$700,000

203 Race St Grass Valley, CA 95945

Estimated payment $4,008/month

Total Views 55,524
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,737 Sq Ft
$403 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Play Field Of Dreams

About This Home

Own a piece of California history at 203 Race Street, the home of the first steam engine automobile built in Nevada County. This charming Grass Valley Victorian is perfectly situated within walking distance to downtown, blending historic character with an unbeatable in-town location. This property is a truly rare opportunitywith potential for a land split and the possibility of adding two ADUs and another home (buyer to investigate). Whether you envision a legacy property, income-producing units, or a creative live/work compound, this address invites you to think beyond the ordinary. Dream bigor go home. 203 Race Street is your chance to do both in the heart of Grass Valley.

Listing Agent

Stephen De Sena

eXp Realty of California Inc. License #01147876 Listed on: 01/12/2026

eXp Realty of California Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Lot Details

  • 13,504 Sq Ft Lot
  • May Be Possible The Lot Can Be Split Into 2+ Parcels
  • Property is zoned NG-2 GV CITY

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 1,737 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Unpaved Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 008-520-046-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Remodeled Updated: Unknown
  • Stories: 1
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Levels: One
  • Year Built Details: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Fiberglass
  • Dining Room Features: Other
  • Kitchen Features: Other Counter
  • Living Room Features: Other
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 402.99
  • Square Footage: 1737.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Plaster, Wood
  • Disclosures/Documents: None
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Listing Price: 700000.00
  • Lot Features: Shape Regular, Split Possible, Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Covered Patio
  • Pool: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Topography: Level,Level
  • Land Use: Residential

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Features: RV Access, RV Possible
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Unpaved

Utilities

  • Security: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, Sewer Connected & Paid, Electric, Natural Gas Available
  • Cooling: Other
  • Electric: Other
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Other
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • 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: NG-2 GV CITY
  • Irrigation: Public District
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13504.00

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 008-520-046-000
  • Bonds/Assessments/Taxes: Unknown

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Nevada

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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 $3,562 $339,026 $54,681 $284,345
2024 $3,476 $332,379 $53,609 $278,770
2023 $3,476 $325,862 $52,558 $273,304
2022 $3,443 $319,474 $51,528 $267,946
2021 $3,349 $313,211 $50,518 $262,693
2020 $3,346 $146,868 $46,557 $100,311
2019 $1,593 $143,990 $45,645 $98,345
2018 $1,587 $141,167 $44,750 $96,417
2017 $1,525 $138,400 $43,873 $94,527
2016 $1,471 $135,687 $43,013 $92,674
2015 $1,451 $133,649 $42,367 $91,282
2014 -- $131,032 $41,538 $89,494
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/12/2026 01/12/26 For Sale $700,000 +125.8% $403 / Sq Ft
07/09/2019 07/09/19 Sold $310,000 -4.6% $178 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/22/2019 05/22/19 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2019 05/08/19 For Sale $325,000 -17.7% $187 / Sq Ft
04/02/2019 04/02/19 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2019 02/26/19 For Sale $395,000 -- $227 / Sq Ft
Source: MetroList

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $310,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $294,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Stephen De Sena

eXp Realty of California Inc.

(833) 302-0989

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Stephen De Sena

Realtor® | Community Leader | Negotiator

Nevada County, CA | DeSenaGroup.com | [Stephen@DeSenaGroup.com] | [530-277-3307]

Professional Summary
Dynamic real estate professional with 35+ years of experience in sales, marketing, and community leadership. Skilled negotiator with a proven ability to secure favorable outcomes for clients, drawing on a background in labor contract negotiations, education, and nonprofit leadership. Dedicated to delivering

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MLS Number: 225154210

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APN: 008-520-046-000

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