19238 Branding Iron Road

Escape the city and find your peace among the trees on this gated and fenced 5.72-acre retreat. Just 100 miles from the Bay Area, this hidden gem offers privacy, usable land, and the chance to one day live off the gridall while being only 5 minutes from Penn Valley's shops and 15 minutes from downtown Grass Valley. Completely livable as is, the home invites your personal touches or modern upgrades to make it truly shine. A paved driveway leads to a chalet-style home with a reverse floor plan that captures forest and Sierra views from nearly every room. The living room features soaring ceilings, a wood stove, and doors to a stunning 2,500 sq ft wrap-around deckperfect for coffee at sunrise or stargazing at night. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers peaceful views and privacy. Downstairs has private access, 2.5 bedrooms, a full bath, and laundryideal for guests or short-term rental. With central heat and air, a whole-house fan, four wells, two holding tanks, septic, an electronic gate, and a grey line system, this property blends function and freedom. Engineer-designed and lovingly cared for two decades, it's ready for its next chapter.

Days on Market

4 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$419,000

List Price

$419,000

On Market Date

Oct 23, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Area

Penn Valley - Central

Zip Code

95946

MLS ID

225136475

APN

051-290-054-000

Year Built

1979

Stories in Building

Unavailable

Possession

Close Of Escrow, Seller Rent Back

Data Source

BAREIS

Origin MLS System

Bed

3

Bath

2

Closet, Tub w/Shower Over, Window

Parking

0

Detached, RV Storage, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Guest Parking Available

SQ FT

1,792

SQ FT Source

Assessor Auto-Fill

Lot SQ FT

249,163.0

Lot Acres

5.72 Acres

Pool Info

Above Ground, See Remarks

Kitchen

Other Counter, Kitchen/Family Combo

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central, Whole House Fan

Dining Room

Dining/Living Combo

Exterior Details

Balcony

Living Room

Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, View, Open Beam Ceiling

Flooring

Carpet, Linoleum

Foundation

Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised

Heating

Central, Electric, Wood Stove

Laundry

Cabinets, Laundry Closet, Electric, Hookups Only, Washer Included, Inside Area, Inside Room

Upper Level

Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Kitchen

Main Level

Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)

Views

Forest, Hills, Mountains

Possession

Close Of Escrow, Seller Rent Back

Architectural Style

Chalet

Fee

$0

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