Nevada County property record for 117 Alta St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $342,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,781 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-300-046-000 |
| Primary APN | 008-300-046-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 08-300-46-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 ALTA ST |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-6101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PTN LOT 9 BLK 9 GV |
| Legal Subdivision | GRASS VALLEY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 503 |
117 Alta St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2005.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 ALTA ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA |
| Dec 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20047809 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038930 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Property Address | 117 ALTA ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6101 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 ALTA ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6101 |
| Document Number | 0000017559 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220017559 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 479 Months |
| Due | Jul 20, 2062 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Property Address | 117 ALTA ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6101 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000026053 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190026053 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Alta St was $4,781 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Municipality | Grass Valley City |
| Elementary School District | Grass Valley Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Nevada Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $446,200 (-) Land $139,300 Building $306,900 | ||
| 2025 | $4,781.00 (+0.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $446,200 Land $139,300 Building $306,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,773.00 (+0.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,751.00 (-1.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $446,200 Land $139,300 Building $306,900 | $527,760 |
| 2022 | $4,801.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 Alta St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 117 Alta St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF GRASS VALLEY serves 4,947 people · EPA ID CA2910001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 496 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: AT&T, DigitalPath, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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