438 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 438 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Property Summary

Property Type	Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details	2,464 sqft
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$123,500 (Aug 2024)
Tax Bill	$4,271 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2019 Transfer Sep 2019 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`009-280-025-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`009-280-025-000`
Alternative APN	`09-280-25-000`

Interior

Building Area	2,464 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Lot Area	6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Patio Area	2,464 sqft

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	09-280-25-000
Street Address	438 COLFAX AVE
City	GRASS VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	95945-6840
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal Description	PTN LOT 1 BLK A KENDALLCO ETC
Legal Subdivision	KENDALLCO ETC
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	GRASS VALLEY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3020
Census Tract	602

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	8497 FELTON CREST WAY, ELK GROVE, CA 95624-4523
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 5, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.
Sep 5, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.
Sep 5, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 23, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 23, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 5, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202413538
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 29, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000017134
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Sep 5, 2019
Property Address	438 COLFAX AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6883
Document Number	0000017133
Instrument Date	Aug 29, 2019
Instrument	17133
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Sep 5, 2019
Property Address	438 COLFAX AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6883
Document Number	0000017134
Instrument Date	Aug 29, 2019
Instrument	17134
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	2427 JOORDOAN RANCH RD ELK GROVE CA 95624, ELK GROVE, CA 95624

September 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	Sep 5, 2019
Property Address	438 COLFAX AVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6883
Document Number	0000017131
Instrument Date	Aug 29, 2019
Instrument	17131
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$407.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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
2026		$405,761 (+2%) Land $142,380 Building $263,381
2025	$4,271.00 (+2.89%)	$397,806 (+2.28%) Land $139,589 Building $258,217
2023	$4,151.00 (+0.87%)	$388,932 Land $136,651 Building $252,281
2022	$4,115.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	Yes
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies	7 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

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.

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 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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