Sierra County property record for 156 Smithneck Rd, Loyalton, CA 96118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,570 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 1.95 acres (84,942 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,158 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016-140-072-000 |
| Primary APN | 016-140-072-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,570 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,570 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 84,942 sqft |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Old Parcel Number | 0161400720 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 156 SMITHNECK RD |
| City | LOYALTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96118-9700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 SIERRA BROOKS UNIT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIERRA BROOKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST SIERRA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 10000 |
Source: Sierra County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 327, LOYALTON, CA 96118-0327 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000177161 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Property Address | 156 SMITHNECK RD, LOYALTON, CA 96118-9700 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 156 SMITHNECK RD, LOYALTON, CA 96118-9700 |
| Document Number | 0000177630 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024177630 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jan 29, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 156 SMITHNECK RD, LOYALTON, CA 96118-9700 |
| Document Number | 0000177161 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 76 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023177161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 156 SMITHNECK RD, LOYALTON, CA 96118-9700 |
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 | $156,540 (+2%) Land $26,795 Building $129,745 | |
| 2025 | $2,158.00 (+2.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $153,471 (+4.04%) Land $26,270 Building $127,201 |
| 2023 | $2,099.00 (-1.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $147,512 Land $25,250 Building $122,262 |
| 2022 | $2,141.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 96% of the US · above 83% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SIERRA CSA #5, SIERRA BROOKS serves 726 people · EPA ID CA4600009 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Aug 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
| Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 50 / 10 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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