Nevada County property record for 226 Rhode Island St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,188 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $477,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,183 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 029-140-043-000 |
| Primary APN | 029-140-043-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,188 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,324 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 2,188 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 29-140-43-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 226 RHODE ISLAND ST |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-7151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PCL 1A PM 17/123 PTN 34-16-8 |
| Legal Range | 8E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST GRASS VALLEY |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | A1&B |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 502 |
226 Rhode Island St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 RHODE ISLAND ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7151 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHICAGO MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202115559 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011108 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 226 RHODE ISLAND ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7151 |
| Document Number | 0000015559 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 123 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210015559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 226 RHODE ISLAND ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7151 |
| Document Number | 0000015560 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210015560 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 226 RHODE ISLAND ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7151 |
| Document Number | 0000013559 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 123 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170013559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 226 RHODE ISLAND ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7151 |
| Document Number | 0000013560 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170013560 |
| Name | CHICAGO MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Rhode Island St was $5,183.
Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $486,300 (+1.98%) Land $101,900 Building $384,400 | ||
| 2025 | $5,183.00 | $476,850 Land $99,960 Building $376,890 | |
| 2023 | $5,051.00 (-4.84%) | $467,500 Land $98,000 Building $369,500 | $555,840 |
| 2022 | $5,308.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 226 Rhode Island St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 226 Rhode Island St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF GRASS VALLEY serves 4,947 people · EPA ID CA2910001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 440 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.
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