134 E Empire St, Grass Valley, CA, 95945
About This Home
Lender paid temporary rate buydown available for this property. Enjoy a lifestyle where history, nature, and convenience meet directly across from Empire Mine State Historic Park and just minutes from downtown Grass Valley, this beautifully updated 1937 foreman's cottage offers immediate access to trails, dining, shopping, and year-round Sierra foothill recreation. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, vacation rental, downsizer's dream, or second home, this property offers those possibilities. Extensively improved in 2024, the home features major system upgrades designed for comfort, efficiency, and long-term peace of mind, including a new 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, new window and door seals, new kitchen and home 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, and 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 bright living room opens to a covered patio overlooking a private backyardideal for relaxing, entertaining, or gardening in the Sierra foothills. A detached oversized garage adds valuable flexibility and includes a second bathroom with shower, making it well-suited for guests, a studio, workshop, or creative use. The location is unmatched steps to Empire Mine trails and minutes to downtown Grass Valley. Lake Tahoe, Reno, and world-class ski resorts are all within approximately 45 minutes, offering exceptional year-round recreation. A thoughtfully designed historic cottage offering exceptional efficiency, modern upgrades, and a rare locationwithout the maintenance burden of a larger home. Motivated Sellers.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1937
Materials
- Foundation: Slab,Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Hookups Only,See Remarks
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Space in Kitchen
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Fireplace Insert
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 758 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry Cabinet,Laminate Counters
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 029200040000
- Zoning: NG-2 GVCity
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Entry Gate,Wood,Front Yard
Lot
- Lot size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: Shape Regular
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 24'+ Deep Garage,RV Possible,Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Wildfire
- Earthquake
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Nevada County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,472 | $29,664 |
| Home Insurance * | $219 | $2,628 |
| Property Taxes | $497 | $5,964 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $3,586 | $43,032 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Price change | $489,000 |
| 2026-06-26 | Listed for sale | $529,000 |
| 2023-10-05 | Sold | $328,000 |
| 2023-09-29 | Pending sale | $327,900 |
| 2023-08-21 | Listed for sale | $327,900 |
| 2023-08-17 | Pending sale | $327,900 |
| 2023-08-08 | Listed for sale | $327,900 |
| 2023-07-19 | Pending sale | $327,900 |
| 2023-07-07 | Price change | $327,900 |
| 2023-07-04 | Listed for sale | $329,900 |
| 2023-06-22 | Pending sale | $329,900 |
| 2023-06-15 | Listed for sale | $329,900 |
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