5 homes in Grass Valley

Grass Valley is a city in Nevada County, California, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was 14,016. Situated at roughly 2,500 feet (760 m) in elevation in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, this northern Gold Country city is 57 miles (92 km) by car from Sacramento and 88 miles (142 km) west of Reno.
Grass Valley is a Gold Rush town with historic downtown. Features Nevada City access, outdoor recreation, and artistic community.
Today, Grass Valley has 5 homes for sale at a median price of $799,950, typically selling in about 19 days. Families here choose from 7 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Home Price
$365K
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling quickly—sellers have leverage, but prepared buyers can still compete. Sales 68% faster than 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most homes are selling within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Grass Valley
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
40%
Homeowners
60%
Renters
Homeownership is 15.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
6,833 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices increase with bedroom count, though premiums vary by size.
Each additional bedroom adds about $37K in value on average.
Price Reductions
3 listings have reduced their price
60% of active listings
Average reduction: 4.1% (~$33K)
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