Nevada County property record for 230 E Empire St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,385 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (39,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,450 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-610-031-000 |
| Primary APN | 009-610-031-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,385 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,385 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 39,204 sqft (0.9 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 2,200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 09-610-31-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 230 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-7333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OS |
| Legal Description | PTN PCL A PM 16/127 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Empire Mine listed 1977 · 15 contributing resources · NRIS 77000318 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
230 E Empire St is held in a trust since July 2000.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 230 E EMPIRE ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7333 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 12, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021333 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 230 E Empire St was $1,450.
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 | $136,428 (+2%) Land $3,715 Building $132,713 | ||
| 2025 | $1,450.00 | $133,754 Land $3,643 Building $130,111 | |
| 2023 | $1,383.00 (+4.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $128,561 Land $3,502 Building $125,059 | $506,250 |
| 2022 | $1,325.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 230 E Empire St 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 230 E Empire St is high, ranking above 86% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 86% of the US · above 67% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 209 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.
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