Nevada County property record for 117 E Empire St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,542 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 029-242-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 029-242-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 936 sqft |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 29-242-04-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-7331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PTN LOT 1 BLK 14 S GRASS VALLE |
| Legal Subdivision | GRASS VALLE |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
Source: Nevada County records · APN 029-242-004-000
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14761 S PONDEROSA WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-9647 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 05, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20135398 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Nevada County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $138,155 (+2%) Land $62,798 Building $75,357 | ||
| 2025 | $1,542.00 (+4.54%) | $135,447 (+4.04%) Land $61,567 Building $73,880 | |
| 2023 | $1,475.00 (+0.96%) | $130,189 Land $59,177 Building $71,012 | $237,600 |
| 2022 | $1,461.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 20, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 41% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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, California Internet, DigitalPath, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 389 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF GRASS VALLEY serves 4,947 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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