134 E Empire St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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$449,000

  • 1 Bed
  • 2 Baths
  • 758 sqft

134 E Empire St, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Est. Mortgage $2,843/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1937
$592/sqft
Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

Enjoy a lifestyle where history, nature, and convenience meet. Steps from Empire Mine State Historic Park and just minutes from downtown Grass Valley. This beautifully updated 1937 cottage offers immediate access to trails, dining, shopping, and year-round Sierra foothill recreation. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, vacation rental, or second home, this property offers possibilities. Extensively improved in 2024, the home features major system upgrades designed for comfort, efficiency, and long-term peace of mind, including a solar system, new HVAC, new water heater, and a new composition roof with Leaf Filter gutters. Additional improvements include Andersen Renewal energy-efficient windows, upgraded attic insulation, door seals, new appliances, and a new fireplace insert. The exterior has been enhanced with custom Douglas fir privacy fencing and an electric security gate with keypad and remote access. The property has been professionally cleared to create a clean, usable outdoor space. While fully modernized, the home retains its historic character highlighted by original ship porthole kitchen windows. The covered patio overlooking a private back yard is ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or gardening. A detached oversized garage adds valuable flexibility and includes a second bathroom with shower, making it well-suited for a studio, workshop, or creative use. The location is unmatched. Steps to Empire Mine trails and minutes to downtown Grass Valley. Lake Tahoe, Reno, Yuba River, local lakes and world-class ski resorts are all within an easy drive offering exceptional year-round recreation.
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Mary Margaretich DRE #00912886, (530) 798-4466
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Source: MetroList Services of CA, MLS#226113448

Open House

Saturday, September 19
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Home Details for 134 E Empire St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 758 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electric, Solar, Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Free-Standing Gas RangeLaundry: Hookups Only
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Fireplace Insert,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning StoveHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 Volts
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: Back Yard, Entry Gate, Wood, Front YardFoundation: Slab, Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: 24'+ Deep Garage,RV Possible,Garage Door Opener,Driveway
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Asphalt
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: <1 day on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1937
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow,Cottage
Building
Construction Materials: OtherNot Attached Property

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $449,000Price Per Sqft: $592

Location

Direction & Address
City: Grass Valley

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 226113448

HOA

Association for this Listing: MetroList Services, Inc.HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791.6 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 226113448

Around this home

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What Locals Say about Grass Valley

At least 189 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 77 % Say there's wildlife

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say parking is easy

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say kids play outside

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 28 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 26 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 25 % Say there are community events

