NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12857 Sierra Vista Dr Grass Valley, CA 95945

Estimated Value: $532,000 - $1,388,422

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,867 Sq Ft
$326/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 11, 2022

Last sale price $1,435,000 $501 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,494/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Solar Power System
  • Barn
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Panoramic View

About This Home

As of May 2022

Wine and romance in the Sierras are beautifully delivered at this multiple award-winning vineyard estate property in Grass Valley. Quintessential charm is found in the impressive 4-bedroom 4 bath custom designed home, just completed in 2010 with no expense spared in creating this one of kind paradise. In nearly 2900 square feet on 10 very usable sunny acres, the property also offers a full 600 SF 1/1 guest unit, large immaculate cement floor barn, professional tasting room, owned solar and RV parking including hook ups. The main home kitchen will impress quality seekers and the floor plan will be a wonderful discovery for those who value traditional comforting spaces. Master bedroom and en suite luxury bath are on the ground floor. The 2 acre vineyard offers Petite Syrah, Tempranillo, Albario and Sauvignon Blanc varietals. Full brochure, floor plan, vineyard detail and video are available.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Betsy Hamilton

RE/MAX Gold License #01936209 Listed on: 03/22/2022

RE/MAX Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynn Stanley

Century 21 Cornerstone Realty License #00862565

Century 21 Cornerstone Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,176

Year Built

  • Built in 2010

Lot Details

  • 10 Acre Lot
  • Security Fence
  • Cross Fenced
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Garden
  • Zoning described as ag

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Vineyard

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,867 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Raised Hearth
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Gate
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Seasonal Pond
  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Farming

  • Barn
  • Electricity in Barn
  • Pasture
  • Fenced For Horses

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Hay Storage

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Gas Tank Leased
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 028-010-043-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,176

Year Built

Built in 2010

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Subtype Description: Custom
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Remodeled Updated: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2010
  • Accessibility Features: 0
  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Farmhouse
  • Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Double Oven, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s),Double Sinks,Granite,Tub
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ground Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks,Jack & Jill
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room,Dining Bar
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry Cabinet,Granite Counter,Island
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted,Open Beam Ceiling
  • Main Level: Living Room,Dining Room,Master Bedroom,Full Bath(s),Garage,Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 500.52
  • Square Footage: 2867.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Storage, Guest House, Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Disclosures/Documents: Seller Property Questionnaire, Septic Certification, Structural Pest Control Report, TDS Available, Well-Test GPM, Well-Test Potability
  • Fencing: Full
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Horse Property: Yes
  • Listing Price: 1395000.00
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Pond Seasonal, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Patio
  • Pool: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Topography: Rolling
  • View Description: Panoramic, Vineyard
  • Land Use: Vineyard
  • Second Unit Bedrooms: 1
  • Second Unit Estimated Sq Ft: 600
  • Second Unit Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Unit Kitchen: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Features: Attached, RV Possible, Workshop in Garage
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gated

Utilities

  • Security: Carbon Mon Detector, Security System Owned, Security Fence, Security Gate
  • Sewer: Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Propane Tank Leased, Solar, Electric
  • Cooling: Central
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Heating: Propane, Central
  • Laundry Features: Ground Floor, Inside Room
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Nevada Joint Union

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: Pasture, Barn w/Electricity, Cross Fenced, Fenced, Hay Storage
  • Zoning Description: ag
  • Irrigation: Irrigation District
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.0000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435600.00

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 028-010-043-000
  • Bonds/Assessments/Taxes: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Unit 2 Partial Bathrooms: 0
  • Unit 2 Description: permitted as office
  • Unit 2 Occupied: No
  • Unit 2 Type: Detached

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Nevada

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2025
Sold by
Frescas Raymond B and Frescas Geraldine L
Bought by
Raymond And Geraldine Frescas 2025 Living Tru and Frescas
Current Estimated Value
$934,606

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2022
Closed on
May 3, 2022
Sold by
David And Marilyn Blitstein Family Trust
Bought by
Frescas Raymond B and Frescas Geraldine L
Seller's Agent
Betsy Hamilton
RE/MAX Gold
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Stanley
Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,435,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
2.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.73%
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2010
Sold by
Blitstein David M and Blitstein Marilyn G
Bought by
Blitstein David M and Blitstein Marilyn G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2010
Sold by
Blitstein David M and Blitstein Marilyn G
Bought by
Blitstein David M and Blitstein Marilyn G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2002
Sold by
Manis Luke E and Manis Carrie L
Bought by
Blitstein David M and Blitstein Marilyn G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 1999
Sold by
Hacker Caryl I
Bought by
Rosenthal Larry and Domnitch Cheryl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Raymond And Geraldine Frescas 2025 Living Tru -- None Listed On Document
Frescas Raymond B $1,435,000 Fidelity National Title
Blitstein David M -- Old Republic Title Company
Blitstein David M -- Old Republic Title Company
Blitstein David M $195,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Rosenthal Larry $82,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Frescas Raymond B $470,000
Previous Owner Blitstein Marilyn G $200,000
Previous Owner Blitstein David M $200,000
Previous Owner Hacker Caryl I $60,000
Previous Owner Rosenthal Larry $37,000
Previous Owner Hacker Caryl I $105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/11/2022 05/11/22 Sold $1,435,000 +2.9% $501 / Sq Ft
03/30/2022 03/30/22 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2022 03/22/22 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $487 / Sq Ft
Source: MetroList

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,176 $566,266 $283,133 $283,133
2024 $6,035 $555,164 $277,582 $277,582
2023 $6,035 $544,280 $272,140 $272,140
2022 $8,633 $802,791 $266,127 $536,664
2021 $8,426 $787,051 $260,909 $526,142
2020 $7,863 $727,300 $218,500 $508,800
2019 $7,537 $713,000 $214,200 $498,800
2018 $0 $699,000 $210,000 $489,000
2017 $6,777 $647,000 $194,000 $453,000
2016 $6,162 $599,000 $180,000 $419,000
2015 $5,993 $582,000 $175,000 $407,000
2014 -- $529,000 $159,000 $370,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Betsy Hamilton

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Betsy Hamilton

    RE/MAX

    (530) 263-9044

    324 Total Sales

    Betsy Hamilton
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  • Lynn Stanley

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Lynn Stanley

    Century 21 Cornerstone Realty

    (530) 265-7949

    51 Total Sales

    Lynn Stanley
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Map

Source: MetroList

MLS Number: 222030572

MetroList

APN: 028-010-043-000

California Nevada County Grass Valley 95945

12857 Sierra Vista Dr, Grass Valley, CA

This home is located at 12857 Sierra Vista Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95945 since 22 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $934,606, approximately $325 per square foot. This property was built in 2010. 12857 Sierra Vista Dr is a home located in Nevada County with nearby schools including Bell Hill Academy, Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School, and Lyman Gilmore Middle School.

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