18596 Joseph Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95949 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 18596 Joseph Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95949

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,654 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size	0.3 acres (13,068 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$491,000 (Oct 2022)
Tax Bill	$5,329 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`024-620-018-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`024-620-018-000`
Alternative APN	`24-620-18-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,654 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,654 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1988
Effective Year Built	Effective 1998
Architectural Style	Traditional
Lot Area	13,068 sqft (0.3 acres)
Terrain	Steep
View / Lot	Average
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Patio Area	1,654 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	24-620-18-000
Street Address	18596 JOSEPH DR
City	GRASS VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	95949-7209
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-X
Legal Description	LOT 188 ALTA SIERRA EST #14A
Legal Subdivision	ALTA SIERRA EST #14A
Legal Lot Number	188
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4016
Census Tract	102

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	18596 JOSEPH DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7209
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 26, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Mar 22, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 26, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 26, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202220981
Prior Transfer Date	May 22, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc	0000016629
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Oct 26, 2022
Property Address	18596 JOSEPH DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7209
Document Number	0000020981
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 20
Instrument Date	Oct 24, 2022
Instrument	20220020981
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022
Title Company	PLACER 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	2518 F ST APT 1, 1, SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-3636

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020982
Date	Oct 26, 2022
Instrument	20220020982

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2052

March 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Mar 22, 2018
Property Address	18596 JOSEPH DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7209
Document Number	0000005623
Map Reference	MB3 PG20
Instrument Date	Mar 15, 2018
Instrument	20180005623
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO

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
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	18596 JOSEPH DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7209

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005624
Date	Mar 22, 2018
Instrument	20180005624

Lender

Name	FREMONT BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$500,600 (+1.99%) Land $92,800 Building $407,800
2025	$5,329.00 (+2.34%) Homeowner's exemption	$490,824 (+2%) Land $90,984 Building $399,840
2023	$5,207.00 (+14.01%) Homeowner's exemption	$481,200 Land $89,200 Building $392,000	$434,880
2022	$4,567.00

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 · 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

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 60% of the US · lower than 64% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% 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 189 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.

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