Nevada County property record for 12238 Sunset Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,767 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 052-121-020-000 |
| Primary APN | 052-121-020-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 52-121-20-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12238 SUNSET AVE |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-8508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-1.5 |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 BLK C SUNSET VIEW TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET VIEW TRACT |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 502 |
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12238 SUNSET AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-8508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20157405 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Property Address | 12238 SUNSET AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-8508 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12238 SUNSET AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-8508 |
| Document Number | 0000029540 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200029540 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HORSHAM, PA 19044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Nevada County |
| 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 | $244,837 (+2%) Land $73,548 Building $171,289 | ||
| 2025 | $2,767.00 (+4.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $240,037 (+4.04%) Land $72,106 Building $167,931 | |
| 2023 | $2,637.00 (+1.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $230,718 Land $69,307 Building $161,411 | $332,820 |
| 2022 | $2,608.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 90% of the US · above 72% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEVADA ID - E. GEORGE, BANNER MOUNTAIN serves 17,154 people · EPA ID CA2910004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: DigitalPath, Verizon.
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