Nevada County property record for 656 Brighton St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 718 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,896 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 029-120-011-000 |
| Primary APN | 029-120-011-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 718 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 718 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Patio Area | 718 sqft |
| Guest House | 598 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 29-120-11-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 656 BRIGHTON ST |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-7055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PTN LOT 4 BLK 6 GV |
| Legal Subdivision | GRASS VALLEY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 502 |
656 Brighton St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15700 TURQUOISE PL, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-8870 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201616845 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008368 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 656 BRIGHTON ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-7055 |
| Document Number | 0000008368 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230008368 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 15700 TURQUOISE PL, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-8870 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 656 Brighton St was $3,896.
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 | $361,051 (+2%) Land $100,619 Building $260,432 | ||
| 2025 | $3,896.00 | $353,973 Land $98,647 Building $255,326 | |
| 2023 | $3,725.00 (+0.89%) | $340,229 (+2%) Land $94,817 Building $245,412 | $402,930 |
| 2022 | $3,692.00 | $333,558 Land $92,958 Building $240,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 656 Brighton 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 656 Brighton St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 440 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, GeoLinks.
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