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$422,200$334 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $350,000 on Jan 21, 2022

127 W EMPIRE ST

GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,264 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$422K
$392K low$453K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Jan 21, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,059 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$378,849 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,769
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$303,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$371,422
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$364,950

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyNEVADA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1950
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 200 ft²

Transaction History(17)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Bell Hill AcademyB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Lyman Gilmore Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Nevada Union High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Grass Valley Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95945These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,965
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.362 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,899
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,570
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

127 W Empire St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 84% of homes in Nevada County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Nevada County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Grass Valley 95945
  • Older than 96% of homes in Nevada County

What homes are worth in Grass Valley 95945

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$260K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Grass Valley 95945.

How it measures up in Grass Valley 95945

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grass Valley 95945.

Estimated value$422,200
CheaperTypical $508,484Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$334
CheaperTypical $338Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,264 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,517 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.64 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 127 W Empire St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrass Valley 95945Nevada County
Estimated valuepricier than$422,20025% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33447% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,264 ft²31% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²3% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than193110% of homes4% of homes

About 127 W Empire St

How much is 127 W Empire St, Grass Valley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 127 W Empire St, Grass Valley, CA is $422,200 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $391,547 to $452,853. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 127 W Empire St, Grass Valley, CA last sell?

127 W Empire St, Grass Valley, CA last sold on Jan 21, 2022 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 9 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 127 W Empire St, Grass Valley, CA?

127 W Empire St, Grass Valley, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,264 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 127 W Empire St, Grass Valley, CA built?

127 W Empire St, Grass Valley, CA was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 127 W Empire St, Grass Valley, CA?

127 W Empire St, Grass Valley, CA is assigned to Bell Hill Academy (elementary), rated B+; Lyman Gilmore Middle School (middle), rated C; Nevada Union High School (high), rated B. All sit in Grass Valley Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 127 W Empire St, Grass Valley, CA compare to other homes in Grass Valley 95945?

Among the 9,192 homes in Grass Valley 95945, it is worth more than 25% of them ($422,200 against a typical $508,484), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($334 against a typical $338), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,264 ft² against a typical 1,517 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.64 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1931 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Nevada County, it is worth more than 16% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 127 W Empire St, Grass Valley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 127 W Empire St, Grass Valley, CA was $4,059. The county assessed it at $378,849.

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