12917 Francis Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95949 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 12917 Francis Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95949

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,468 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size	0.43 acres (18,731 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$351,000 (May 2020)
Tax Bill	$4,288 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`023-400-001-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`023-400-001-000`
Alternative APN	`23-400-01-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,468 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,468 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1980
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Traditional
Lot Area	18,731 sqft (0.43 acres)
Terrain	Steep
Patio Area	1,468 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	23-400-01-000
Street Address	12917 FRANCIS DR
City	GRASS VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	95949-6516
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-X
Legal Description	LOT 13 ALTA SIERRA EST #19
Legal Subdivision	ALTA SIERRA EST #19
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	102

Owner

12917 Francis Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2020.

Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	12917 FRANCIS DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6516
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 28, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage USAA FSB
May 8, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI USAA
Mar 20, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 8, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 8, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 3, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202010142
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 9, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000006153
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2021
Property Address	12917 FRANCIS DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6516
Document Number	0000031558
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 44
Instrument Date	Sep 23, 2021
Instrument	20210031558
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 6, 2021
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12917 FRANCIS DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6516

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031559
Date	Sep 28, 2021
Instrument	20210031559

Lender

Name	USAA FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

May 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	May 8, 2020
Property Address	12917 FRANCIS DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6516
Document Number	0000010142
Instrument Date	May 8, 2020
Instrument	10142
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 29, 2020
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$386.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	PO BOX 2318 NEVADA CITY CA 959591946, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-1946

Mortgage

Document Number	10143
Date	May 8, 2020
Instrument	10143

Lender

Name	USAA
Address	SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 7, 2050

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Mar 20, 2017
Property Address	12917 FRANCIS DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6516
Document Number	0000006153
Instrument Date	Mar 9, 2017
Instrument	6153
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	PO BOX 1208 NEVADA CITY CA 959591208, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-1208

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12917 Francis Dr was $4,288 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% from the year before.

Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$391,541 (+2%) Land $94,815 Building $296,726
2025	$4,288.00 (+2.22%) Homeowner's exemption	$383,864 Land $92,956 Building $290,908
2024	$4,195.00 (+2.59%)
2023	$4,089.00 (+1.01%) Homeowner's exemption	$368,960 Land $89,348 Building $279,612	$392,310
2022	$4,048.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12917 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

Wildfire risk around 12917 Francis Dr is high, ranking above 72% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	High above 72% of the US · above 47% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 131 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
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: DigitalPath.

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