Sierra County property record for 187 Smithneck Rd, Loyalton, CA 96118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1.58 acres (68,825 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,074 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 016-160-016-000 |
| Primary APN | 016-160-016-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,072 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 68,825 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Old Parcel Number | 0161600160 |
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| Street Address | 187 SMITHNECK RD |
| City | LOYALTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 147 SIERRA BROOKS UNIT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIERRA BROOKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 147 |
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST SIERRA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5185 |
| Census Tract | 10000 |
187 Smithneck Rd, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Sierra County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 280, LOYALTON, CA 96118-0280 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 187 Smithneck Rd was $3,074.
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 | $225,999 (+2%) Land $60,259 Building $165,740 | |
| 2025 | $3,074.00 | $221,569 Land $59,078 Building $162,491 |
| 2023 | $2,988.00 (-11.18%) | $212,967 Land $56,785 Building $156,182 |
| 2022 | $3,364.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 187 Smithneck Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 187 Smithneck Rd is extreme, ranking above 97.2% 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 97.2% of the US · above 86% 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 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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