Nevada County property record for 11197 Lower Circle Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 2,770 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $780,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,065 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-920-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 020-920-015-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,770 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,996 sqft |
| Basement Area | 774 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 628 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 615 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 20-920-15-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 11197 LOWER CIRCLE DR |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95949-6646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-X |
| Legal Description | LOT 44 ALTA SIERRA ESTATES #11 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA SIERRA ESTATES #11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
11197 Lower Circle Dr is owned by a company that bought it in January 2025 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11197 LOWER CIRCLE DR, CA, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025390 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 1, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 11197 Lower Circle Dr was $4,065 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Secondary School District | Nevada Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $733,947 (+102.19%) Land $256,880 Building $477,067 | ||
| 2025 | $4,065.00 | $363,004 Land $63,704 Building $299,300 | |
| 2023 | $3,825.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $348,910 Land $61,231 Building $287,679 | $473,490 |
| 2022 | $3,744.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 11197 Lower Circle Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 11197 Lower Circle Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEVADA ID - LOMA RICA serves 14,072 people · EPA ID CA2910006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 500 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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