  • 22 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • Darcie
    "Lots of people have dogs and they’re most always on a leash. We rarely see dogs running around the neighborhood without a leash or collar."
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  • Michael
    "Nice area...seasonal...quaint community...good restaurants lots of outdoor activities as well as town events...holiday spirit...up pretty high..foothills...sunsets...snow...lots of clear days....great views...located nicely between Sacramento and Reno,nv."
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  • Darcie
    "23 miles to and from work. Very easy commute from where we live. I don't work in the town I live in but the next town over. Easy commute but not a very safe highway. Caltrans it's making it safer by widening the roads."
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  • Gwebberarts
    "Living in Grass Valley's woods-y neighborhoods, close to shopping, groceries, farmers market & downtown, with easy highway access!"
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  • Darcie
    "i’ve lived in this neighborhood for over 20 years. I was born about an hour from here so this is like coming back home! Everyone is very friendly! since Grass Valley is about 3000 feet in elevation, The snow level is just above us. We might get a few inches of snow every year, but it doesn’t last long. It does get pretty hot in the summertime as high as 105 at times. It’s actually very beautiful! There are many pine trees, cedars, and oaks in our neighborhood! Also gold country is where we live! So if you’d like to try your hand at gold panning try many of our creeks and rivers! Our county has the most beautiful fairgrounds in California! Many things to do in our town!"
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  • Jaelyn Jimenez
    "I would say the Nevada county fair is a pretty unique community event for Grass Valley. Also playing in the snow is always fun every year. "
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  • Christine Cook
    "Not a lot of dog parks downtown but miles and miles of hiking trails where owners can bring their dogs as long as they stay on a leash. Most pet owners are very responsible in this community."
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  • Christine Cook
    "It’s a quiet neighborhood with mostly Victorian homes. It’s near a high school but that doesn’t seem to affect traffic or the peaceful atmosphere. It’s fairly close to Hwy 49 so there’s a lot of background noise but one gets used to it pretty quickly. There are several nice parks and trails nearby. It’s a decent place to raise a family. It’s also within walking distance to of historic downtown and shopping. "
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  • Nv6k4wxyjp
    "We have a vibrant downtown area with community events offered several days a week, many of which are free. Grass Valley residents tend to be creative and artistic. Many residents own local shops to display their wares. "
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  • Christina Cox
    "Yes people walk their dogs every day here! There is a nice trail as well as the street. No sidewalks is the only weakness."
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  • Trulia User
    "Fireworks, we are all usually very friendly. there's a County Fair most kids go to in the Summer. There have recently been a few pride events, and the toy drive for kids in need drives through the neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "people do not pickup after their pets and some let them wonder in your yard. there are hills and also flat areas. just keep your pet on their leash "
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  • Richard C.
    "wide open, lots of trees, great to meet residents, shop localy, varied neighborhoods, qildlife is great "
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  • Imogensky
    "Nature, small town, community, local business, people are super nice or want to be left alone, outdoors, cooler than down the hill, hippies, snow, river/lakes/hiking, tahoe and sac a little over an hour away and safe enviroment."
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  • Z'henna J.
    "It’s a great place to raise a family or retire. But if you are a new adult looking for more I HIGHLY recommend you go somewhere more exhilarating. "
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  • Z'henna J.
    "To downtown grass valley, you could walk there easily. Driving to Nevada city takes around 6 minutes. "
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  • Jjolsono1999
    "I drive my car, or 4runner to work and around town. to pick up my kids. to get gas and food............ "
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  • Andy J.
    "Nice place to walk dogs and plenty of them around, often stores are dog friendly and we have an awesome dog park. "
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  • Joyuss59
    "I live outside of town with no neighbors! Fairgrounds is a great place to walk for older people and small children to ride there bikes "
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  • Mike L.
    "County fair, downtown events, theatre, shows, old town feel, downtown markets, grass valley down town, Nevada city down town."
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  • Elysia G.
    "There is a big meth problem here and it's very, very expensive. Plus, the healthcare system is sub-par."
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  • Barbara
    "Best not to let your dogs wonder off leash...some predator animals, and sometimes neighbors get very upset."
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  • Catie C.
    "The public transportation is awful and there are almost no Uber/Lyft services. Everyone walks, bikes, or drives everywhere. But there is no traffic on the road outside of public events making it quick and easy to get all over town. "
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  • Allison P.
    "it's a good quiet place to live and raise a family. I was born here and raised here the past twenty seven years."
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  • Bandpowell
    "This is a small town and if you work in town, it is a 5 to 10 minute commute. Easy place to get around."
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  • Lilroyal101
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood almost my whole life and it’s a very friendly community. My family and I have loved living here."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good place to live , expensive and somewhat boring but depending on what you like to do it’s great, we disk golf and ride mountain bikes a lot, river in the summer it’s good "
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  • Andy J.
    "I can drive, walk, or ride my bike depending on how I feel. Love the area but is expensive, same as most of California I assume. "
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  • Andy J.
    "Great small community with home town feel , options to walk to for dinner , fun, play. I’ve lived here for six years now and love the area. I do ride my bike and walk often. When I drive traffic is not bad. "
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  • Pacificadolphins
    "Very easy driving - never traffic. Very easy access to freeway. Some streets are narrow so with cars parked along the side you must allow car from other direction to pass"
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  • Dean D.
    "The neighborhoods in this area are really nice for the most part some people have issues but who don’t. Not super dog friendly but enough to take my dogs for a walk"
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  • Susie L.
    "It is like living in a tourist town. Cost of living is higher. Housing more expensive than I am used to. I am displaced due to the camp fire and my employer relocated me here and I am grateful. "
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  • LindaB
    "Alta Sierra is one of the nicest and safest communities anywhere in the vicinity. Neighbors are friendly. HOA only costs $40/yr and is a wonderful community organization. Great clubhouse, golf course, restaurants, pizza parlor, auto repair, elementary school. Quiet. Absolutely lovely. Herds of deer roam freely everywhere. Only 3 miles to town. But far enough out of town to really enjoy being in the country. Lots of amenities."
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  • Lori g
    "like: Easy walking loops within housing development and access to land trust trails, some level streets"
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  • Ehron V.
    "Romain Angels, amazing and interesting characters around here. Very nice people however in a lot of areas there’s tweaks and sketchy activities. But overall beautiful. "
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  • Vanessa M. M.
    "I absolutely love Nevada county I intend to live here my whole life I don't like that is becoming so overpopulated but I enjoy this place if you could truly be in love with a place I'm in love with Nevada county"
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  • Colleen L.
    "We all look out for each other and lend a hand when needed. On occasion there will be potlucks or summer barbecues. "
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  • Shauntel C.
    "Grass Valley is great, but something strange in a brewing in the air around here. whatever it is it's not good. But schools are great!! There is a lot of homeless and illicit drug use and I'm not talking marijuana either. At first, I thought the people were nice, but I think that's only in Penn Valley. Grass Valley has many younger/middle-age folk that act like they are in high school and are brutal to new comers. That being said, I have met many kind individuals who have been welcoming."
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Market trends in Grass Valley

