Nevada County property record for 12840 Elster Pl, Grass Valley, CA 95949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,965 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 44.4 acres (1,936,678 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,400,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $15,502 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-680-028-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-680-028-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,965 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,228 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 734 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 1,936,678 sqft |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 703 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 3,965 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Well |
| Old Parcel Number | 02-680-28-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12840 ELSTER PL |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95949-9777 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG-10 |
| Legal Description | PTN W 1/2 30-15-8 |
| Legal Range | 8E |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
12840 Elster Pl is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1156, HOMEWOOD, CA 96141-1156 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20236588 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005998 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 12840 ELSTER PL, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949 |
| Document Number | 0000006588 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230006588 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1156, HOMEWOOD, CA 96141-1156 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12840 Elster Pl was $15,502.
Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Elementary School District | Clear Creek 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 | $1,485,691 (+2%) Land $265,302 Building $1,220,389 | ||
| 2025 | $15,502.00 | $1,456,560 Land $260,100 Building $1,196,460 | |
| 2023 | $15,233.00 (+2.09%) | $1,433,660 Land $455,130 Building $978,530 | $1,232,550 |
| 2022 | $14,921.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12840 Elster Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1995.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12840 Elster Pl is very high, ranking above 93% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 93% of the US · above 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| AT&T DSL | 10 / 1 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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