Sacramento metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Lake of the Pines, CA
$664,300Median home value
Nevada CountyArea
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About Lake of the Pines
Lake of the Pines is a gated lake community in Nevada County, California, between Auburn and Grass Valley. Built around a 230-acre private lake with beaches, a marina, and a golf course, it is one of the Sierra foothills' established second-home and retiree enclaves. The setting is ponderosa pine forest with Sierra views.
Home prices in Lake of the Pines
The median home value in Lake of the Pines is $664,300.
Top places in Lake of the Pines
- Lake of the Pines — the private 230-acre lake with beaches and marina.
- Lake of the Pines Golf Course — the community's 18-hole course.
- Downtown Grass Valley — Gold Rush shops and dining, ~15 minutes north.
- Empire Mine State Historic Park — the historic gold mine in Grass Valley.
- Auburn's Old Town — ~15 minutes south.
Commuting from Lake of the Pines
- Auburn is ~15 minutes south via CA-49.
- Sacramento is ~50 minutes south.
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is about 1 hour south.
Lake of the Pines FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lake of the Pines, CA?
The median home value in Lake of the Pines is $664,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Lake of the Pines, CA?
Auburn is ~15 minutes south via CA-49.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.