Nevada County property record for 11821 Colfax Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,117 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,833 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-420-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 009-420-012-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,117 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,117 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 780 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 09-420-12-000 |
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| Street Address | 11821 COLFAX HWY |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-4302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-3 |
| Legal Description | PTN NE 1/4 SE 1/4 35-16-8 |
| Legal Range | 8E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Empire Mine listed 1977 · 15 contributing resources · NRIS 77000318 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
11821 Colfax Hwy is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11821 COLFAX HWY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-4302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202122950 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 10, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034241 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 11821 COLFAX HWY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-4302 |
| Document Number | 0000022950 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210022950 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 11821 COLFAX HWY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-4302 |
| Document Number | 0000022951 |
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| Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210022951 |
| Name | NORTHERN SIERRA FINANCIAL SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 11821 Colfax Hwy was $3,833 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 | Union Hill Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $359,400 (+1.95%) Land $89,800 Building $269,600 | ||
| 2025 | $3,833.00 Homeowner's exemption | $352,512 Land $88,128 Building $264,384 | |
| 2023 | $3,749.00 (-3.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $345,600 Land $86,400 Building $259,200 | $381,060 |
| 2022 | $3,890.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 11821 Colfax Hwy in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 11821 Colfax Hwy is very high, ranking above 91% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 91% of the US · above 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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