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Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$242Price/Sq.Ft.
$4/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Rebecca Franks•DRE #01186299• RE/MAX Gold
Bought with Justus Spillner•DRE #02089279• Realty ONE Group Complete
Est. $2,847 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 11521 Ragan Way
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 5, 2026
Sold
$419,000
$242/sq ft
BUILDIUM #1
Jan 3, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,225
$1/sq ft
Aug 28, 2025
Listed for Rent
$2,225
$1/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 8, 2010
Sold
$215,000
$124/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 4, 1985
Sold
$85,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,150 (+2.2%)
$90,000 + $320,000
$410,000
2024
$3,082 (+2.1%)
$89,675 + $185,765
$275,440
2023
$3,019 (+2.1%)
$86,194 + $178,552
$264,746
2022
$2,956 (+2.9%)
$86,194 + $178,552
$264,746
2021
$2,873 (+0.3%)
$84,504 + $175,051
$259,555
2020
$2,864 (+2.1%)
$82,848 + $171,619
$254,467
2019
$2,805
$81,999 + $169,860
$251,859
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,732
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Nevada County
APN
023470038000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
R1
X
Single Family District
The R1 District implements the General Plan's Urban Single-Family designation. It is intended to provide for single-family dwellings, duplexes, duets, four-plexes, as well as other dwelling unit types, at densities of up to 4 dwelling units per acre.
Zone overlays
Subdivision Limitation Combining District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Rehabilitation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Guest Parking Available
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Downslope
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over, Window
Other Bathroom Features: Skylight/Solar Tube, Tub w/Shower Over
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Electric Range
Dining Room Features: Space in Kitchen, Dining/Living Combo
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Street Entrance
Basement Sq.Ft.: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Fencing: None
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Pool Features: Built-In, Gunite Construction, See Remarks
Has Private Pool: Yes
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Detached
Property Condition: Original
Year Built: 1,983
Lot Information
Lot Features: Low Maintenance
Lot Size Square Feet: 18,731
Lot Size Acres: 0.43
Other Structures: Pergola, Gazebo
Utilities
Green Energy Information
Power Production Year Install: 0
Power Production Size: 0.00
Utility Information
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic System
Irrigation Source: None
Water Source: Public, Water District
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: Yes
Association Mandatory: No
Association Amenities: Pool, Clubhouse, Exercise Court, Recreation Facilities, See Remarks
Association Fee: $49
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District County: Nevada
Elementary School District: Pleasant Ridge
Middle Or Junior School District: Pleasant Ridge
High School District: Nevada Joint Union
Location Information
Postal Code Plus 4: 6727
Postal Code: 95949
County Or Parish: Nevada
CrossStreet: Francis
Directions: From HWY 49 Take Alta Sierra Drive go straight at Stop sign To Ball Road follow to Ragan Way - go right follow to PIQ From La Barr Meadows Road becomes Dog Bar Rd Continue onto Dog Bar Rd Turn right onto Alta Sierra Dr Drive to Ragan Way To PIQ
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 11521
Unparsed Address: 11521 Ragan Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949-6727
Street Address Filtered: 11521 Ragan Way
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,732
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: —
County: Nevada County
APN: 023470038000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Justus A Spillner
Around this home
Schools
Alta Sierra Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Magnolia Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi
7/10
Bear River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
37 unhealthy days expected this year, 39 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Grass Valley, CA • 95949
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$522,000 – $631,000
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