Nevada County property record for 12296 Valley View Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,573 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.94 acres (40,946 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $734,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,712 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2021 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-190-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 037-190-015-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,573 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 40,946 sqft (0.94 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 2,573 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 37-190-15-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12296 VALLEY VIEW RD |
| City | NEVADA CITY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95959-9607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-3 |
| Legal Description | PTN S 1/2 OF NW 1/4 20-16-9 |
| Legal Range | 9E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12296 VALLEY VIEW RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SAFE CU |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHERN SIERRA FINANCIAL SERVICES NORTHERN SIERRA FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JG WENTWORTH HM LNDG |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JG WENTWORTH LNDG LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202127724 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019887 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12296 VALLEY VIEW RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9607 |
| Document Number | 0000027724 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210027724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 12296 VALLEY VIEW RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9607 |
| Document Number | 0000027725 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210027725 |
| Name | SAFE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12296 VALLEY VIEW RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9607 |
| Document Number | 0000019887 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210019887 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12296 VALLEY VIEW RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9607 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Property Address | 12296 VALLEY VIEW RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9607 |
| Document Number | 0000020338 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 12296 VALLEY VIEW RD NEVADA CITY CA 959599607, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9607 |
| Document Number | 0000020338 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20338 |
| Name | NORTHERN SIERRA FINANCIAL SERVICES NORTHERN SIERRA FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NOVATO, CA 94945 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 19, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Property Address | 12296 VALLEY VIEW RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9607 |
| Document Number | 0000016584 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI TITLE AND CLOSING, SOLIDIFI TITLE & CLOSING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 12296 VALLEY VIEW RD NEVADA CITY CA 959599607, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9607 |
| Document Number | 0000016584 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16584 |
| Name | JG WENTWORTH HM LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2034 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 12296 VALLEY VIEW RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9607 |
| Document Number | 0000022907 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 22907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $599.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 12296 VALLEY VIEW RD NEVADA CITY CA 959599607, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9607 |
| Document Number | 22909 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 22909 |
| Name | JG WENTWORTH LNDG LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 20, 2033 |
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 | $732,900 (+1.98%) Land $174,700 Building $558,200 | ||
| 2025 | $7,712.00 (+2.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $718,692 (+2%) Land $171,360 Building $547,332 | |
| 2023 | $7,541.00 (-3.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $704,600 Land $168,000 Building $536,600 | $755,820 |
| 2022 | $7,836.00 |
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 | High above 83% of the US · above 63% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% 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 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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