Sierra County property record for 172 Smithneck Rd, Loyalton, CA 96118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,690 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1.28 acres (55,757 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $134,900 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,742 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016-150-066-000 |
| Primary APN | 016-150-066-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,690 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 55,757 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Old Parcel Number | 0161500660 |
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| Street Address | 172 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 14 SIERRA BROOKS UNIT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIERRA BROOKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 779, LOYALTON, CA 96118-0779 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009153534 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000176076 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 172 SMITHNECK RD, LOYALTON, CA 96118-9700 |
| Document Number | 0000176076 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 76 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023176076 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| 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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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 172 SMITHNECK RD, LOYALTON, CA 96118-9700 |
| Document Number | 0000176077 |
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| Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023176077 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
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 | $199,042 (+1.92%) Land $92,155 Building $106,887 | |
| 2025 | $2,742.00 (+3.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $195,292 (+4.94%) Land $90,349 Building $104,943 |
| 2023 | $2,650.00 (-2%) Homeowner's exemption | $186,093 Land $86,842 Building $99,251 |
| 2022 | $2,704.00 |
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 84% 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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