20496 Johnston Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95949 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 20496 Johnston Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95949

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,094 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	4.16 acres (181,645 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$360,000 (Oct 2002)
Tax Bill	$5,648 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2017 Mortgage Dec 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`056-240-033-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`056-240-033-000`
Alternative APN	`56-240-33-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,094 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,094 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Traditional
Lot Area	181,645 sqft
Terrain	Rolling
View / Lot	Average
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	620 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area	2,094 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	56-240-33-000
Street Address	20496 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 C PM 3/220
Legal Subdivision	NACHTENGALE
Legal Lot Number	C
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	105

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	20496 JOHNSTON DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7715
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 7, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer BANK OF AMERICA
Dec 7, 2017	Affidavit of Death, Transfer TITLE 365

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 21, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 21, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200242090
Last Transfer Date	Nov 15, 2017
Transfer Doc	0000027390
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Dec 7, 2017
Property Address	20496 JOHNSTON DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7715
Document Number	0000027391
Instrument Date	Nov 15, 2017
Instrument	27391
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	TITLE 365

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	20496 JOHNSTON DR GRASS VALLEY CA 959497715, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7715

Mortgage

Document Number	27627
Date	Dec 7, 2017
Instrument	27627

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA
Type	Bank
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 6, 2047

December 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Dec 7, 2017
Property Address	20496 JOHNSTON DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7715
Document Number	0000027390
Instrument Date	Oct 26, 2017
Instrument	27390
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	TITLE 365

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20496 JOHNSTON DR GRASS VALLEY CA 959497715, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7715

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		$531,803 (+2%) Land $103,397 Building $428,406
2025	$5,648.00 (+4.3%) Homeowner's exemption	$521,376 (+4.04%) Land $101,370 Building $420,006
2023	$5,415.00 (+2.13%) Homeowner's exemption	$501,133 Land $97,435 Building $403,698	$742,950
2022	$5,302.00

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	Very High above 91% of the US · above 75% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	1% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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.

Internet Providers

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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