 Byron Rd, Nevada City, CA
2.74
Single-Family Home
$460,000
10/22/25
3
3
1,200

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
16460 Trails End Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
0.42
$235,100
3
1
804
Off Market
22044 Purdon Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
0.63
$306,700
3
1
1,040
Off Market
12803 Shady Creek Dr, Nevada City, CA 95959
0.63
$188,800
3
2
1,560
Off Market
16478 Trails End, Nevada City, CA 95959
0.65
$438,200
3
2
1,716
Off Market
12701 Shady Creek Dr, Nevada City, CA 95959
0.64
$140,600
2
1
784
Off Market
12681 Shady Creek Dr, Nevada City, CA 95959
0.65
$310,000
3
2
1,377
Recently Sold
12667 Shady Creek Dr, Nevada City, CA 95959
0.66
$252,000
1
1
500
Off Market
11839 Tyler Foote Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
0.75
$479,700
3
2
1,240
Off Market
12637-12651 Shady Creek Dr, Nevada City, CA 95959
0.82
$125,000
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-
-
For Sale
11625 Tyler Foote Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
0.87
$1,074,000
3
2
2,720
For Sale
12931 Gray Ln, Nevada City, CA 95959
0.82
$960,200
3
2
3,172
Off Market
14355 Boquest Dr, Nevada City, CA 95959
0.90
$490,300
3
2
1,700
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1990
Lot Size
20.18 acres
Living Area
1,692 sqft
Price/Sqft
$334

About this House

This single-family home is located at 12870 Murphy Rd, Nevada City, CA. 12870 Murphy Rd is in Nevada City, CA and in ZIP code 95959. This property has 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,692 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 20.18 acres and was built in 1990.
12870 Murphy Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959 is a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,692 sqft single-family home built in 1990. It last sold for $346,000 on Feb 27, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $565,000, with a rent estimate of $2,730/month.

Home Details for 12870 Murphy Rd

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1990
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 20.18 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 27, 2013
Source: MetroList Services of CA #12603947
Sold
$346,000

Market trends in Nevada City

Last updated July 2026
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Around this home

What Locals Say about Nevada City

At least 52 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 90 % Say there's wildlife

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 40 % Say kids play outside

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 39 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 34 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 33 % Say there are community events

