Nevada County property record for 260 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,448 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,257 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 008-470-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 008-470-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,448 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 08-470-09-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 260 COLFAX AVE |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-6844 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | PTN LOT 12 BLK 34 GRASS VALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | GRASS VALLEY |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
260 Colfax Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust since February 2025.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 260 COLFAX AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6844 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200719578 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001719 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 260 Colfax Ave was $4,257.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $407,276 (+2%) Land $239,147 Building $168,129 | |
| 2025 | $4,257.00 | $399,291 Land $234,458 Building $164,833 |
| 2023 | $4,068.00 (+0.87%) | $383,787 Land $225,354 Building $158,433 |
| 2022 | $4,033.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 260 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 risk around 260 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.
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 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.
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