16981 Scott Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 16981 Scott Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,676 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.47 acres (20,473 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$495,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill	$4,629 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2019 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`020-590-023-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`020-590-023-000`
Alternative APN	`20-590-23-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,676 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,676 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Traditional
Lot Area	20,473 sqft (0.47 acres)
Terrain	Below Road/Slope
View / Lot	Average
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	504 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Patio Area	1,000 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	20-590-23-000
Street Address	16981 SCOTT WAY
City	GRASS VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	95949-7130
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-X
Legal Description	LOT 48 ALTA SIERRA ESTATES #6
Legal Subdivision	ALTA SIERRA ESTATES #6
Legal Lot Number	48
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3012
Census Tract	102

Owner

16981 Scott Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.

Source: Nevada County records, as of September 21, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	160 W K ST, 2, BENICIA, CA 94510-3150
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

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 8, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Mar 28, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 8, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 8, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202614546
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 2, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0000029275
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Sep 8, 2026
Property Address	16981 SCOTT WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7130
Document Number	0000014546
Instrument Date	Sep 2, 2026
Instrument	202614546
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 21, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$54,994.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000014547,
Date	Sep 8, 2026
Instrument	202614547

Lender

Name	ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

March 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Mar 28, 2019
Property Address	16981 SCOTT WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7130
Document Number	0000005565
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2019
Instrument	5565
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$418.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	16981 SCOTT WAY GRASS VALLEY CA 959497130, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7130

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16981 Scott Way was $4,629 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$432,369 (+2%) Land $85,334 Building $347,035
2025	$4,629.00 Homeowner's exemption	$423,892 Land $83,661 Building $340,231
2023	$4,436.00 (+2.14%) Homeowner's exemption	$407,433 Land $80,413 Building $327,020	$419,760
2022	$4,343.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 16981 Scott Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 16981 Scott Way is moderate, ranking above 67% 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	Moderate above 67% of the US · above 41% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.3% 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 181 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: AT&T, Cal.net, DigitalPath, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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