344 Alta St, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 344 Alta St, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1931
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$331,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill	$3,958 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Mortgage Aug 2020 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`008-260-008-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`008-260-008-000`
Alternative APN	`08-260-08-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	2 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	888 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	888 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1931
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Architectural Style	Traditional
Lot Area	4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
View / Lot	Average
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	264 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Patio Area	888 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Evaporative
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	08-260-08-000
Street Address	344 ALTA ST
City	GRASS VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	95945-6104
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PTN LTS 1,3 BLK 9 GV
Legal Subdivision	GRASS VALLEY
Legal Block	9
Legal Lot Number	1,3
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1014
Census Tract	503

Owner

344 Alta St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1018 CEDAR ST, CALISTOGA, CA 94515-1704
Owner Type	Individual

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
Aug 7, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 7, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Nov 15, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 5, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 15, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 15, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 5, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201923984
Last Transfer Date	Aug 1, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000019004
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Aug 7, 2020
Property Address	344 ALTA ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6104
Document Number	0000019004
Instrument Date	Aug 1, 2020
Instrument	20200019004
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

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	Joint Tenants
Address	1018 CEDAR ST, CALISTOGA, CA 94515-1704

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019005
Date	Aug 7, 2020
Instrument	20200019005

Lender

Name	AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Aug 7, 2020
Property Address	344 ALTA ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6104
Document Number	0000019006
Instrument Date	Jul 31, 2020
Instrument	19006
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	1018 CEDAR ST CALISTOGA CA 945151704, CALISTOGA, CA 94515-1704

November 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Nov 15, 2019
Property Address	344 ALTA ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6104
Document Number	0000023984
Instrument Date	Nov 11, 2019
Instrument	20190023984
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2021
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	1018 CEDAR ST, CALISTOGA, CA 94515-1704

Mortgage

Document Number	0000023985
Date	Nov 15, 2019
Instrument	20190023985

Lender

Name	AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2049

September 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Sep 5, 2018
Property Address	344 ALTA ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6104
Document Number	0000017289
Instrument Date	Aug 29, 2018
Instrument	17289
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 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	$358.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	344 ALTA ST GRASS VALLEY CA 959456104, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6104

Mortgage

Document Number	17290
Date	Sep 5, 2018
Instrument	17290

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC
Address	WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 4, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 344 Alta St was $3,958.

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		$369,231 (+2%) Land $78,084 Building $291,147
2025	$3,958.00	$361,992 Land $76,553 Building $285,439
2023	$3,784.00 (+0.91%)	$347,937 Land $73,581 Building $274,356	$386,100
2022	$3,750.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 344 Alta St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
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

Wildfire risk around 344 Alta 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.

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 496 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, DigitalPath, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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