135 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 135 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Property Summary

Property Type	Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details	1.5 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$2,701 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2019 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`008-472-001-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`008-472-001-000`
Alternative APN	`08-472-01-000`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,512 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	1,512 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 1982
Architectural Style	Traditional
Lot Area	3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
View / Lot	Average
Patio Area	1,512 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	08-472-01-000
Street Address	135 COLFAX AVE
City	GRASS VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	95945-6808
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal Description	PTN LOT 16 BLK 36 GV
Legal Subdivision	GRASS VALLEY
Legal Block	36
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	602

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	19014 TANGLEWOOD HOLLOW WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7733
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 29, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN PACFIC MTG CORP
Jul 29, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER
Mar 7, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Dec 24, 2003
Transfer Doc	0000002547
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Property Address	135 COLFAX AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6808
Document Number	0000014872
Instrument Date	Jul 29, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	387 CLARK ST GRASS VALLEY CA 959457301, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7301

Mortgage

Document Number	0000014872
Date	Aug 2, 2019
Instrument	14872

Lender

Name	AMERICAN PACFIC MTG CORP
Address	ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.4%

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Property Address	135 COLFAX AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6808
Document Number	0000014873
Instrument Date	Jul 29, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	387 CLARK ST GRASS VALLEY CA 959457301, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7301

Mortgage

Document Number	0000014873
Date	Aug 2, 2019
Instrument	14873

Lender

Name	FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER
Address	451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.4%

March 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Mar 7, 2019
Property Address	135 COLFAX AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6808
Document Number	0000003963
Instrument Date	Mar 4, 2019
Instrument	3963
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$319.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	387 CLARK ST GRASS VALLEY CA 959457301, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7301

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Nevada County
Municipality	Grass Valley City
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
2026		$250,320 (+2%) Land $87,059 Building $163,261
2025	$2,701.00 (+4.49%)	$245,412 (+4.04%) Land $85,352 Building $160,060
2023	$2,585.00 (+0.86%)	$235,885 Land $82,039 Building $153,846
2022	$2,563.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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	CITY OF GRASS VALLEY serves 4,947 people · EPA ID CA2910001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Nov 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 550 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, GeoLinks, Race Communications.

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