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Penn Valley, California Real Estate — May 2026

Acreage, ranch and horse properties, and the gated Lake Wildwood community — Penn Valley is where buyers come for space. It's also home to Farris's brokerage office.

About the Penn Valley market

Penn Valley sits west of Grass Valley along Highway 20 and is defined by room to spread out — ranchettes, horse properties, and homes on usable acreage are common, along with the gated Lake Wildwood community built around a private lake and golf course.

Buyers here are usually trading some in-town convenience for land, privacy, and recreation. Lake Wildwood draws interest for its amenities and HOA-maintained setting, while the surrounding area offers more rural, agricultural-style parcels. Farris's Century 21 Cornerstone office is located right in Penn Valley, at 11360 Pleasant Valley Rd.

Penn Valley area market data

These figures cover the ZIP code that makes up Penn Valley (95946) as of May 2026. Listing counts are summed across that ZIP; median list price and days on market are listing-count-weighted. Source: Realtor.com residential listings data. Unemployment is Nevada County-level via U.S. BLS.

Median list price
$536,450
-0.5% YoY
Median days on market
46 days
-25.2% YoY
Active listings
73
+0.0% YoY
New listings (monthly)
32
+0.0% YoY
Listings with price cuts
24
-25.0% YoY

Penn Valley prices vary widely with acreage and whether a home sits inside Lake Wildwood or on open land, so the county median is only a rough anchor here. For an address-level read on a specific Penn Valley home, request a free home value report.

Conditions still favor sellers — inventory is tight and homes are moving relatively quickly. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes can still draw competition, so buyers benefit from being pre-approved and ready to act.

Neighborhoods & areas in Penn Valley

A few of the areas Farris helps buyers and sellers around Penn Valley.

Lake Wildwood

A gated community around a private lake and golf course with its own amenities and HOA.

Western Gateway

Homes on acreage near the regional park west of the village core.

Pleasant Valley

Rural and ranch-style parcels — the area around Farris's brokerage office.

Rough and Ready

A small historic community just east, known for rural homes and acreage.

Discover Penn Valley

Penn Valley sits in the rolling oak country west of Grass Valley, historically ranch and grazing land along the Highway 20 corridor. Nearby Rough and Ready famously — and briefly — declared itself an independent republic in 1850 during the Gold Rush. Just north, the Bridgeport Covered Bridge spans the South Yuba and is among the longest single-span wood-covered bridges in the country.

Things to see & do

Lake Wildwood

A gated community built around a private lake and golf course, with recreation amenities for residents.

Bridgeport Covered Bridge

A historic covered bridge over the South Yuba River, part of South Yuba River State Park.

Western Gateway Park

A large regional park with trails, sports fields, a dog park, and an arboretum.

Rough and Ready

A small historic community just east, known for its colorful Gold Rush past.

Annual events & traditions

Penn Valley is where the foothills open into space — acreage, horse property, a private lake community, and the South Yuba just up the road. It's also home to Farris's brokerage office.

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Penn Valley real estate FAQ

What is Lake Wildwood?
A gated Penn Valley community built around a private lake and golf course, with its own recreational amenities and homeowners association — a popular draw for buyers who want recreation close to home.
What kinds of properties are in Penn Valley?
Largely acreage, ranch, and horse properties along with the Lake Wildwood community — buyers typically come here for land, privacy, and space.
How do Penn Valley home prices compare to the rest of Nevada County?
As of May 2026, the median list price in Penn Valley is about $536,450 (-0.5% YoY). Penn Valley prices vary widely with acreage and whether a home sits inside Lake Wildwood or on open land, so the county median is only a rough anchor here. For a precise, address-level figure in Penn Valley, ask Farris for a free home value report.
Is now a good time to buy or sell in Penn Valley?
Conditions still favor sellers — inventory is tight and homes are moving relatively quickly. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes can still draw competition, so buyers benefit from being pre-approved and ready to act. Penn Valley can move differently than the Nevada County average, so the honest answer depends on the specific home and your timeline — reach out for a free, no-pressure read.
Do you work with VA and military buyers in Penn Valley?
Yes — VA and military relocation buyers are a core focus. Farris is a Navy veteran and NAR Military Relocation Professional (MRP). Try the free VA Buyer Analyzer or book a call to map out your Penn Valley options.