Nevada County property record for 12781 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,902 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 4.63 acres (201,683 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $11,819 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-011-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 008-011-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,902 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,902 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 201,683 sqft |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,177 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 3,902 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 08-011-03-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12781 RIDGE RD |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-4942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-1.5 |
| Legal Description | PTN SW 1/4 22-16-8 |
| Legal Range | 8E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 504 |
12781 Ridge Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2025.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12781 RIDGE RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-4942 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201612282 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000509 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12781 Ridge Rd was $11,819.
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 | $1,104,832 (+2%) Land $301,865 Building $802,967 | ||
| 2025 | $11,819.00 | $1,083,170 Land $295,947 Building $787,223 | |
| 2023 | $11,290.00 (-13.85%) | $1,041,111 Land $284,456 Building $756,655 | $1,278,180 |
| 2022 | $13,105.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12781 Ridge Rd 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 12781 Ridge Rd is high, ranking above 81% 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 81% of the US · above 59% 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: 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 358 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, DigitalPath.
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