$745,000
$24K PRICE DROP

322 Empire Ct Grass Valley, CA 95945

Estimated payment $4,063/month

Total Views 45,543
6 Beds
4 Baths
3,260 Sq Ft
$229 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Downtown View
  • Green Roof
  • Custom Home
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Covered Deck

About This Home

Located on one of Grass Valley's most coveted streets, this 3,260 sq ft custom home blends classic design with serene, wooded surroundings just minutes from downtown and Empire Mine's scenic trails. The soaring open-beam ceilings, warm wood finishes, and abundant natural light create a timeless yet inviting atmosphere. The expansive great room features clerestory windows and a custom fireplace, while the kitchen offers generous storage, a skylight, and an oversized island perfect for cooking and gathering. Seamless indoor-outdoor living continues on the large covered porch, framed by lush greenery and ideal for peaceful mornings or evening entertaining. Downstairs offers a private entrance and an ideal layout for a future ADU. Zoning (NG-2, City of Grass Valley) allows for multifamily use including duplex, triplex, or fourplex potential or even a home-based business. The possibilities here are endless.

Listing Agent

Cheryl Rellstab

Re/Max Gold License #01162108 Listed on: 05/27/2025

Re/Max Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,494

Year Built

  • Built in 1973 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • South Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Property is zoned NG-3 GVCity

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Marble or Granite Building Materials

Interior Spaces

  • 3,260 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Downtown Views
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Synthetic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom
  • Solar Tube

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Laundry Cabinets
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Security System Leased
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bars

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Roof
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Powered By Renewable Energy
  • 220 Volts
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Property is located within a water district
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Zenith Custom Homes

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-200-021-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,494

Year Built

Built in 1973 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Subtype Description: Custom, Low-Rise (1-3)
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Remodeled Updated: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars
  • Architectural Style: Mid-Century, Ranch
  • Remodeled/Updated Desc: Bath 11-15YR, Kitchen 11-15YR, Bed 11-15YR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Electric Range, Gas Plumbed, Gas Water Heater, Built-In Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Self/Cont Clean Oven, Electric Cook Top, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Storage Area(s), Formal Entry
  • Other Equipment: Attic Fan(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Vinyl
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Fiberglass, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Marble, Window
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Ground Floor
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Features: Skylight/Solar Tube, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Dining Room Features: Breakfast Nook, Space in Kitchen, Dining/Living Combo
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Open Beam Ceiling
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Cabinet, Skylight(s), Island w/Sink, Synthetic Counter
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Open Beam Ceiling
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Storage, Temp Controlled Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
  • Lower Level: Family Room, Full Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Garage, Kitchen, Street Entrance
  • Price Per Square Foot: 228.53
  • Square Footage: 3260.00
  • Window Features: Caulked/Sealed, Window Coverings, Skylight(s), Window Screens

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Builder Name: Zenith Custom Homes
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Property Faces: South
  • Elevation: 2581
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Partial, Wood, Fenced
  • Foundation: Concrete, Slab
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Listing Price: 745000.00
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Cul-De-Sac, Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Street Lights, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
  • New Construction: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck, Uncovered Deck
  • Pool: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Topography: Level,Trees Few,Level,Trees Few
  • View Description: City Lights, Downtown
  • Land Use: Residential

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Side-by-Side, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Side, Guest Parking Available
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Security: Carbon Mon Detector, Security System Leased, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, Cable Connected, Electric, Solar, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central, Other
  • Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace Insert, Solar Heating, Gas
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Laundry Closet, Sink, Electric, Gas Hook-Up, Ground Floor, In Kitchen
  • Water Source: Water District, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Nevada Joint Union

Lot Info

  • Zoning: NG-3 GVCity
  • Irrigation: Public District
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1700
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Appliances, Cooling, Roof, Thermostat, Water Heater, Heating

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 029-200-021-000
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: 1.10
  • Bonds/Assessments/Taxes: Unknown

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Nevada

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Source: Public Records

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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 $1,494 $140,930 $14,634 $126,296
2024 $1,457 $138,168 $14,348 $123,820
2023 $1,457 $135,460 $14,067 $121,393
2022 $1,442 $132,805 $13,792 $119,013
2021 $1,393 $130,202 $13,522 $116,680
2020 $1,391 $128,868 $13,384 $115,484
2019 $1,333 $126,342 $13,122 $113,220
2018 $1,326 $123,865 $12,865 $111,000
2017 $1,274 $121,438 $12,613 $108,825
2016 $1,227 $119,058 $12,366 $106,692
2015 $1,209 $117,271 $12,181 $105,090
2014 $1,209 $114,975 $11,943 $103,032
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Price Changed $745,000 -3.1% $229 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $769,000 -- $236 / Sq Ft
Source: MetroList

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Land Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $90,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Cheryl Rellstab

Re/Max Gold

(866) 644-6841

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Cheryl Rellstab has been involved in Nevada County real estate since 1984 and specializes in Grass Valley, Nevada City and Penn Valley.

As co-owner of a local contracting firm, her background consisted of building fine homes for clients and purchasing property and building spec houses. Having this experience contributed to her acquiring skill in both recognizing quality construction, evaluating a property’s potential, and visualizing a perfect site for a client’s dream

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Source: MetroList

MLS Number: 225067895

MetroList

APN: 029-200-021-000