Nevada County property record for 15865 Tippy Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,851 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.77 acres (33,541 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $6,377 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-440-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 020-440-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,851 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,851 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 33,541 sqft (0.77 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 569 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 1,851 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 20-440-09-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15865 TIPPY WAY |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95949-6820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-X |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 ALTA SIERRA ESTS 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA SIERRA ESTS 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
15865 Tippy Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2008.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15865 TIPPY WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6820 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200812108 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052018 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Property Address | 15865 TIPPY WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6820 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004559 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200004559 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15865 Tippy Way was $6,377 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Secondary School District | Nevada Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $602,887 (+2%) Land $214,356 Building $388,531 | ||
| 2025 | $6,377.00 Homeowner's exemption | $591,066 Land $210,153 Building $380,913 | |
| 2023 | $6,115.00 (+2.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $568,117 Land $201,994 Building $366,123 | $615,420 |
| 2022 | $5,988.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15865 Tippy Way 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 15865 Tippy Way is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 68% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 322 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 500 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cal.net, DigitalPath, Verizon.
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