11800 Old Gold Dr
Nevada City
Off-Grid Living. Modern Comforts. A Ready-Made Off-Grid Retreat.
Set on 4.7 private acres just 20 minutes from downtown Nevada City, this property invites you into a lifestyle of self-reliance, creativity, and Sierra foothill serenity. Imagine golden light through the pines, evenings warmed by a wood stove, and weekends exploring the Yuba River or in your garden.
*Appointment needed, no drive bys
This property features a 2kW solar system with two batteries, well with about 7 gpm, and two water storage tanks (2,500 & 1,000 gallons) with automated filtration to the structure. A versatile two-story building (832 sq ft, buyer to verify) offers well-insulated space that stays cool with two upstairs rooms, a cozy wood stove, mahogany countertops, and TimberTech decks with redwood siding built in 2024. Existing enclosed garden space ready to for self-sustained living.
Additional features include washer/dryer hookups, a 12x18 storage shed, 40-ft shipping container, and a building pad ready for your main home. Road access is maintained by the Forest Service. The Yuba River is about a 30-min hike from the property.
Whether you’re seeking an off-grid retreat, creative hideaway, or weekend escape, 11800 Old Gold Dr. blends privacy, infrastructure, and natural beauty — all in one of Nevada County’s most cherished landscapes.