Nevada County property record for 551 Whiting St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,133 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,632 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 029-230-011-000 |
| Primary APN | 029-230-011-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,133 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,133 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Patio Area | 3,133 sqft |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 29-230-11-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 WHITING ST |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-7520 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | PTN LOT 7 BLK 13 S GV |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH GRASS VALLEY |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
551 Whiting St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2014.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12734 LOOKOUT CIR, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9691 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20146223 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Whiting St was $2,632.
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 | $250,062 (+2%) Land $75,015 Building $175,047 | |
| 2025 | $2,632.00 | $245,160 Land $73,545 Building $171,615 |
| 2023 | $2,498.00 (+0.89%) | $235,641 Land $70,690 Building $164,951 |
| 2022 | $2,476.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 551 Whiting 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 risk around 551 Whiting St is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 42% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 389 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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