Nevada County property record for 420 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,696 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $6,779 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 009-260-038-000 |
| Primary APN | 009-260-038-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 5 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,696 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,904 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 5,696 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 09-260-38-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 420 COLFAX AVE |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-6814 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | PCL 2 PM 12/15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15714 LAKE VERA PURDON RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9427 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200118038 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000065710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $614,770 (+2%) Land $153,686 Building $461,084 | |
| 2025 | $6,779.00 (+4.28%) | $602,717 (+4.04%) Land $150,673 Building $452,044 |
| 2023 | $6,501.00 (+0.93%) | $579,315 Land $144,823 Building $434,492 |
| 2022 | $6,441.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · lower than 63% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 125 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: GeoLinks, Race Communications.
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