Nevada County property record for 12436 Francis Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,603 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $493,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,631 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 023-350-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 023-350-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,603 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,603 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 1,603 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 23-350-08-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12436 FRANCIS DR |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95949-6509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-X |
| Legal Description | LOT 33 ALTA SIERRA ESTATES #18 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA SIERRA ESTATES #18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
12436 Francis Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12436 FRANCIS DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024741 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015752 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 12436 FRANCIS DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6509 |
| Document Number | 0000000741 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240000741 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 12436 FRANCIS DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6509 |
| Document Number | 0000000742 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240000742 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12436 Francis Dr was $5,631.
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 | $512,917 (+2%) Land $104,040 Building $408,877 | ||
| 2025 | $5,631.00 | $502,860 Land $102,000 Building $400,860 | |
| 2023 | $4,167.00 (+1.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $376,259 Land $69,566 Building $306,693 | $430,740 |
| 2022 | $4,125.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12436 Francis Dr 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 12436 Francis Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 - 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 |
| 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 136 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 |
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