12265 Sierra Dr E, Truckee, CA 96161 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 12265 Sierra Dr E, Truckee, CA 96161

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size	0.27 acres (11,761 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$285,000 (May 2004)
Tax Bill	$5,921 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`018-540-036-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`018-540-036-000`
Alternative APN	`18-540-36-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,498 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	768 sqft
Basement Area	730 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1999
Effective Year Built	Effective 1999
Architectural Style	Traditional
Lot Area	11,761 sqft (0.27 acres)
Terrain	Steep
View / Lot	Average
Porch	Porch
Patio Area	1,498 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	18-540-36-000
Street Address	12265 SIERRA DR E
City	TRUCKEE
State	CA
Zip	96161-5028
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 129 ARMSTRONG SUBD
Legal Subdivision	ARMSTRONG SUBD
Legal Lot Number	129
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	DONNER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2029
Census Tract	1208

Owner

12265 Sierra Dr E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2004.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	12265 SIERRA DR E, TRUCKEE, CA 96161-5028
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 3, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND
Oct 6, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THIRD FED'L S&L/CLEVELAND

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 3, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 3, 2004 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 2, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200417224
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Property Address	12265 SIERRA DR E, TRUCKEE, CA 96161-5028
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2022
Title Company	TITLE 365, TITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12265 SIERRA DR E, TRUCKEE, CA 96161-5028

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004923
Date	Mar 3, 2022
Instrument	20220004923

Lender

Name	THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND
Type	Bank
Address	CLEVELAND, OH 44105

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Feb 23, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Property Address	12265 SIERRA DR E, TRUCKEE, CA 96161-5028
Document Number	0000026220
Instrument Date	Oct 6, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12265 SIERRA DR E TRUCKEE CA 961615028, TRUCKEE, CA 96161-5028

Mortgage

Document Number	0000026220
Date	Nov 27, 2017
Instrument	26220

Lender

Name	THIRD FED'L S&L/CLEVELAND
Type	Federal Savings Bank
Address	CLEVELAND, OH 44105

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 26, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12265 Sierra Dr E was $5,921 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Nevada County
Municipality	Truckee Town
Unified School District	Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$413,291 (+2%) Land $116,007 Building $297,284
2025	$5,921.00 Homeowner's exemption	$405,188 Land $113,733 Building $291,455
2023	$5,648.00 (+3.65%) Homeowner's exemption	$389,456 Land $109,317 Building $280,139	$495,540
2022	$5,449.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12265 Sierra Dr E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 12265 Sierra Dr E is high, ranking above 72% 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 Risk	High above 72% of the US · above 47% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 System	TRUCKEE-DONNER PUD, MAIN serves 36,730 people · EPA ID CA2910003
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Sep 2024
Lead	4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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

Provider	Max 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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