12835 Rainbow Dr, Truckee, CA 96161 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 12835 Rainbow Dr, Truckee, CA 96161

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,582 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size0.4 acres (17,424 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$425,000 (Jul 2015)
Tax Bill$6,375 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Mortgage
Dec 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN016-500-076-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN016-500-076-000
Alternative APN
  • 16-500-76-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,582 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,582 sqft
Basement Area455 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1998
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Architectural StyleTraditional
Lot Area17,424 sqft (0.4 acres)
TerrainBelow Road/Slope
View / LotAverage
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area516 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Patio Area800 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelOil
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number16-500-76-000
Street Address12835 RAINBOW DR
CityTRUCKEE
StateCA
Zip96161-2620
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPTN PM 18/21, 65 PRSSR LKVW #5
Legal SubdivisionPROSSER LAKEVIEW ESTATES UNIT #5
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionNEVADA CA
Township / Civil DivisionDONNER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2014
Census Tract1207

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address12835 RAINBOW DR, TRUCKEE, CA 96161-2620
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 12, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PENNYMAC
Dec 8, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PENNYMAC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 14, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 14, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 26, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201516375
Prior Transfer DateMay 31, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000032402
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEVADA CA
Property Address12835 RAINBOW DR, TRUCKEE, CA 96161-2620
Document Number0000011707
Instrument DateMay 12, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 15, 2020
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12835 RAINBOW DR TRUCKEE CA 961612620, TRUCKEE, CA 96161-2620

Mortgage

Document Number0000011707
DateJun 1, 2020
Instrument11707
Lender
NamePENNYMAC
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 31, 2050

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEVADA CA
Property Address12835 RAINBOW DR, TRUCKEE, CA 96161-2620
Document Number0000028297
Instrument DateDec 8, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2020
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12835 RAINBOW DR TRUCKEE CA 961612620, TRUCKEE, CA 96161-2620

Mortgage

Document Number0000028297
DateDec 19, 2017
Instrument28297
Lender
NamePENNYMAC
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 18, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$533,811 (+2%) Land $75,357 Building $458,454
2025$6,375.00 (+2.52%) Homeowner's exemption$523,345 (+4.04%) Land $73,880 Building $449,465
2023$6,218.00 (+2.07%) Homeowner's exemption$503,024 Land $71,012 Building $432,012$746,910
2022$6,092.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

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

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 83% of the US · above 63% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.6% 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 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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