Rough And Ready Real Estate

Welcome to Rough And Ready, California—a charming and unique gem nestled in the heart of Nevada County. This small, unincorporated community boasts a rich history dating back to the Gold Rush era, where its name originated from the spirited miners who sought fortune in the nearby hills. Today, Rough And Ready retains its rustic charm, offering a peaceful, close-knit community surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills.

With a population of just a few hundred residents, Rough And Ready offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Here, you can enjoy the tranquility of rural living while still being conveniently located just a short drive from the vibrant towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Both towns offer a variety of shops, restaurants, and cultural events, ensuring you have access to modern amenities while savoring the slower pace of life in Rough And Ready.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find a plethora of activities to indulge in, from hiking and biking on scenic trails to fishing and boating in nearby lakes. The area is also rich in wildlife, providing ample opportunities for nature lovers to explore and connect with the environment.

Rough And Ready is not just a place to live; it's a community where neighbors become friends and the spirit of the Gold Rush lives on. Whether you're seeking a quiet retreat or a place to build your dream home, Rough And Ready offers a unique blend of history, nature, and community that makes it a truly special place to call home. Come discover the charm of Rough And Ready, where adventure and tranquility await!

Newest Listings in Rough And Ready

$549,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,854 SqFt. ⋅ 226115048 MLS

AUCTION: Opportunity awaits! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers more than 1,850 square feet of living space on nearly 5 acres, complete with a private pond. Enjoy the peace and privacy of a quiet rural setting where animals are welcome. The home needs some TLC, but with its generous space, acreage, and potential, it's ready for someone to make it their own. This is an exclusive listing period for purchase by owner-occupant buyers, select nonprofits, governmental entities, and other approved entities. Offers can be made by eligible bidders when the First Look period is valid. After 10/11/26, any bidder can submit and offer.

10486 To Hell and Back Lane, Rough And Ready

Listing courtesy of Yates Real Estate.

$338,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,440 SqFt. ⋅ 226108346 MLS

Charming Country Living with Room to Grow in Rough and Ready Enjoy the space, and flexibility of 1.11 usable acres at 10467 La Sierra Dr in Rough and Ready. This inviting property offers 3 bedrooms, a dedicated office, and 2 full bathrooms, making it an ideal home for comfortable everyday living, working from home, or creating space for family and guests. Inside, new flooring throughout gives the home a fresh, updated feel. Two dual-zone mini-split heating and cooling systems provide efficient climate control across six separate interior zones, allowing you to customize the temperature in different areas of the home while keeping energy use efficient. Outside, the generous acreage gives you room to enjoy the best of country living without sacrificing convenience. The property offers plenty of usable space for gardening, hobbies, recreation, Horse, goats, sheep, pets, and other livestock or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. There may also be an exciting opportunity for future expansion. The property's zoning may allow for a smaller second residence, potentially including a manufactured home, providing possibilities for extended family, guests, rental income, or a future multigenerational living arrangement. Buyers should verify all development possibilities and requirements with the appropriate local agencies. Located in the Rough and Ready / Penn Valley area, you're surrounded by the natural beauty and rural character of Nevada County while remaining within easy reach of the amenities of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Enjoy nearby outdoor recreation, scenic country roads, local shops and restaurants, community events, and the relaxed mountain lifestyle that makes this area so desirable.

10467 La Sierra Drive, Rough And Ready

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Gold.

$350,000

226105740 MLS

Bring your building plans and your dreams! This beautiful Rough & Ready property offers a wonderful head start for creating your foothill home, with much of the hard work already done. The property has been thoughtfully cleared and features spectacular sunset views with the iconic Sutter Buttes in the foregrounda setting you'll look forward to coming home to. A well-built 1,152 sq. ft. permitted shop/barn is already in place, complete with electrical, rough-in plumbing for a future half bath, and an additional 288 sq. ft. covered area. The substantial existing structure offers tremendous possibilities for use while you build, and buyers may wish to explore the potential for future conversion or expansion with Nevada County. Infrastructure is already well underway with a well, power and driveway in place, along with a recorded MUSDA. The property is partially fenced and an NID irrigation canal crosses the property, adding to the quintessential Nevada County country setting. Whether you're envisioning a custom home, small ranch, garden, animals, or simply room to spread out and enjoy the foothills, this property provides an increasingly hard-to-find combination of usable land, existing improvements, infrastructure and an exceptional view. Come out in the evening and watch the sun set behind the Sutter Buttesyou may just decide you've found the place to build your forever home.

