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$367,346$900 / 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 85How 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 $545,000 on Sep 11, 2023

2478 RIDGE RD

GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
1
Beds
1
Baths
408 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.
1.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1892
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$367K
$311K low$423K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$545,000 · Sep 11, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,086 (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.$567,018 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$156,060
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$410,958
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$555,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$477,000

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.1930
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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 · 408 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Nevada Union High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Lyman Gilmore Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi

District: Nevada Joint Union High 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

2478 Ridge Rd 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 92% of homes in Nevada County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Grass Valley 95945
  • Among the smallest homes in Grass Valley 95945
  • Among the oldest 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
$256K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 12% 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$367,346
CheaperTypical $509,414Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$900
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area408 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.66 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1892
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 2478 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrass Valley 95945Nevada County
Estimated valuepricier than$367,34612% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$900almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than408 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than1.33 ac60% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than18924% of homesalmost no homes

About 2478 Ridge Rd

How much is 2478 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2478 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA is $367,346 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $311,493 to $423,199. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2478 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA last sell?

2478 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA last sold on Sep 11, 2023 for $545,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2478 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA?

2478 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 408 square feet of living space.

When was 2478 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA built?

2478 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA was built in 1892, making it 134 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2478 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA?

2478 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA is assigned to Nevada Union High School (high), rated B+; Lyman Gilmore Middle School (middle), rated C; Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Nevada Joint Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2478 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA compare to other homes in Grass Valley 95945?

Among the 9,193 homes in Grass Valley 95945, it is worth more than 12% of them ($367,346 against a typical $509,414), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($900 against a typical $337), it is bigger than almost none of them (408 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (1.33 ac against a typical 0.66 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1892 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Nevada County, it is worth more than 8% 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 2478 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2478 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA was $6,086. The county assessed it at $567,018.

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