Top Realtors in Nevada City John & Kristen
Recreation Realty, Inc. was established in 1973 for the purpose of providing more comprehensive service to our clients. John Hensley, founder, had been selling real estate in the Nevada City, Scotts Flat Lake area since 1970 while working for a Bay Area company that did not have a home base in Nevada County. John wanted to provide a local team of service professionals, so in 1973 he opened his own Recreation Realty, Inc. company at it’s present location across from the Scotts Flat Lake turn off on Highway 20 east.
After nearly 15 years with a local general contracting firm and 10 years experience in property management, Kristen joined her father, John, in their family business at Recreation Realty, Inc.. She is proud to continue the family real estate tradition of serving Nevada County and making the process of buying or selling your home a fun and successful experience.
“Service is all you need.”

We at Nevada County Properties, Recreation Realty, Inc. look forward to serving all your Nevada County real estate property needs.
Why Our Clients Love Working With Us...
My husband and I are beyond happy that we were referred to work with Kristen and John. Their knowledge in the local area was so helpful for us as we were relocating and they really took the time to get to know us and did a great job at finding us properties that definitely met our needs and wishes. We are so excited to move to our new home and that we have found Kristen! The process of buying a home while selling another, and trying to maintain a job and two kids is no small feat, Kristen and John worked together to really help us make things as painless and easy as possible and were always available and so kind and generous with their time. Looking forward to spending time with them as friends now!
We love John! We used him to buy and sell our home. He is very patient and thorough. He has lived in the area for quite a long time and he knows his stuff. I would strongly recommend John as a realtor. He’s genuine and kind and he’s very involved with the community. You’re in good hands with him.
John, and Kristen Hensley found and facilitated the purchase of a town home for me in a thorough and professional way in 2017. In 2018 they worked tirelessly to sell my city lot that had very complicated easement and zoning issues. There patience and persistence, and local knowledge prevailed with the successful full price sale. John sold my first home in 1981. I can highly recommend their services.
Our experience with John Helsley was completely positive and I couldn’t say enough good things about him and his office. He is honest and reliable and works hard for you. I highly recommend John to anyone looking for property in the Nevada City area.