15858 Hovick Stone Way, Rough And Ready

Listing courtesy of Gold Country Ranches and Realty.

$589,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2,668 SqFt. ⋅ 226100029 MLS

Fabulous one story home on a beautiful, completely level 9.98 acre parcel in Rough and Ready. Gated, fenced and cross fenced, this great home is nestled in the center of the parcel and offers local views out every window! Over 2668 s.f. of a light and bright floor plan! Formal living room with vaulted ceilings opens into the formal dining area and offers easy access to the large kitchen with center island and views overlooking the pastures. Family room has level access to the lovely 1000 s.f. Trex deck and next to the above ground pool for fun summer parties! 3 generous bedrooms including a huge masters suite with a contiguous sitting room which could be office, den or one heck of a walk in closet! Attached two car garage, 2 detached sheds and goat paddock including two delightful goats! Fenced and cross fenced pastures with a huge producing well! New 2 year old roof gives peace of mind! Sellers used to park 18 wheeler with turn around area, so loads of parking or ability to build a fabulous shop! This is a rare, level parcel that has so many possibilities and can now be yours to enjoy for years!

17616 Pioneer Way, Rough And Ready

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty.

$875,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,971 SqFt. ⋅ 226096205 MLS

**There is Only One ~EVER AFTER ACRES~ an extensively Remodeled and beautifully Updated Country Retreat where EXCEPTIONAL PRIVACY, ABUNDANT WATER, and outstanding agricultural infrastructure create a truly one-of-a-kind lifestyle. Seller Carry may be available. Tucked away in a peaceful, secluded setting just minutes from both Grass Valley and Nevada City, this remarkable property features **2 inches of NID irrigation water**, a **YEAR-ROUND CREEK**, and a **Picturesque POND** with a cascading WATERFALL** an INCREASINGLY RARE COMBINATION that supports lush pastures, beautiful landscaping, thriving orchard, and year-round enjoyment of the land. The thoughtfully reimagined home has been extensively remodeled with quality improvements throughout. The open-concept floor plan is warm, inviting, and filled with natural light. A wood-burning stove anchors the great room, where floor-to-ceiling windows and a sliding glass door capture tranquil views and provide seamless access to the Expansive Deck overlooking the pond and waterfall, the landscape and the foothills beyond. The beautifully updated kitchen features soft-close cabinetry, newer appliances, and a generous dining bar. A redesigned interior created a spacious pantry, dedicated laundry area, mudroom, and additional storage. The spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet and a beautifully remodeled bath, while two additional bedrooms share a full guest bath. Outside, EVER AFTER ACRES truly distinguishes itself. The property's exceptional water resources nourish more than eight irrigable acres that have been transformed into lush, usable pasture. Eight separate paddocks are connected by over a mile of premium black no-climb and electric high tensile fencing, complete cross-fencing, and two automatic entry gates framed by impressive rough-cut timber. The fully irrigated orchard is ready to produce with plum, peach, nectarine, apple, pear, cherry, apricot, fig, olive, citrus, and berry varieties. Additional improvements include a strong-producing well, a 1,300 square foot multi-purpose BARN/SHOP/GARAGE with loft, hay barn, 24'x12' livestock shelter, duck enclosure, raised irrigated garden beds, and a welcoming koi pond seating area at the entrance. Whether you're seeking an equestrian estate, hobby farm, sustainable homestead, OR SIMPLY WANT A PRIVATE SANCTUARY with EXTRAORDINARY WATER RESOURCES and turnkey improvements... Ever After Acres offers an unmatched opportunity.

