238 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 238 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size	0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$225,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,695 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Mortgage Nov 2020 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`008-470-004-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`008-470-004-000`
Alternative APN	`08-470-04-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,140 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,140 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1880
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Architectural Style	Traditional
Lot Area	9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Terrain	Above Road/Slope
View / Lot	Average
Porch	Porch
Patio Area	1,140 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	08-470-04-000
Street Address	238 COLFAX AVE
City	GRASS VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	95945-6844
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PTN LOT 7 BLK 34 GV
Legal Subdivision	GRASS VALLEY
Legal Block	34
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2024
Census Tract	602

Owner

238 Colfax Ave is held in a trust since December 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	3225 MCLEOD DR, 777, LAS VEGAS, NV 89121-2257
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 14, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMEXPRESS MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 4, 2020	Affidavit of Death, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.
Nov 4, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit SMITH L D & A L TRUST (RT)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 4, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 4, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202030030
Last Transfer Date	Dec 13, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000038951
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Dec 14, 2021
Property Address	238 COLFAX AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6844
Document Number	0000038951
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2021
Instrument	20210038951
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	238 COLFAX AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6844

Mortgage

Document Number	0000038952
Date	Dec 14, 2021
Instrument	20210038952

Lender

Name	HOMEXPRESS MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

November 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Nov 4, 2020
Property Address	238 COLFAX AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6844
Document Number	0000030029
Instrument Date	Oct 26, 2020
Instrument	30029
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 24, 2020
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	238 COLFAX AVE GRASS VALLEY CA 959456844, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6844

November 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Nov 4, 2020
Property Address	238 COLFAX AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6844
Document Number	0000030030
Instrument Date	Oct 26, 2020
Instrument	30030
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 24, 2020
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$248.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	12177 ELM CT AUBURN CA 956028151, AUBURN, CA 95602-8151

Mortgage

Document Number	30031
Date	Nov 4, 2020
Instrument	30031

Lender

Name	SMITH L D & A L TRUST (RT)
Address	2991 PINEWOOD RUN, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684-4920

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 238 Colfax Ave was $2,695.

Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$248,415 (+2%) Land $77,284 Building $171,131
2025	$2,695.00	$243,545 Land $75,769 Building $167,776
2023	$2,577.00 (+0.94%)	$234,090 Land $72,828 Building $161,262	$257,580
2022	$2,553.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 238 Colfax Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 238 Colfax Ave is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 550 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, GeoLinks, Race Communications.

Nearby Properties on Colfax Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures