Nevada City Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

Nevada City Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

Seen by many as California's prettiest and best-preserved Gold Rush town, Nevada City is known as the “Queen City of the Northern Mines.” Its entire downtown historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Situated on the banks of Deer Creek and surrounded by deep green hillsides, Nevada City is filled with Gold Rush-era commercial buildings and picturesque Victorian homes. The downtown area, lit by authentic gaslights, is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. Attractions include the National Hotel, which claims to be the state's oldest continuously operating hotel and several historic bed and breakfast inns. Live theater and concerts are offered at the historic Nevada Theatre and miners Foundry Cultural Center. Nevada City offers an excellent quality of life. Recreational opportunities abound whether you want to hike or picnic along the sparkling South Yuba River or take a mountain bike ride on trails and back roads that lead from town. Popular annual events include Joe Cain Days in February, the internationally renowned Nevada City Bicycle Classic each June, the Constitution Day Parade in September, fall colors touring and the "Victorian Christmas".