10411 Rough And Ready Road, Rough And Ready

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty.

$3,000,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4,000 SqFt. ⋅ 226079873 MLS

DEER CREEK FALLS ESTATE ~ Approx 340 Acres. Nearly One Mile of PRIVATE DEER CREEK FRONTAGE. Waterfalls & Swimming Holes. A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Northern California's most extraordinary private estates. Comprised of FIVE SEPARATE PARCELS, Deer Creek Falls Estate offers an exceptionally rare combination of LUXURY, RECREATION, PRIVACY & NATURAL BEAUTY. Featuring WATERFALLS, crystal-clear SWIMMING HOLES, PRIVATE roads and trails, historic GOLD MINES, NID trails and Breathtaking LONG RANGE VIEWS, this is a property unlike any other. The heart of the estate is a recently built custom 4,000 square foot luxury residence, thoughtfully positioned to capture SWEEPING VISTAS and a remarkable sense of peace and seclusion. Designed and built for enduring quality and low maintenance, the home offers refined living in harmony with its spectacular natural surroundings. Additional improvements include a PRIVATE Swimming Pool, TWO Workshops, RV parking & SOLAR Array (minimal PGE bills), a property that is both elegant and highly functional. True magic lies beyond the home. Explore miles of private trails by foot, ATV, SUV, horseback, or mountain bike. Fish secluded stretches of Deer Creek, discover hidden Waterfalls, swim in your own Natural Pools, spend the day exploring Historic Gold Mines and the irrigation canal that meanders through the property. Whether envisioned as a Luxury Family Retreat, Equestrian Estate, Recreational Playground, Conservation Property, vineyard, orchard, corporate retreat, or Multi-generational LEGACY holding, the possibilities are as expansive as the land itself. RARE IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT! Includes Private pool, Workshops & Solar infrastructure. Minutes to downtown Nevada City & Grass Valley, close to Shopping, Restaurants, Entertainment, Hospitals/Medical. Properties of this scale, quality, and natural significance are nearly IMPOSSIBLE TO RECREATE. Deer Creek Falls Estate is more than a home it's a PRIVATE WORLD, an OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PARADISE, and a Legacy Property to be enjoyed for generations. Paved road, paved driveway, car storage, perfect for the auto collector. Prefer horses over horsepower? Ride miles of trails without ever leaving your property. Dirt bikes? Side by sides? Fish rarely touched waters! Endless Opportunity. Drivebys are not possible. Gated, Fenced and out of view, securing privacy, security and peacefulness.Own your own magical retreat paradise

11215 Bonanza Way, Rough And Ready

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty.

$774,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,838 SqFt. ⋅ 226081399 MLS

Discover the perfect blend of country charm and modern convenience with this classic ranch property on 5 beautiful, fully usable acres, just minutes from the charming town of Penn Valley. Designed for horse lovers, hobbyists, and anyone seeking room to live, work, and play, this exceptional property truly has it all. The thoughtfully designed 1,838-square-foot home features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, expansive windows that flood the living space with natural light, and a gorgeous cook's kitchen perfect for entertaining. Step outside to enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds, gracious gated entry, fenced garden area with rich soil and an excellent well, plus a raised deck and pad ready for your above-ground pool. Equestrian amenities include a 3-4 stall barn with tack room and hay storage, fenced pasture, and multiple sheds for equipment, garden tools, and additional storage. Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will appreciate the attached two-car garage, an additional detached two-car metal garage with durable composite flooring, and a separate detached shop ideal for vehicles, recreational toys, woodworking, or other projects. The shop also includes a finished room currently used as a gym, while another powered, climate-controlled detached shed offers endless possibilities as a home office, art studio, workshop, or the ultimate man cave. Whether you're dreaming of a horse property, a private country retreat, or simply a place with space for all your passions, this exceptional ranch delivers everything you've been looking forall in a peaceful setting just minutes from town.

18310 Gray Oak Drive, Rough And Ready

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Cornerstone Realty.

