Sierra County property record for 165 Smithneck Rd, Loyalton, CA 96118
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,500 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $356 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016-150-057-000 |
| Primary APN | 016-150-057-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0161500570 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 165 SMITHNECK RD |
| City | LOYALTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96118-9700 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 SIERRA BROOKS UNIT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIERRA BROOKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST SIERRA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5023 |
| Census Tract | 10000 |
165 Smithneck Rd, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2004.
Source: Sierra County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 599, LOYALTON, CA 96118-0599 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004140828 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 165 Smithneck Rd was $356.
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 | $10,652 (+1.99%) Land $10,652 | |
| 2025 | $356.00 | $10,444 Land $10,444 |
| 2023 | $352.00 (-0.85%) | $10,040 Land $10,040 |
| 2022 | $355.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 165 Smithneck Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2019 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1996–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 165 Smithneck 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: 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 75 / 10 |
| Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 50 / 10 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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