Nevada County property record for 12257 Cascade Way, Nevada City, CA 95959
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,738 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,811 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-180-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 037-180-007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 45,738 sqft |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 37-180-07-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12257 CASCADE WAY |
| City | NEVADA CITY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95959-3565 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-3 |
| Legal Description | PCL 14 ECHO WOODS RS 1/226 |
| Legal Subdivision | ECHO WOODS RS 1/226 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
12257 Cascade Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12257 CASCADE WAY, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-3565 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201332617 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010921 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12257 Cascade Way was $4,811 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Elementary School District | Nevada City 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 | $450,124 (+2%) Land $125,032 Building $325,092 | ||
| 2025 | $4,811.00 Homeowner's exemption | $441,299 Land $122,581 Building $318,718 | |
| 2023 | $4,611.00 (+2.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $424,165 Land $117,822 Building $306,343 | $560,250 |
| 2022 | $4,515.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12257 Cascade 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 risk around 12257 Cascade Way is high, ranking above 82% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 82% of the US · above 61% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
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