401 Washington St, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 401 Washington St, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,010 sqft · built 1936
Lot Size	0.72 acres (31,363 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$316,000 (Nov 2003)
Tax Bill	$4,814 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Transfer Nov 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`008-280-011-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`008-280-011-000`
Alternative APN	`08-280-11-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	2 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,010 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,010 sqft
2nd Floor Area	160 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1936
Effective Year Built	Effective 1936
Architectural Style	Traditional
Lot Area	31,363 sqft (0.72 acres)
View / Lot	Average
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	860 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Patio Area	400 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	08-280-11-000
Street Address	401 WASHINGTON ST
City	GRASS VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	95945-6333
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 5 BLK 1 PTN LOT 2 BLK 3 GV
Legal Subdivision	GRASS VALLEY
Legal Block	1,3
Legal Lot Number	5,2
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4002
Census Tract	504

Owner

401 Washington St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	401 WASHINGTON ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6333
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
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
Nov 19, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Nov 19, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHERN SIERRA FINANCIAL SERVICES
Jun 29, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 3, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 3, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200358665
Last Transfer Date	Nov 13, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000031738
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Nov 19, 2020
Property Address	401 WASHINGTON ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6333
Document Number	0000031738
Instrument Date	Nov 13, 2020
Instrument	31738
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 10, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	401 WASHINGON ST GRASS VALLEY CA 95945, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945

November 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Nov 19, 2020
Property Address	401 WASHINGTON ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6333
Document Number	0000031736
Instrument Date	Nov 13, 2020
Instrument	20200031736
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	401 WASHINGTON ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6333

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031737
Date	Nov 19, 2020
Instrument	20200031737

Lender

Name	NORTHERN SIERRA FINANCIAL SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

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

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Jun 29, 2017
Property Address	401 WASHINGTON ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6333
Document Number	0000014235
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2017
Instrument	14235
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	401 WASHINGTON ST GRASS VALLEY CA 959456333, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6333

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Washington St was $4,814 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$458,253 (+2%) Land $217,526 Building $240,727
2025	$4,814.00 Homeowner's exemption	$449,268 Land $213,261 Building $236,007
2023	$4,599.00 (+0.94%) Homeowner's exemption	$431,825 Land $204,981 Building $226,844	$570,150
2022	$4,556.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 401 Washington 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 401 Washington St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% 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 347 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, DigitalPath, GeoLinks.

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