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Discover one of the Sierra foothills’ best-kept secrets 5.35 acres of raw, surveyed land in the desirable Cascade Shores area of Nevada City. Tucked among towering ponderosa pines with classic Gold Country terrain, this corner lot fronts a paved county road with snow removal, making access easy in every season. Two lakes are practically at your doorstep. Lost Mine Lake is right next door a spring-fed gem with picnic tables, volleyball, a playset, bathrooms, and parking, all maintained for the enjoyment of the surrounding community. Scotts Flat Lake, an 850-acre reservoir with 7.5 miles of shoreline, is just minutes away and offers a boat launch, large parking area, bathrooms, and every water sport imaginable swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and boating from spring through fall. The land itself is a living piece of history. Exposed hydraulic mining banks, quartz-studded gravel, and ancient Gold Rush geology give this parcel a character you simply cannot manufacture. A seasonal pond adds to the natural beauty and wildlife habitat on site. Electric is nearby. No HOA and no dues this lot sits outside the Cascade Shores HOA boundary, giving you the benefit of the surroundings without the restrictions or fees. Ski resorts on the I-80 corridor are less than one hour away. Downtown Nevada City with its farm-to-table restaurants, breweries, Victorian charm, and arts scene is barely 15 minutes down the road. Lake Tahoe’s North Shore is roughly 50 minutes east. CC&Rs are noted in the Preliminary Title Report. Coded map attached in documents. This is not just a parcel it’s your own private park steeped in Sierra foothill history. Come walk it and feel it for yourself.
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