Nevada County property record for 12797 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.88 acres (82,328 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,679 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-080-026-000 |
| Primary APN | 008-080-026-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 82,328 sqft |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Average |
| Old Parcel Number | 08-080-26-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12797 RIDGE RD |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-4942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| 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 |
12797 Ridge Rd, residential vacant land, is 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 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| 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 | 201612286 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000510 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12797 Ridge Rd was $1,679.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $144,892 (+2%) Land $144,892 | |
| 2025 | $1,679.00 | $142,051 Land $142,051 |
| 2023 | $1,703.00 (+7.85%) | $136,536 Land $136,536 |
| 2022 | $1,579.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 12797 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 12797 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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