Welcome to 13815 Franciscan Way, a beautifully updated single-level home set on nearly 5 private, usable acres, offering a rare combination of modern comfort, efficiency, and convenience just minutes from historic downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City. Recent improvements including fresh exterior paint, updated lighting, and stone-composite luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout give the home a clean, contemporary, move-in-ready feel. The open-concept living and kitchen area is bright and inviting, complemented by generously sized bedrooms and a formal dining room that provides flexibility for entertaining, working from home, or everyday living. Significant system upgrades add peace of mind and long-term value, including a newer roof, newer HVAC system, and owned solar, helping keep utility costs low. High-speed RACE fiber-optic internet makes this property especially well-suited for remote work, streaming, or multiple users without compromise. A private wrap-around driveway offers convenient access from both sides of the home and ample parking for residents and guests. The mostly usable acreage provides endless potential create gardens, add a workshop, or build an ADU for multigenerational living or income opportunities. The land is functional, accessible, and easy to envision, not just something to maintain. While the setting feels wonderfully private and serene, the surrounding community is warm, welcoming, and highly desirable, offering a true sense of connection alongside rural tranquility. With space to roam, thoughtful updates, strong infrastructure, and an exceptional location close to town, this property delivers a lifestyle that is increasingly hard to find. All inspections have been completed. Homes offering this level of acreage, upgrades, and proximity to town are rare this is a special opportunity not to be missed. Priced to sell!