Nevada County property record for 20596 Golden Bear Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,509 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,919 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054-250-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 054-250-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,509 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,509 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 962 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 1,509 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Well |
| Old Parcel Number | 54-250-01-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20596 GOLDEN BEAR DR |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95949-7424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AE-40 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BEAR HOLLOW PM 13/174 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR HOLLOW PM 13/174 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
20596 Golden Bear Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2016.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20596 GOLDEN BEAR DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199915620 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 31, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011454 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Property Address | 20596 GOLDEN BEAR DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7424 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20596 GOLDEN BEAR DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7424 |
| Document Number | 0000003314 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210003314 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20596 Golden Bear Dr was $2,919 with a veteran's exemption.
Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Elementary School District | Clear Creek Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Nevada Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $419,785 (+2%) Land $143,903 Building $275,882 | ||
| 2025 | $2,919.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $411,555 Land $141,082 Building $270,473 | |
| 2023 | $2,719.00 (-1.2%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $395,575 Land $135,604 Building $259,971 | $300,600 |
| 2022 | $2,752.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20596 Golden Bear Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 20596 Golden Bear Dr is very high, ranking above 92% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 92% of the US · above 75% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Skyhi Broadband.
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