Nevada County property record for 11946 Lower Colfax Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 959 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $232,500 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,062 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012-010-034-000 |
| Primary APN | 012-010-034-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 959 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 959 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 403 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 500 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 12-010-34-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 11946 LOWER COLFAX RD |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-8696 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-3 |
| Legal Description | PCL 1 PM 11/169 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
11946 Lower Colfax Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2004.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 200 JAN RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6319 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20045870 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027534 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 11946 Lower Colfax Rd was $4,062.
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 | $374,788 (+2%) Land $123,258 Building $251,530 | ||
| 2025 | $4,062.00 | $367,441 Land $120,842 Building $246,599 | |
| 2023 | $3,901.00 (+2.12%) | $353,174 Land $116,150 Building $237,024 | $435,240 |
| 2022 | $3,820.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 11946 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 11946 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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