12253 Joann Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 12253 Joann Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.66 acres (28,750 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$252,500 (May 2011)
Tax Bill	$3,651 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage May 2019 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`020-750-002-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`020-750-002-000`
Alternative APN	`20-750-02-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,080 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,456 sqft
Basement Area	624 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Traditional
Lot Area	28,750 sqft (0.66 acres)
Terrain	Below Road/Slope
View / Lot	Average
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Patio Area	1,350 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	20-750-02-000
Street Address	12253 JOANN WAY
City	GRASS VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	95949-6527
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-X
Legal Description	LOT 8 ALTA SIERRA ESTATES #9
Legal Subdivision	ALTA SIERRA ESTATES #9
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	102

Owner

12253 Joann Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2011.

Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	12253 JOANN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6527
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 23, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
May 28, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST US COMMUNITY CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 4, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 4, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201110709
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 20, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	0000009836
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Property Address	12253 JOANN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6527
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 6, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12253 JOANN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6527

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031178
Date	Sep 23, 2021
Instrument	20210031178

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PONTIAC, MI 48341

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Property Address	12253 JOANN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6527
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000009810
Date	May 28, 2019
Instrument	20190009810

Lender

Name	FIRST US COMMUNITY CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SACRAMENTO, CA 95825

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	May 28, 2039

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12253 Joann Way was $3,651 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$330,604 (+2%) Land $98,003 Building $232,601
2025	$3,651.00 Homeowner's exemption	$324,123 Land $96,082 Building $228,041
2023	$3,481.00 (+1.04%) Homeowner's exemption	$311,539 Land $92,352 Building $219,187	$512,820
2022	$3,445.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12253 Joann Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 12253 Joann Way is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 65% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NEVADA ID - LOMA RICA serves 14,072 people · EPA ID CA2910006
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Aug 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 131 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Cable	500 / 20
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless	100 / 25
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: DigitalPath.

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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