NOT LISTED FOR SALE

136 W Empire St Grass Valley, CA 95945

Estimated Value: $335,000 - $377,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
780 Sq Ft
$456/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2023

Last sale price $339,500 $435 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,141/month

Highlights

  • Near a National Forest
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bay Window
  • No HOA
  • Front Porch
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window

About This Home

As of November 2023

Fall in love with this charming 2+1 cottage in Grass Valley. GREAT INVESTMENT POTENTIAL. Enter to the living room filled with natural light and accented with a large bay window and wood burning stove. The adjacent dining room features a large credenza adding additional storage. There are two spacious bedrooms. The bathroom has been updated with tile floors, pedestal sink and fixtures. An efficient kitchen provides plenty of storage and workspace. The low maintenance back yard contains a garden and storage unit. Existing furniture may be purchased separately. Driveway recently resurfaced with compacted gravel. Conveniently located 5 minutes to Nevada City, 1 hour to Truckee and 1-1/2 hours to Lake Tahoe. Grass Valley is known for its historical significance, local wineries and breweries, great restaurants, outdoor activities and quality of life while being surrounded by the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Foothills.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Merideth Hasson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00954955 Listed on: 10/13/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Cherie DeAndrea

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01260492

Last Buyer's Agent

Merideth Hasson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00954955 Listed on: 10/13/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 780 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Urban Location

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Wall Furnace
  • Septic Type Unknown
  • Phone Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 12 / 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number 029190021000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest
  • Mountainous Community

Recreation

  • Park
  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

2,614 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Washer /Dryer, Refrigerator (without warranty) credenza in dining room, storage unit.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 029190021000
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 780.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 435.26
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Living Room
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Unknown
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Blm/National Forest, Hiking, Horse Trails, Park, Mountainous, Urban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2614.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0600

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2614.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 8
  • Tax Census Tract: 6.02
  • Tax Lot: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2023
Closed on
Dec 7, 2023
Sold by
Smalley Steven Paul
Bought by
Steven Smalley Family Trust and Smalley
Seller's Agent
Merideth Hasson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Merideth Hasson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$339,950
Sold Price
$339,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$450
-0.13%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$355,412

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,912
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.04%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2023
Closed on
Oct 17, 2023
Sold by
Renee K Ramsey Living Trust
Bought by
Smalley Steven P
Seller's Agent
Merideth Hasson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Merideth Hasson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$339,950
Sold Price
$339,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$450
-0.13%
Views
39

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2016
Closed on
Jun 28, 2016
Sold by
Hooper Timothy J
Bought by
Ramsey Renee K and The Renee K Ramsey Living Trus
Seller's Agent
Susan Walker
Century 21 Cornerstone Realty
Buyer's Agent
Renate Otto
Network Real Estate
List Price
$229,000
Sold Price
$229,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2012
Sold by
Hooper Timothy J and Peterson Alexandra L
Bought by
Hooper Timothy J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2007
Sold by
Tassone David and Tassone Holly
Bought by
Hooper Timothy J and Hooper Alexandra L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2001
Sold by
Mills Robert F and Mills Robert A
Bought by
Tassone David and Tassone Holly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,400
Interest Rate
7.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2001
Sold by
Pollace Michelle
Bought by
Mills Robert A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,400
Interest Rate
7.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1996
Sold by
Mills Robert F
Bought by
Mills Robert F and Mills Robert A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Steven Smalley Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Smalley Steven P $340,000 California Title Company
Ramsey Renee K $229,000 Placer Title Company
Hooper Timothy J -- None Available
Hooper Timothy J $240,000 Placer Title Company
Tassone David $98,000 First American Title Ins Co
Mills Robert A -- First American Title Ins Co
Mills Robert F -- California Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hooper Timothy J $228,000
Previous Owner Tassone David $78,400
Closed Tassone David $14,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/09/2023 11/09/23 Sold $339,500 -0.1% $435 / Sq Ft
10/14/2023 10/14/23 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2023 10/13/23 For Sale $339,950 +48.4% $436 / Sq Ft
07/08/2016 07/08/16 Sold $229,000 0.0% $294 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/24/2016 05/24/16 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2016 05/18/16 For Sale $229,000 -- $294 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $3,717 $346,749 $102,000 $244,749
2024 $2,729 $339,950 $100,000 $239,950
2023 $2,729 $255,450 $78,085 $177,365
2022 $2,703 $250,442 $76,554 $173,888
2021 $2,626 $245,532 $75,053 $170,479
2020 $2,623 $243,015 $74,284 $168,731
2019 $2,514 $238,251 $72,828 $165,423
2018 $2,503 $233,580 $71,400 $162,180
2017 $2,403 $229,000 $70,000 $159,000
2016 $2,284 $214,600 $148,000 $66,600
2015 $2,197 $206,000 $142,000 $64,000
2014 $2,197 $192,800 $133,000 $59,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SR23184417

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 029-190-021-000

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