Nevada County property record for 20495 Johnston Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,027 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 3.41 acres (148,540 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,409 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 056-240-037-000 |
| Primary APN | 056-240-037-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,027 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,027 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 148,540 sqft |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 2,027 sqft |
| Water Source | Well |
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| Old Parcel Number | 56-240-37-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20495 JOHNSTON DR |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95949-7715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG-5 |
| Legal Description | PCL D PM 4/140 |
| Legal Subdivision | HANK EBERT |
| Legal Lot Number | D |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 105 |
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10556 COMBIE RD, AUBURN, CA 95602-8908 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 5, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20179702 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009702 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 20495 JOHNSTON DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7715 |
| Document Number | 0000005311 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230005311 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20495 JOHNSTON DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7715 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 20495 JOHNSTON DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7715 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 20495 JOHNSTON DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7715 |
| Document Number | 0000009702 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 140 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170009702 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22547 SUNSET RIDGE DR, AUBURN, CA 95602-8392 |
| Document Number | 0000009703 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170009703 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
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 | $208,755 (+2%) Land $71,024 Building $137,731 | ||
| 2025 | $2,409.00 (+10.4%) | $204,663 (+10.81%) Land $69,632 Building $135,031 | |
| 2023 | $2,182.00 (+2.15%) | $184,703 Land $65,189 Building $119,514 | $373,320 |
| 2022 | $2,136.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 91% of the US · above 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, DigitalPath, T-Mobile.
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