Nevada County property record for 18697 Cougar Ct, Grass Valley, CA 95949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,746 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 9.41 acres (410,335 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,037 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Aug 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-400-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 026-400-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,746 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Basement Area | 510 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 410,335 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Well |
| Old Parcel Number | 26-400-09-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18697 COUGAR CT |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95949-7023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-10 |
| Legal Description | LOT 24 RESUB ALTA SIERRA RNCH |
| Legal Subdivision | RESUB ALTA SIERRA RNCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 107 |
18697 Cougar Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2016.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18697 COUGAR CT, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20169339 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003855 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 18697 COUGAR CT, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7023 |
| Document Number | 0000019413 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250019413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18697 COUGAR CT, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7023 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Property Address | 18697 COUGAR CT, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7023 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18697 COUGAR CT, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7023 |
| Document Number | 0000026668 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210026668 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Property Address | 18697 COUGAR CT, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7023 |
| Document Number | 0000019635 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 18697 COUGAR CT GRASS VALLEY CA 959497023, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7023 |
| Document Number | 0000019635 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19635 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 3, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18697 Cougar Ct was $5,037.
Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $440,719 (+2%) Land $181,117 Building $259,602 | ||
| 2025 | $5,037.00 | $432,078 Land $177,566 Building $254,512 | |
| 2023 | $4,840.00 (+1.98%) | $415,302 Land $170,672 Building $244,630 | $500,670 |
| 2022 | $4,746.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18697 Cougar Ct 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 | 3 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 risk around 18697 Cougar Ct is very high, ranking above 94% of the US, with a 0.9% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 94% of the US · above 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.9% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Cal.net, Optimum, SmarterBroadband, Verizon.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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