Nevada County property record for 135 E Empire St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,866 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $604,545 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,471 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale Jan 2023 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 029-250-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 029-250-015-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,866 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,866 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 1,866 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 029250015000 |
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| Street Address | 135 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-7331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PCL A PM 18/174 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY/GRASS VLY |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
Source: Nevada County records · APN 029-250-015-000
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10014 N BLOOMFIELD RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-8402 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 09, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHERN SIERRA FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Aug 09, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHERN SIERRA FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 09, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 09, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 09, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026436 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000662 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Property Address | 135 E EMPIRE ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7331 |
| Document Number | 0000000436 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 174 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 05, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260000436 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 10014 N BLOOMFIELD RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-8402 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 135 E EMPIRE ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7331 |
| Document Number | 0000000662 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 174 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230000662 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 182, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-0182 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 135 E EMPIRE ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7331 |
| Document Number | 0000020070 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 174 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200020070 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | PO BOX 182, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-0182 |
| Document Number | 0000020071 |
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| Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200020071 |
| Name | NORTHERN SIERRA FINANCIAL SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 09, 2019 |
| Property Address | 135 E EMPIRE ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7331 |
| Document Number | 0000015358 |
| Map Reference | MB 518 PG 174 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 05, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190015358 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | PO BOX 182, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-0182 |
| Document Number | 0000015359 |
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| Date | Aug 09, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190015359 |
| Name | NORTHERN SIERRA FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2049 |
Source: Nevada County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,471.00 (-25.32%) | $410,111 (+4.04%) Land $92,956 Building $317,155 | |
| 2024 | $5,987.00 (+40.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,274.00 (+0.9%) | $394,189 Land $89,348 Building $304,841 | $436,500 |
| 2022 | $4,236.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 20, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | High above 86% of the US · above 67% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Empire Mine listed 1977 · 15 contributing resources · NRIS 77000318 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
Based on FCC filings for 209 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF GRASS VALLEY serves 4,947 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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