15916 John Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 15916 John Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	0.54 acres (23,522 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$2,167 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`020-290-008-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`020-290-008-000`
Alternative APN	`20-290-08-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,824 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,824 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Architectural Style	Traditional
Lot Area	23,522 sqft (0.54 acres)
Terrain	Above Road/Slope
View / Lot	Average
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	900 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Patio Area	1,824 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	20-290-08-000
Street Address	15916 JOHN WAY
City	GRASS VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	95949-6560
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-X
Legal Description	LOT 127 ALTA SIERRA ESTS 8
Legal Subdivision	ALTA SIERRA ESTS 8
Legal Lot Number	127
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2014
Census Tract	102

Owner

15916 John Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2021.

Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	15916 JOHN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6560
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 28, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 27, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE
Apr 7, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 28, 2021
Deed Sale	Sep 28, 2021
Prior Sale	Oct 28, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202131532
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 21, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000031532
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2021
Property Address	15916 JOHN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6560
Document Number	0000031532
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 86
Instrument Date	Sep 21, 2021
Instrument	20210031532
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 6, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	15916 JOHN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6560

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031533
Date	Sep 28, 2021
Instrument	20210031533

Lender

Name	AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Property Address	15916 JOHN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6560
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000021422
Date	Sep 27, 2017
Instrument	20170021422

Lender

Name	AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2047

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Property Address	15916 JOHN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6560
Document Number	0000008170
Instrument Date	Apr 7, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 6, 2020
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	15916 JOHN WAY GRASS VALLEY CA 959496560, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6560

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008170
Date	Apr 13, 2020
Instrument	8170

Lender

Name	AMERICAN PACIFIC MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 12, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 15916 John Way was $2,167 with a veteran's exemption.

Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$360,401 (+2%) Land $98,065 Building $262,336
2025	$2,167.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption	$353,336 Land $96,143 Building $257,193
2023	$2,145.00 (-2.81%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption	$339,616 Land $92,410 Building $247,206	$495,450
2022	$2,207.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 15916 John Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 15916 John Way is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	High above 71% of the US · above 46% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.3% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 173 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Cable	500 / 20
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless	100 / 25
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: DigitalPath.

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