  • 29 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • Jason Walker
    "Lots of parks and open spaces"
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  • Rol W
    "148 miles each way gets along some weeks, but it sure is pretty in the winter. And the farmers market’s nice."
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  • Mason Emmett
    "Long and obnoxious but beautiful and peaceful, full of wonderful views And beautiful rivers and lots of wildlife "
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  • Mason Emmett
    "The peace is what makes this area a beautiful place to live and the river is the specialty of this place along with the views and nature you don’t get anywhere else. "
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  • Nv6k4wxyjp
    "I live in the small community of Cascade Shores. Everybody hangs out in front of the Cascade Shores Market where they have tables and chairs. We also have community BBQ’s at Lost Mine Lake and a big community yard sale once a year. "
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  • Nv6k4wxyjp
    "During the summer and early fall, there are community barbecues at the park around Lost Mine Lake in Cascade Shores. "
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  • Nv6k4wxyjp
    "There is no public transportation. The commute by car is fine during most of the year but we get quite a bit of snow from January through March. "
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  • Nicholas/Bonnie R.
    "They don’t want no more flat landers up here in these parts. So many kids are dying from the drugs & the out of Towner marijuana farmers brought in the cartels & tons of violent crime. The crime rate is one of the highest in the USA. Used to be a special little town until it got watered down by those from outta town."
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  • Carolyn.dardick
    "What commute? No commute bc work from home. Good internet. Husbands commute is 7 minutes no stoplights. "
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  • Anon
    "I guess it’s a good town I mean besides all the crack heads and 12 year old smoking weed before, at, and after school besides that it’s decent good hikes, beautiful river, and pretty lakes not much else to do though "
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  • Adrienne Lincoln
    "We have a wonderful neighborhood and everyone loves dogs here. Nice trail on ditch to walk dogs also. Can see lots of nature, birds, ducks, geese, cows and babies. Best time is 9-11. & 2-3pm, 6-8"
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  • Dtylice
    "Artists and writers have a strong presence in the community. Our neighbors are watchful, willing to help share the unwritten ‘rules’ that will allow us to coexist. All our neighbors are dog peeps, too."
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  • Saradavis0901
    "Lots of parades, fairs and downtown events. Peaceful community, lots of wildlife and fresh air. Community College centrally located, which makes it easy for everyone to get to."
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  • Sharon A.
    "Wonderful town with lots of history and great community involvement. We play a lot and love parades! Lakes, hiking trails, the Yuba River, there's so much to do so close by. Charm, character, top of the line fun!"
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  • Larry E. G.
    "great place to live! The cultural activities are high here. Especially in the music "
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  • tahoenow
    "Close to town yet with a country feel. Quite and safe for singles, couples or families. Beautiful flora with ample bird species and non-threatening wildlife."
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  • Pam F.
    "Hike and bike, ski the Sierras in the winter, swim in the Yuba River in the Summer, watch your kid march down Broad Street in the school marching band, or play football on a top HS team. And Halloween? You've never seen anything like it! Hurry!"
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  • christineinshoes
    "I find the neighborhood peaceful and private. Wonderful natural surroundings. Coolest area in Nevada County in the summer, clean, walking trails and friendly neighbors."
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  • mariner2442442
    "Cascade shores is an outstanding up and coming community with tremendous future potential. Walking distance to Scott's Flat Lake which offers a wealth of recreational opportunities, sailing, kayaking, fishing, and watersports. Go hiking or mountain biking right from your back door. Nevada City schools are fantastic and there are always community events."
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  • exhero
    "Home construction, landscaping, services, layout and location highly admired. E.g. Historic towns, closeness to education, shopping and medical services. Most lower section homes have views. City services. Underground utilities. True value of the CC&R's can be assessed by careful reading, observation and experience. (Creator of CC&R's no longer lives here or oversees CC&R protections -- from owners of barking dogs, for example.) "
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  • cercisblaze
    "Birchville Road is extremely popular for walkers, joggers, and bike riders. This is the best neighborhood on the San Juan Ridge - and closest to Nevada City. The people are great, the area is among the quietest in the county, some very large homes and generally large land parcel zoning contribute to this protected (exclusive) country scene. Homes are rarely for sale on this desireable road, the neighbors just stay and dont want to leave! Crime and other problems (like marijuana culivation) which has become very common elsewhere in Nevada County (especially in the south county, upper San Juan Ridge, Penn Valley, and Cedar Ridge/Rollins areas) just are not problems in the Birchville and French Corral neighborhoods. If you like to garden a real banana belt exists here in the winter due to great air drainage to the nearby canyons. As it is the last high point betwen the two Yuba Canyons, daily dirunal winds keep it cooler in the summer than surrounding outlying areas of Nevada County like Penn Valley, Smartsville, south county, and Lake Wildwood. It is possible to keep tomaotes with limited protection until December many years, and still have a nice summer with days rarely in the 90's. Mountain Bounty Farm has discovered this area the last couple of years and is leasing farm land here instead of expanding in the upper cold San Juan Ridge areas. Their CSA/Farm is impressive to drive past in the summer, a real show! Views to the Sierra crest, coast range, and Sacramento valley are available on the more exclusive properties. Wildlife abounds and the birdwatching is incredible. Bridegport State park, BLM land at the end of Birchville Road, South Yuba State Park, Malakoff Diggins State Park, and Forest Service lands are all in very close reach. "
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Frequently asked questions about 12870 Murphy Rd

  • What is 12870 Murphy Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 12870 Murphy Rd in Nevada City, CA is $565,000.
  • What is the price history for 12870 Murphy Rd?
    12870 Murphy Rd in Nevada City, CA last sold for $346,000 in February 2013.
  • Is Nevada City a buyer's or seller's market?
    Nevada City is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Nevada City?
    Residents describe Nevada City, CA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Nevada City, CA.
  • How big is the lot at 12870 Murphy Rd?
    The lot at 12870 Murphy Rd in Nevada City, CA is about 20.2 acres.

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