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$551K
$2.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$306
$1MoM
Available listings
218
16MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$442K
Since last month
Decreased$35K (-7.3%)
Since last year
Increased$85K (+23.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$114K (+34.8%)
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 +152% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$442K
August 2026$477K
July 2026$479K
June 2026$530K
May 2026$365K
April 2026$363K
March 2026$364K
February 2026$364K
January 2026$353K
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
10444 Partridge Road, Grass Valley, CA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$482,000
12/08/25
2
2
1,080

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
314 Empire Ct #A-B, Grass Valley, CA 95945
0.05
$838,300
Studio
4
3,580
Off Market
471 S Auburn St #G, Grass Valley, CA 95945
0.19
$385,100
2
1
1,528
Off Market
669 S Auburn St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
0.24
$2,200,000
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-
9,720
For Sale
669 S Auburn St #10, Grass Valley, CA 95945
0.24
$1,727,500
20
1
9,720
Off Market
155 Lucas Ln, Grass Valley, CA 95945
0.22
-
8
4
2,880
Off Market
439 S Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
0.22
$640,000
5
5
2,058
Recently Sold
203 Race St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
0.24
$669,000
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For Sale
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-
-
-
Off Market
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0.25
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Off Market
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0.25
$711,000
4
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2,371
Off Market
626 S Auburn St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
0.26
$1,550,000
12
4
4,220
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 17, 2026
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226113448
Listed For Sale
$449,000
Aug 18, 2026
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226066128
ListingRemoved
$489,000
Jul 1, 2026
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226066128
PriceChange
$489,000
Price decreased by 8%
Jun 26, 2026
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226066128
Listed For Sale
$529,000
Oct 5, 2023
Source: N/A
Sold
$328,000

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Frequently asked questions about 134 E Empire St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 134 E Empire St?
    Based on a $449,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 134 E Empire St in Grass Valley, CA is approximately $2,908 (about $2,440 principal & interest, $393 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 134 E Empire St compare to homes in Grass Valley?
    134 E Empire St in Grass Valley, CA is listed at $449,000, about 19% below the $551K median sale price in Grass Valley.
  • What do residents say about Grass Valley?
    Residents describe Grass Valley, CA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Grass Valley, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 134 E Empire St?
    The closest schools to 134 E Empire St in Grass Valley, CA are Bell Hill Academy (Elementary, rated 7/10), Lyman Gilmore Middle School (Elementary, rated 4/10), Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School (rated 3/10).
  • Does 134 E Empire St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 134 E Empire St in Grass Valley, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 134 E Empire St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 134 E Empire St in Grass Valley, CA has laundry facilities.
134 E Empire St, Grass Valley, CA 95945 is a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 758 sqft single-family home built in 1937. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MetroList Services of CA on Sep 17, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 226113448.