16120 John Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 16120 John Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,448 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.48 acres (20,909 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$3,406 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`020-280-024-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`020-280-024-000`
Alternative APN	`20-280-24-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,448 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,915 sqft
2nd Floor Area	770 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Architectural Style	Traditional
Lot Area	20,909 sqft (0.48 acres)
Terrain	Below Road/Slope
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	775 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Patio Area	2,200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	20-280-24-000
Street Address	16120 JOHN WAY
City	GRASS VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	95949-6561
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-X
Legal Description	LT 82,PTNS 81,83ALTA SIERRA 8
Legal Subdivision	ALTA SIERRA 8
Legal Lot Number	82
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2016
Census Tract	102

Owner

16120 John Way is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2013.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	16120 JOHN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6561
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 21, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PATELCO CU
Nov 9, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer AMERICAN PACIFIC MTG
Nov 9, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CONSUMERS TITLE COMPANY, CONSUMERS TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Jan 22, 2013
Transfer Doc	0000002752
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Property Address	16120 JOHN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6561
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16120 JOHN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6561

Mortgage

Document Number	0000035800
Date	Dec 21, 2020
Instrument	20200035800

Lender

Name	PATELCO CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DUBLIN, CA 94568

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Jan 30, 2041

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Nov 9, 2020
Property Address	16120 JOHN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6561
Document Number	0000030574
Instrument Date	Nov 2, 2020
Instrument	30574
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 26, 2020
Title Company	CONSUMERS TITLE COMPANY, CONSUMERS TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16120 JOHN WAY GRASS VALLEY CA 959496561, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6561

Mortgage

Document Number	30575
Date	Nov 9, 2020
Instrument	30575

Lender

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

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 8, 2050

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Nov 9, 2020
Property Address	16120 JOHN WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6561
Document Number	0000030576
Instrument Date	Nov 2, 2020
Instrument	30576
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 26, 2020
Title Company	CONSUMERS TITLE COMPANY, CONSUMERS TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	16120 JOHN WAY GRASS VALLEY CA 959496561, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-6561

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16120 John Way was $3,406 with a homeowner'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		$307,187 (+2%) Land $58,233 Building $248,954
2025	$3,406.00 Homeowner's exemption	$301,165 Land $57,092 Building $244,073
2023	$3,247.00 (+1.06%) Homeowner's exemption	$289,473 Land $54,876 Building $234,597	$648,180
2022	$3,213.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 16120 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 16120 John Way is high, ranking above 84% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	High above 84% of the US · above 63% 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.

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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless	100 / 25
AT&T DSL	10 / 1

May also be available: Cal.net, DigitalPath, Optimum, Race Communications.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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