Nevada County property record for 15899 Turtleback Hill Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 651 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 2.43 acres (105,851 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $217,500 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,099 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Mortgage Feb 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-203-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 034-203-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 651 sqft Living Area |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 105,851 sqft |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Water Source | Well |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 34-203-03-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15899 TURTLEBACK HILL RD |
| City | NEVADA CITY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95959-9454 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-10 |
| Legal Description | PTN NW 1/4 SE 1/4 31-17-9 |
| Legal Range | 9E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEVADA CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 801 |
15899 Turtleback Hill Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14450 QUAKER HILL CROSS RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-8885 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage RURAL COMMUNITY ASSITANCE CORP |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214084 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Property Address | 15899 TURTLEBACK HILL RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9454 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE OF O |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000012235 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180012235 |
| Name | RURAL COMMUNITY ASSITANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 15899 TURTLEBACK HILL RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-9454 |
| Document Number | 0000004084 |
| Map Reference | DOC 89-01656 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210004084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 14450 QUAKER HILL CROSS RD, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-8885 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15899 Turtleback Hill Rd was $3,099.
Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Elementary School District | Nevada City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Nevada Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $276,018 (+2%) Land $93,846 Building $182,172 | ||
| 2025 | $3,099.00 | $270,606 Land $92,006 Building $178,600 | |
| 2023 | $2,970.00 (+2.13%) | $260,100 Land $88,434 Building $171,666 | $245,430 |
| 2022 | $2,908.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15899 Turtleback Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
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 risk around 15899 Turtleback Hill Rd is extreme, ranking above 96% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: DigitalPath, Race Communications.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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