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$1,310,704$331 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,400,000 on May 24, 2023

12840 ELSTER PL

GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,965 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.
44.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.3M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,400,000 · May 24, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,502 (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.$1,485,691 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$265,302
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,220,389
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,456,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,232,550

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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 3,965 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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

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

E
Clear Creek Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Bear River High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.2 mi

District: Clear Creek Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95949These 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.76
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 100.94

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.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,705
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.163 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,916
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,756
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

12840 Elster Pl 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Grass Valley 95949
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Grass Valley 95949
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Grass Valley 95949
  • Among the largest lots in Nevada County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Grass Valley 95949

What homes are worth in Grass Valley 95949

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

This home
$294K$1.1M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Grass Valley 95949.

How it measures up in Grass Valley 95949

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grass Valley 95949.

Estimated value$1,310,704
CheaperTypical $538,927Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$331
CheaperTypical $294Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area3,965 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,792 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size44.46 ac
SmallerTypical 2.66 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 12840 Elster Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrass Valley 95949Nevada County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,310,704almost all homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33173% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than3,965 ft²97% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than44.46 ac95% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than200287% of homes85% of homes

About 12840 Elster Pl

How much is 12840 Elster Pl, Grass Valley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12840 Elster Pl, Grass Valley, CA is $1,310,704 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,264,267 to $1,357,142. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12840 Elster Pl, Grass Valley, CA last sell?

12840 Elster Pl, Grass Valley, CA last sold on May 24, 2023 for $1,400,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12840 Elster Pl, Grass Valley, CA?

12840 Elster Pl, Grass Valley, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 3,965 square feet of living space.

When was 12840 Elster Pl, Grass Valley, CA built?

12840 Elster Pl, Grass Valley, CA was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12840 Elster Pl, Grass Valley, CA?

12840 Elster Pl, Grass Valley, CA is assigned to Clear Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Bear River High School (high), rated A. All sit in Clear Creek Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12840 Elster Pl, Grass Valley, CA compare to other homes in Grass Valley 95949?

Among the 8,859 homes in Grass Valley 95949, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,310,704 against a typical $538,927), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($331 against a typical $294), it is bigger than 97% of them (3,965 ft² against a typical 1,792 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (44.46 ac against a typical 2.66 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2002 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Nevada County, it is worth more than 91% 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 12840 Elster Pl, Grass Valley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12840 Elster Pl, Grass Valley, CA was $15,502. The county assessed it at $1,485,691.

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