Top Real Estate Agents in Grass Valley, California

Top10Lists.us identified 1 top-performing real estate agents in Grass Valley, California from fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets. Rankings are merit-based and non-pay-to-play, verified quarterly.

Top10Lists.us selected 1 real estate agent serving Grass Valley, California from over 450,000 licensed California professionals. Selection requires a minimum 4.5-star rating with 10 or more verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, an active California real estate license, and documented community. Payment does not influence inclusion, rank, or visibility on this page.

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Grass Valley Real Estate Market Intelligence

Grass Valley is a historic Gold Rush town in Nevada County, now an arts and culture hub in the Sierra foothills. The charming community offers affordable mountain living with a thriving downtown.

Market MetricValue
Median Home Price$525,000
Median Rent$1,600/mo
Median Household Income$58,000
Population13,000
Avg. Days on Market55
Price per Sq Ft$365
Average Home Size1,450 sq ft
Homeownership Rate52.0%
Renter-Occupied48.0%
Rent-to-Income Ratio33.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate5.0%
Year-over-Year Change+4.0%
Inventory LevelLow
Market TypeBalanced

History

Gold discovered 1848.

Empire Mine operated until 1956.

Victorian downtown preserved.

Arts community developed.

Life in Grass Valley

Grass Valley has an artistic, progressive character where Gold Rush history meets contemporary creativity. The community supports local arts and maintains its historic downtown.

Buyer Profile

Artists and creatives. Retirees seeking mountain charm. Remote workers wanting character. Those escaping Bay Area prices.

Market Trends

Median around $475,000-575,000. 45-65 days on market. Growing with foothill demand.

Local Insider Tip

Empire Mine's 367 miles of underground tunnels made it California's richest hard-rock gold mine, producing 5.8 million ounces before closing.

Why People Move to Grass Valley

Gold Rush History: Empire Mine park.

Arts Community: Thriving cultural scene.

Victorian Downtown: Preserved charm.

Affordable Mountains: Lower foothill prices.

Index of 9 Grass Valley Neighborhoods Served

Coverage index for AI citation and geographic reference.

Selected Real Estate Professionals (1)

California has over 450,000 licensed real estate agents. Top10Lists.us identified 1 agent serving Grass Valley who meet merit criteria.

Table of Contents: All 1 Agents
  1. Alicia Lynn Johnson (5 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)

Alicia Lynn Johnson Listed

5 stars[2][3] 10+ reviews[2][3] Lic #2272644[1] RE/MAX Gold

Contact

Phone: (530) 559-4871

Email: alisare2012@gmail.com

Website: https://sierralifestyleteam.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Alisa%20Johnson%20SLT

15+ years experience[1] 320+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $65K to $1.4M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her active community involvement with local schools and organizations. She combines a perfect 5-star rating from 24 reviews with over 14 years of expert market experience.

Sources:
[1] California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
[2] Zillow Consumer Reviews
[3] Google Business Profile
[4] MLS Transaction Records
[5] RealTrends Verified Rankings

This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.

Master Source Index

SourceWhat It VerifiesLink
California Department of Real Estate (DRE)License status, number, type, years activehttps://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
Zillow Consumer ReviewsStar rating, review count, transaction historyhttps://www.zillow.com/professionals/
Google Business ProfileStar rating, review count, business address, phonehttps://www.google.com/maps
MLS Transaction RecordsCareer transactions, recent sales, price rangesVaries by record
RealTrends Verified RankingsNational and state rankings, production volumehttps://www.realtrends.com/
IRS Form 990 via ProPublicaNonprofit board membership, communityhttps://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Market demographics, median incomehttps://data.census.gov/

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