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147 E Empire St, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 147 E Empire St, Grass Valley, CA 95945 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,070 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$435,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$5,044 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2018 Line of Credit
Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN029-250-011-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN029-250-011-000
Alternative APN
  • 29-250-11-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,070 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,070 sqft
Basement Area276 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Architectural StyleTraditional
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
TerrainBelow Road/Slope
View / LotAverage
Garage Area1,048 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Patio Area1,000 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number29-250-11-000
Street Address147 E EMPIRE ST
CityGRASS VALLEY
StateCA
Zip95945-7331
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPTNS LOT 4 BLK 4 SEGV 34-16-8
Legal Range8E
Legal Township16N
Legal Section34
Legal SubdivisionEAST GRASS VALLEY
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionNEVADA CA
Township / Civil DivisionGRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group4
Census Block4003
Census Tract602

Owner

Source: Nevada County records · APN 029-250-011-000

Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address147 E EMPIRE ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7331
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 07, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Dec 07, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 07, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 07, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 31, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202033884
Prior Transfer DateAug 20, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0000031913
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEVADA CA
Property Address147 E EMPIRE ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7331
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000004421
DateMar 07, 2018
Instrument20180004421
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 05, 2048

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEVADA CA
Recording DateDec 07, 2020
Property Address147 E EMPIRE ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7331
Document Number0000033884
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 114
Instrument DateDec 04, 2020
Instrument20200033884
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2021
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address147 E EMPIRE ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7331

Mortgage

Document Number0000033885
DateDec 07, 2020
Instrument20200033885
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Nevada County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyNevada County
MunicipalityGrass Valley City
Elementary School DistrictGrass Valley Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictNevada Joint Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$480,272 (+2%) Land $99,366 Building $380,906
2025$5,044.00 (+4.67%) Homeowner's exemption$470,856 (+4.04%) Land $97,418 Building $373,438
2023$4,819.00 (+0.94%) Homeowner's exemption$452,574 Land $93,636 Building $358,938$435,150
2022$4,774.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Nevada County (06057C), updated August 20, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060570006024, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 87% of the US · above 67% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 154 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Empire Mine
listed 1977 · 15 contributing resources · NRIS 77000318

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 209 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
XfinityCable2,000 / 250
VerizonFixed Wireless300 / 20
SmarterBroadbandFixed Wireless (unlicensed)100 / 25
T-Mobile USAFixed Wireless100 / 20

May also be available at this address: AT&T, SmarterBroadband. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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