16296 Otter Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 16296 Otter Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	5.1 acres (222,156 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$500,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill	$2,768 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2026 Transfer May 2026 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`054-080-001-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`054-080-001-000`
Alternative APN	`54-080-01-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	2 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	816 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Rustic
Lot Area	222,156 sqft (5.1 acres)
Terrain	Gentle Slope
Patio Area	816 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Evaporative

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	54-080-01-000
Street Address	16296 OTTER RD
City	GRASS VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	95949-9776
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AE-40
Legal Description	PCL 1 PM 6/230
Legal Subdivision	ROBERT STRAIGHT
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	200

Owner

16296 Otter Rd is held in a trust since September 2026.

Source: Nevada County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	16716 OTTER RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-9776
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

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
Oct 2, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
May 15, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Apr 12, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 26, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.
Sep 26, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 15, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 15, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 26, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20267845
Last Transfer Date	Sep 24, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000015940
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2026
Property Address	16296 OTTER RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-9776
Document Number	0000015940
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2026
Instrument	202615940
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 12, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	16716 OTTER RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-9776

May 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	May 15, 2026
Property Address	16296 OTTER RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-9776
Document Number	0000007845
Instrument Date	Apr 29, 2026
Instrument	2026.7845
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 28, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$55,550.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	16716 OTTER RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-9776

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Apr 12, 2019
Property Address	16296 OTTER RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-9776
Document Number	0000006650
Instrument Date	Mar 21, 2019
Instrument	6650
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	PO BOX 1117 GRASS VALLEY CA 959451117, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-1117

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Sep 26, 2018
Property Address	16296 OTTER RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-9776
Document Number	0000018897
Instrument Date	Sep 7, 2018
Instrument	18897
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property

September 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Sep 26, 2018
Property Address	16296 OTTER RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-9776
Document Number	0000018896
Instrument Date	Sep 7, 2018
Instrument	18896
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$220.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Notice of Default Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	3088 TRAVOIS CIR RESCUE CA 956729394, RESCUE, CA 95672-9394

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16296 Otter Rd was $2,768, up 1.8% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Nevada County
Secondary School District	Nevada Joint Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$227,560 (+2%) Land $125,158 Building $102,402
2025	$2,768.00 (+1.84%)	$223,099 Land $122,704 Building $100,395
2024	$2,718.00 (+8.85%)
2023	$2,497.00 (+1.88%)	$214,439 Land $117,941 Building $96,498	$249,930
2022	$2,451.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 16296 Otter Rd 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 16296 Otter Rd is high, ranking above 88% of the US, with a 0.8% annual chance of wildfire.

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	0.8% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless	100 / 25
AT&T Fixed Wireless	25 / 3

May also be available: DigitalPath.

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