$399,000

bed

bath

758

square ft

134 E Empire Street

Grass Valley, California 95945

Active / MLS #226113448 / Single Family / Grass Valley

Listing information updated 10/19/2026 at 3:07pm

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.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Bungalow,Cottage

Exterior Type:

Other

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central

Heating System:

Central, Fireplace Insert, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Free Standing Gas Range

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

89 Years

Roof Type:

Composition

Parking Type:

24'+ Deep Garage,RV Possible,Garage Door Opener

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage - 1 Car(s)

Square Feet:

758

Lot Size:

0.11 acres

Acreage:

0.11

External Features:

Back Porch, Covered Patio

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

N/A

Location

Zip Code:

95945

City:

Grass Valley

County:

Nevada

Schools

School District(s):

Grass Valley, Nevada Joint Union

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Bungalow,Cottage

Exterior Type:

Other

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central

Heating System:

Central, Fireplace Insert, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Free Standing Gas Range

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

89 Years

Roof Type:

Composition

Parking Type:

24'+ Deep Garage,RV Possible,Garage Door Opener

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage - 1 Car(s)

Square Feet:

758

Lot Size:

0.11 acres

Acreage:

0.11

External Features:

Back Porch, Covered Patio

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

N/A

Zip Code:

95945

City:

Grass Valley

County:

Nevada

School District(s):

Grass Valley, Nevada Joint Union

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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