134 E Empire Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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134 E Empire Street,Grass Valley, CA 95945
$489,000
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 758 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: roxanne mirdamadi
Office: nick sadek sotheby's international realty
MLS#:226066128
Source:MFMLS
Price summary
- Price:$489,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$645.12
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1937
- Listing ID #:226066128
- Added:49 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 14, 2026 at 02:57 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:1
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Carpet, Laminate
- Living area:758 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central
- Heating:Central, Fireplace Insert
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition Shingle
- Year built:1937
- Building area:758 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.11 Acres
- Lot Features:Shape Regular
- Construction Materials:Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Covered Patio
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Levels:1 Story
Utilities
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$489,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$645.12
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Hookups Only
Parking
- Garage spaces:1
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