Nevada County property record for 859 Morgan Ranch Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $467,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,238 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage May 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-970-044-000 |
| Primary APN | 008-970-044-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 652 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 625 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 08-970-44-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 859 MORGAN RANCH DR |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95945-9761 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 264 MORGAN RANCH 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORGAN RANCH 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 264 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEVADA CITY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
859 Morgan Ranch Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 859 MORGAN RANCH DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-9761 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CLEARPATH LENDING |
| May 20, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 30, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200517076 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017755 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Property Address | 859 MORGAN RANCH DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-9761 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 859 MORGAN RANCH DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-9761 |
| Document Number | 0000016646 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210016646 |
| Name | CLEARPATH LENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 859 MORGAN RANCH DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-9761 |
| Document Number | 0000017755 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 115 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210017755 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 859 MORGAN RANCH DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-9761 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Property Address | 859 MORGAN RANCH DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-9761 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000019199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170019199 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TROY, MI 48083 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 859 Morgan Ranch Dr was $7,238 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Nevada County |
| 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 | $680,675 (+2%) Land $263,022 Building $417,653 | ||
| 2025 | $7,238.00 Homeowner's exemption | $667,329 Land $257,865 Building $409,464 | |
| 2023 | $6,915.00 (+0.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $641,417 Land $247,852 Building $393,565 | $584,730 |
| 2022 | $6,848.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 859 Morgan Ranch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 859 Morgan Ranch Dr is very high, ranking above 94% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 94% of the US · above 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
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 | NEVADA ID - E. GEORGE, BANNER MOUNTAIN serves 17,154 people · EPA ID CA2910004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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