Nevada County property record for 11856 Lower Colfax Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 940 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 2.78 acres (121,532 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,670 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012-020-017-000 |
| Primary APN | 012-020-017-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 940 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 121,532 sqft |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 940 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Old Parcel Number | 12-020-17-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 11856 LOWER COLFAX RD |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-8694 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-3 |
| Legal Description | PTN NW 1/4 6-15-9 |
| Legal Range | 9E |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
11856 Lower Colfax Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 472 PHOENIX CIR, VALLEJO, CA 94589-3529 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000363 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 11856 LOWER COLFAX RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-8694 |
| Document Number | 0000000363 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 363 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 472 PHOENIX CIR VALLEJO CA 945893529, VALLEJO, CA 94589-3529 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 11856 Lower Colfax Rd was $1,670.
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 | $141,456 (+2%) Land $78,348 Building $63,108 | ||
| 2025 | $1,670.00 | $138,683 Land $76,812 Building $61,871 | |
| 2023 | $1,604.00 (+2.23%) | $133,299 Land $73,830 Building $59,469 | $332,550 |
| 2022 | $1,569.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 11856 Lower Colfax Rd 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 | 7 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 11856 Lower Colfax Rd is high, ranking above 88% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 88% of the US · above 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Cal.net, DigitalPath, T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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