12779 Sierra Dr E, Truckee, CA 96161 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 12779 Sierra Dr E, Truckee, CA 96161

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3,741 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size	0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$925,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$12,819 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Sale May 2018 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`018-520-040-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`018-520-040-000`
Alternative APN	`18-520-40-000`

Interior

Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,741 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,164 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,621 sqft
Basement Area	956 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2006
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
Lot Area	10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Terrain	Steep
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	573 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Patio Area	3,741 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	18-520-40-000
Street Address	12779 SIERRA DR E
City	TRUCKEE
State	CA
Zip	96161-5030
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 89 ARMSTRONG SUBD
Legal Subdivision	ARMSTRONG SUBD
Legal Lot Number	89
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Township / Civil Division	DONNER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2029
Census Tract	1208

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	10172 SQUIRES CIR, VILLA PARK, CA 92861-2728
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 9, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
May 9, 2018	Affidavit of Death, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 9, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 9, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 22, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20189065
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 11, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000027758
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	May 9, 2018
Property Address	12779 SIERRA DR E, TRUCKEE, CA 96161-5030
Document Number	0000009065
Instrument Date	May 4, 2018
Instrument	9065
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,018.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	10172 SQUIRES CIR VILLA PARK CA 928612728, VILLA PARK, CA 92861-2728

May 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	NEVADA CA
Recording Date	May 9, 2018
Property Address	12779 SIERRA DR E, TRUCKEE, CA 96161-5030
Document Number	0000009064
Instrument Date	May 4, 2018
Instrument	9064
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	2750 LAUREL DR SACRAMENTO CA 958644951, SACRAMENTO, CA 95864-4951

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$1,073,537 (+2%) Land $69,632 Building $1,003,905
2025	$12,819.00 (+3.15%)	$1,052,488 (+4.04%) Land $68,267 Building $984,221
2023	$12,428.00 (+2.51%)	$1,011,620 Land $65,617 Building $946,003	$1,140,210
2022	$12,124.00

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

Flood

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

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

Wildfire Risk	High above 71% of the US · above 46% 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 106 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: AT&T, Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications, T-Mobile, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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