161 Race St, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 161 Race St, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1933
Lot Size	0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$415,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,357 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`008-520-045-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`008-520-045-000`
Alternative APN	`08-520-45-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	2 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,112 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,112 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1933
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Architectural Style	Traditional
Lot Area	5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
View / Lot	Average
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	512 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Patio Area	744 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	08-520-45-000
Street Address	161 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 GV BLK 1 SGV
Legal Subdivision	SOUTH GRASS VALLEY
Legal Block	39,1
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	602

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	161 RACE ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7347
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 21, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHERN SIERRA FINANCIAL SERVICES
May 15, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 15, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202124413
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Jul 21, 2021
Property Address	161 RACE ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7347
Document Number	0000024413
Instrument Date	Jul 14, 2021
Instrument	20210024413
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	161 RACE ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7347

Mortgage

Document Number	0000024414
Date	Jul 21, 2021
Instrument	20210024414

Lender

Name	NORTHERN SIERRA FINANCIAL SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	May 15, 2018
Property Address	161 RACE ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7347
Document Number	0000009576
Instrument Date	May 11, 2018
Instrument	9576
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$303.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	161 RACE ST GRASS VALLEY CA 959457347, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7347

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$414,400 (+1.98%) Land $79,900 Building $334,500
2025	$4,357.00 (+2.66%) Homeowner's exemption	$406,368 (+2%) Land $78,336 Building $328,032
2023	$4,244.00 (-4.97%) Homeowner's exemption	$398,400 Land $76,800 Building $321,600	$421,830
2022	$4,466.00

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

Flood

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

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

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	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

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 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 Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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