Nevada County property record for 556 Whiting St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,283 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,990 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 029-230-014-000 |
| Primary APN | 029-230-014-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,283 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,283 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 1,283 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 29-230-14-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 556 WHITING ST |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-7521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PTN LOTS 14,16 BLK 12 GV |
| Legal Subdivision | GRASS VALLEY |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,16 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
556 Whiting St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 556 WHITING ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20167818 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000035978 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 556 WHITING ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7521 |
| Document Number | 0000035978 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210035978 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 556 WHITING ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7521 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 556 Whiting St was $2,990 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% from the year before.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $283,747 (+2%) Land $84,518 Building $199,229 | ||
| 2025 | $2,990.00 (+2.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $278,184 Land $82,861 Building $195,323 | |
| 2024 | $2,926.00 (+2.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,855.00 (+0.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $267,385 Land $79,645 Building $187,740 | $338,760 |
| 2022 | $2,843.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 556 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 556 Whiting St is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · lower than 60% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 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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