Nevada County property record for 257 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Architecture Style | Traditional |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
| Square Footage | 1,065 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,029.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 008-472-007-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,065 sqft Gross Area |
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| 1st Floor | 1,065 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional Style |
| Fire Resistance Class | Specialized buildings that do not fit in any of the above categories. |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Patio Area | 1,065 sqft Patio |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Old Parcel Number | 08-472-07-000 |
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| Street Address | 257 COLFAX AVE |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-6843 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | PTNS LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 36 GR VLLY |
| Legal Subdivision | GRASS VALLEY |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
Source: Nevada County records · APN 008-472-007-000
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19758 ECHO BLUE DR, PENN VALLEY, CA 95946-9414 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| May 03, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 09, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20266545 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005569 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 257 COLFAX AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6843 |
| Document Number | 0000006545 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 01, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266545 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 06, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $66,660.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 19758 ECHO BLUE DR, PENN VALLEY, CA 95946-9414 |
| Document Number | 0000006546, |
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| Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266546 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 6.11% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | May 03, 2023 |
| Property Address | 257 COLFAX AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6843 |
| Document Number | 0000005569 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230005569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16550 PERIMETER RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7614 |
Source: Nevada County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $289,784 (+2%) Land $193,192 Building $96,592 | |
| 2025 | $3,029.00 (+2.12%) | $284,103 (+4.04%) Land $189,404 Building $94,699 |
| 2024 | $2,966.00 (+2.45%) | |
| 2023 | $2,895.00 (+0.91%) | $273,073 Land $182,050 Building $91,023 |
| 2022 | $2,869.00 |
257 Colfax Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Nevada County (06057C), updated August 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate flood hazard · within the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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