$195,000

226070219 MLS

Nice 44.3 acre lot only a short distance off of Rough and Ready Hwy. Multiple building sites to choose from, perfect spot for your family homestead. Nice tree cover and enough gentle usable land for all of your development needs. Property is zoned AG20 with potential for a lot split creating two 20AC+ parcels. Property is split by Rex Reservoir Rd and has frontage on HWY 20, NIDs Rex Reservoir is just on the other side of the Highway.

11465 Rex Reservoir Road, Rough And Ready

Listing courtesy of HomeSmart ICARE Realty.

$950,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 3,300 SqFt. ⋅ 226069512 MLS

A rare opportunity to own an iconic Mid-Century Modern estate and a piece of Nevada County history. Originally designed as the personal residence of the developers of Ranch Road Estates, this architecturally significant property is located within one of the area's most desirable gated communities and captures breathtaking panoramic views extending to Mt. Diablo and the Coastal Range. The approximately 3,300 sq. ft. main residence offers 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a dedicated office, and an exceptional blend of authentic 1950s design and modern livability. Dramatic walls of glass frame the surrounding landscape and fill the home with natural light, while distinctive 16-inch thick stone walls provide character, warmth, and timeless appeal. Original Mid-Century details are thoughtfully preserved throughout, creating a home that is both unique and inviting. The spacious country kitchen serves as the heart of the home, offering generous storage, abundant workspace, and a layout ideal for gathering with family and friends. Extensive built-ins and storage areas throughout the residence add functionality rarely found in homes of this era. A separate approximately 600 sq. ft. ADU is connected to the main home by a two-car carport and offers excellent flexibility for guests, extended family, rental income, caretaker quarters, or a private home office. The property is designed for both relaxation and recreation, featuring an in-ground swimming pool, pool house, expansive front and rear patios, and multiple outdoor living spaces perfectly positioned to enjoy spectacular sunsets and long-range views. Equestrian and hobby farm enthusiasts will appreciate the fenced pasture suitable for horses and small livestock, irrigation water, fenced garden areas, orchard space, and room to expand agricultural pursuits. A detached shop/garage provides additional storage, workspace, or equipment shelter. Located in a Firewise community and just minutes from Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Penn Valley, this exceptional estate offers the perfect combination of privacy, architectural significance, natural beauty, and convenience. Whether you're seeking a distinctive primary residence, multigenerational living opportunity, equestrian property, or private country retreat, this remarkable Ranch Road Estates home delivers a truly unmatched lifestyle.

10209 Ranch Road, Rough And Ready

Listing courtesy of Gold Country Ranches and Realty.

$169,000

226035633 MLS

This stunning multi-level 7-acre parcel offers 100-amp power, a well (30 GPM), and a completed Perc & Mantle test, which confirms suitability for a standard septic system for up to 3 bedrooms. A cut driveway and remote-controlled electronic gate provide both ease of access and privacy. Whether you're dreaming of a peaceful retreat, a recreational escape, or building your custom home, this land features two potential building sites, each with its own perspective of the surrounding landscape, while the gentle sound of Squirrel Creek echoes across the hillside. Tucked into the forested hills of Rough and Ready in the Sierra Foothills, this property is ideally located just minutes from Grass Valley, Penn Valley, Nevada City, and two fire stations. You'll enjoy the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience.

10075 Grub Creek Drive, Rough And Ready

Listing courtesy of Sierra Homes Realty.

$230,000

225113714 MLS

This property is next to 12820 Rough and Ready Hwy, which is also listed for sale, and has frontage on both Bitney Springs, where the entrance to the property is located, and Rough and Ready Hwy. Its dual zoning RA/C2 offers unlimited use possibilities.

Bitney Springs Road, Rough And Ready

Listing courtesy of L.E. Ormsby, Broker.

$630,000

225111978 MLS

Located at one of the busiest intersections in Western Nevada County. There are limitless possibilities including restaurant, market, bakery, deli, professional office and residential conversion to name a few.

12820 Rough And Ready Highway, Rough And Ready

Listing courtesy of L.E. Ormsby, Broker.

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