$500,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2025

11821 Polaris Dr Grass Valley, CA 95949

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,634 Sq Ft
0.96 Acres

Recently Sold

$306 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Ranch Style House
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome Home to this beautiful 3-bd 2-bath home, nestled on a serene .96 acre lot with gorgeous pines, one of Grass Valley's most sought-after neighborhoods. This country retreat offers the perfect blend of peaceful living and convenient access to local amenities, outdoor adventures, lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. You will enjoy being a short drive from the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Step inside to discover real hardwood floors with a spacious and inviting layout. The living room features a cozy fireplace adorned with a custom cedar mantle, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen boasts stunning custom cedar countertops, offering both style and functionality for the home chef. Appreciate the updates and oversized great room, complete with its own wood-burning stove, offering endless possibilities if you're looking for a separate space for Homeschooling, Office, game room, gym or a private retreat, This is it. Outside the expansive lot is a blank slate for all of your landscaping and entertaining desires featuring mature pear, plum, and apple trees equipped with a 1500g holding tank for added water storage. You will also find 3 sheds, plenty of space to park your RV/Boat/4x4 toys and even potential to add an ADU for family and friends extended stays.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Williams

Neighborhood Housing Resource, Inc. License #01952026 Listed on: 03/13/2025

Co-Listed By

Taylor Cherry

Neighborhood Housing Resource, Inc. License #02238098

Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine Katches

Sierra Pacific Real Estate License #01724739

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,608

Year Built

  • Built in 1960 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.96 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Aluminum or Metal Fence
  • Irregular Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Ranch Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Raised Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,634 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Kitchen Island
  • Wood Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Wall Furnace
  • 220 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-250-003-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,608

Year Built

Built in 1960 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Remodeled Updated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Remodeled/Updated Desc: Kitchen 0-5YR, Other-Rmks 0-5YR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Pellet Stove, Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Other Counter, Pantry Cabinet, Island, Kitchen/Family Combo, Wood Counter
  • Living Room Features: Great Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Street Entrance
  • Price Per Square Foot: 306.00
  • Square Footage: 1634.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop, Outbuilding, Other
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Wood
  • Disclosures/Documents: Sewer or Septic Report
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Metal
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Listing Price: 525000.00
  • Lot Features: Garden, Shape Irregular
  • New Construction: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio
  • Pool: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Topography: Rolling,Level,Trees Many,Rolling,Level,Trees Many
  • Land Use: Plantable, Farm, Ranch, Residential, Pasture

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: RV Access, Garage Facing Front

Utilities

  • Security: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Utilities: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating: Pellet Stove, Gas, Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Nevada Joint Union

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Irrigation: Irrigation Available, Public District, See Remarks, Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9600
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 41818.00

Rental Info

  • Lease Type: Net

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 053-250-003-000
  • Bonds/Assessments/Taxes: Unknown

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Nevada

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2025
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Mtn Enterprise Llc
Bought by
Aurand Justin and Silvey Adrien
Seller's Agent
Michelle Williams
Neighborhood Housing Resource, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Katches
Sierra Pacific Real Estate
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.76%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$500,205

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$205
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2023
Sold by
Fay S Wales Living Trust
Bought by
Mtn Enterprise Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2017
Sold by
Wales Fay S and John And Fay Wales Trust
Bought by
Wales Fay S and Fay S Wales Living Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $500,500 Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $400,000 Old Republic Title
Gift Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Off Market $500,000 -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Sold $500,000 -4.8% $306 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $525,000 -- $321 / Sq Ft
Source: MetroList

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,608 $416,160 $104,040 $312,120
2024 $998 $408,000 $102,000 $306,000
2023 $998 $70,347 $10,783 $59,564
2022 $985 $68,969 $10,572 $58,397
2021 $948 $67,617 $10,365 $57,252
2020 $943 $66,924 $10,259 $56,665
2019 $834 $65,612 $10,058 $55,554
2018 $825 $64,326 $9,861 $54,465
2017 $793 $63,066 $9,668 $53,398
2016 $766 $61,830 $9,479 $52,351
2015 $753 $60,902 $9,337 $51,565
2014 $753 $59,710 $9,155 $50,555
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MetroList

MLS Number: 225030668

MetroList

APN: 053-250-003-000