Sierra County property record for 120 E River St, Downieville, CA 95936
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,977 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-050-042-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-050-042-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Old Parcel Number | 0030500420 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 120 E RIVER ST |
| City | DOWNIEVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PAR B M/S 6/07 |
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SIERRA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4175 |
| Census Tract | 10000 |
Source: Sierra County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 461, DOWNIEVILLE, CA 95936-0461 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021172897 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000161104 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 120 E RIVER ST, DOWNIEVILLE, CA 95936 |
| Document Number | 0000172897 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021172897 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1675 15TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122-3523 |
| Document Number | 0000172898 |
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| Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021172898 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
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 | $420,772 (+1.98%) Land $60,723 Building $360,049 | |
| 2025 | $4,977.00 (+3.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $412,583 (+4.03%) Land $59,533 Building $353,050 |
| 2023 | $4,812.00 (+0.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $396,618 Land $57,222 Building $339,396 |
| 2022 | $4,774.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 98.4% of the US · above 90% 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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