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12172 Sierra Dr E, Truckee, CA 96161 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 12172 Sierra Dr E, Truckee, CA 96161

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$643,500 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$8,448 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN018-540-005-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN018-540-005-000
Alternative APN
  • 18-540-05-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,280 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area768 sqft
2nd Floor Area512 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleTraditional
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
TerrainAbove Road/Slope
View / LotAverage
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Patio Area500 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelOil
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number18-540-05-000
Street Address12172 SIERRA DR E
CityTRUCKEE
StateCA
Zip96161-5000
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 154 ARMSTRONG SUB
Legal SubdivisionARMSTRONG SUB
Legal Lot Number154
JurisdictionNEVADA CA
Township / Civil DivisionDONNER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2023
Census Tract1208

Owner

12172 Sierra Dr E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.

Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address510 W MAIN ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-6406
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Woman

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 3, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 3, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 31, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202414075
Prior Transfer DateFeb 22, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000006377
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEVADA CA
Property Address12172 SIERRA DR E, TRUCKEE, CA 96161-5000
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000015661
DateJul 10, 2020
Instrument20200015661
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10271
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12172 Sierra Dr E was $8,448 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyNevada County
MunicipalityTruckee Town
Unified School DistrictTahoe-Truckee Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$656,370 (+2%) Land $76,500 Building $579,870
2025$8,448.00 Homeowner's exemption$643,500 Land $75,000 Building $568,500
2023$4,950.00 (+3.93%)$317,669 Land $75,084 Building $242,585$447,210
2022$4,763.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12172 Sierra Dr E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 12172 Sierra Dr E is high, ranking above 76% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 76% of the US · above 52% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTRUCKEE-DONNER PUD, MAIN
serves 36,730 people · EPA ID CA2910003
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2024
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Cable		940 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications.

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