Nevada County property record for 14685 Highland Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.89 acres (38,768 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $607,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,483 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012-091-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 012-091-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,748 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 38,768 sqft (0.89 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 1,355 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Well |
| Old Parcel Number | 12-091-01-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14685 HIGHLAND DR |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-8868 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-3 |
| Legal Description | PCL 2 PM 8/1 & PTN LT 4 6-15-9 |
| Legal Range | 9E |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
14685 Highland Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14685 HIGHLAND DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-8868 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 27, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer THIRD FED'L S&L/CLEVELAND |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202126287 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003551 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 14685 HIGHLAND DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-8868 |
| Document Number | 0000026287 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210026287 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 14685 HIGHLAND DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-8868 |
| Document Number | 0000026288 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210026288 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 14685 HIGHLAND DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-8868 |
| Document Number | 0000003551 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3551 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14685 HIGHLAND DR GRASS VALLEY CA 959458868, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-8868 |
| Document Number | 3552 |
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| Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3552 |
| Name | THIRD FED'L S&L/CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 26, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.44% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14685 Highland Dr was $6,483 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $606,200 (+1.99%) Land $159,800 Building $446,400 | ||
| 2025 | $6,483.00 Homeowner's exemption | $594,354 Land $156,672 Building $437,682 | |
| 2023 | $6,315.00 (-4.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $582,700 Land $153,600 Building $429,100 | $634,860 |
| 2022 | $6,636.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14685 Highland Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 14685 Highland Dr is very high, ranking above 92% of the US, with a 0.9% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 92% of the US · above 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.9% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: 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 |
| 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: DigitalPath, Race Communications, Verizon.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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