Nevada County property record for 15951 John Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $340,500 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,897 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-290-026-000 |
| Primary APN | 020-290-026-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 20-290-26-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15951 JOHN WAY |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95949-6562 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-X |
| Legal Description | PTN LOT 72 ALTA SIERRA ESTS 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA SIERRA ESTS 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15951 JOHN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6562 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20248025 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 9, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019930 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $354,182 (+2%) Land $104,040 Building $250,142 | ||
| 2025 | $3,897.00 (+12.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $347,238 (+15.08%) Land $102,000 Building $245,238 | |
| 2023 | $3,451.00 (+1%) | $301,743 Land $89,239 Building $212,504 | $453,510 |
| 2022 | $3,417.00 |
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 88% of the US · above 70% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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