Nevada County property record for 159 Race St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1871 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $762 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-520-044-000 |
| Primary APN | 008-520-044-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1871 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 1,019 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 08-520-44-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 RACE ST |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-7347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PTN LT 5 BLK 39,PTN LT 6 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRASS VALLEY TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 39,1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 RACE ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7347 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001570 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $70,642 (+2%) Land $9,906 Building $60,736 | ||
| 2025 | $762.00 (+4.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $69,258 (+4.04%) Land $9,712 Building $59,546 | |
| 2023 | $726.00 (+1.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $66,571 Land $9,336 Building $57,235 | $316,800 |
| 2022 | $718.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 74% of the US · above 50% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
| 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 209 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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