196 Celesta Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 196 Celesta Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$405,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$4,773 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Transfer Oct 2020 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`008-820-020-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`008-820-020-000`
Alternative APN	`08-820-20-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,300 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,300 sqft
2nd Floor Area	168 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1983
Effective Year Built	Effective 2010
Architectural Style	Traditional
Lot Area	7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Terrain	Above Road/Slope
View / Lot	Average
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	600 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Patio Area	866 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	08-820-20-000
Street Address	196 CELESTA DR
City	GRASS VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	95945-5649
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 20 BROADVIEW ESTATES
Legal Subdivision	BROADVIEW ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	504

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	196 CELESTA DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-5649
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 10, 2022	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Oct 15, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
May 13, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Oct 31, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DIRECT HM LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 13, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202027425
Last Transfer Date	Nov 3, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000021922
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Nov 10, 2022
Property Address	196 CELESTA DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-5649
Document Number	0000021922
Map Reference	MB 7 PG 30
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2022
Instrument	20220021922
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 30, 2022
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	196 CELESTA DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-5649

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Oct 15, 2020
Property Address	196 CELESTA DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-5649
Document Number	0000027425
Instrument Date	Oct 13, 2020
Instrument	27425
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$446.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	196 CELESTA DR GRASS VALLEY CA 959455649, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-5649

May 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	May 13, 2020
Property Address	196 CELESTA DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-5649
Document Number	0000010427
Map Reference	MB 7 PG 30
Instrument Date	May 11, 2020
Instrument	20200010427
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN 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	196 CELESTA DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-5649

Mortgage

Document Number	0000010428
Date	May 13, 2020
Instrument	20200010428

Lender

Name	COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Property Address	196 CELESTA DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-5649
Document Number	0000024942
Instrument Date	Oct 31, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE-INLAND EMPIRE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	196 CELESTA DR GRASS VALLEY CA 959455649, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-5649

Mortgage

Document Number	0000024942
Date	Nov 8, 2017
Instrument	24942

Lender

Name	DIRECT HM LNDG
Address	CORONA, CA 92883

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 7, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Nevada County
Municipality	Grass Valley City
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		$447,149 (+2%) Land $110,406 Building $336,743
2025	$4,773.00 (+2.14%)	$438,383 (+4.04%) Land $108,242 Building $330,141
2024	$4,673.00 (+2.43%)
2023	$4,562.00 (+0.91%)	$421,362 Land $104,040 Building $317,322	$380,250
2022	$4,521.00

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

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 78% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 - E. GEORGE, BANNER MOUNTAIN serves 17,154 people · EPA ID CA2910004
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 347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless	100 / 25
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, DigitalPath, GeoLinks.

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