Sierra County property record for 11 Bear Ln, Downieville, CA 95936
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,073 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,727 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-060-025-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-060-025-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,073 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Old Parcel Number | 0030600250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 11 BEAR LN |
| City | DOWNIEVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | POR LOT 13 PONTA RANCH RD |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN/DOWNIEVILLE |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SIERRA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4105 |
| Census Tract | 10000 |
11 Bear Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Sierra County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 ROXBURY LN, LOS GATOS, CA 95032-1139 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Oct 19, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018168942 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 29, 1991 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000164799 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 11 BEAR LN, DOWNIEVILLE, CA 95936 |
| Document Number | 0000170353 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 170353 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 539 ROXBURY LN LOS GATOS CA 950321139, LOS GATOS, CA 95032-1139 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 11 BEAR LN, DOWNIEVILLE, CA 95936 |
| Document Number | 0000168942 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 168942 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $280.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 539 ROXBURY LN LOS GATOS CA 950321139, LOS GATOS, CA 95032-1139 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 11 Bear Ln was $3,727.
Source: Sierra County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sierra County |
| Unified School District | Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $290,071 (+2%) Land $45,509 Building $244,562 | |
| 2025 | $3,727.00 | $284,384 Land $44,617 Building $239,767 |
| 2023 | $3,613.00 (+1.57%) | $273,343 Land $42,886 Building $230,457 |
| 2022 | $3,557.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 11 Bear Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1997–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2017 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 11 Bear Ln is extreme, ranking above 99.1% of the US, with a 3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 99.1% of the US · above 93% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DOWNIEVILLE PUBLIC U.D. serves 290 people · EPA ID CA4610002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 10 / 1 |
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