Placer County property record for 278 Hoffman Ave, Auburn, CA 95603
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,079 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.345 acres (15,028 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,420 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-030-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-030-006-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,079 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,028 sqft (0.345 acres) |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 278 HOFFMAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AUBURN |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95603-4202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Description | L 2 BLK A HOFFMAN TR |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN, CITY OF (ORIGINAL TOWN) |
| Legal Block | K |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | PLACER CA |
| Township / Civil Division | AUBURN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
278 Hoffman Ave, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2020.
Source: Placer County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 HOFFMAN AVE, AUBURN, CA 95603-4202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202063638 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000063638 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLACER CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 278 HOFFMAN AVE, AUBURN, CA 95603-4202 |
| Document Number | 0000063638 |
| Map Reference | MB A PG 11B |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0063638 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF SACRAMENTO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 278 HOFFMAN AVE, AUBURN, CA 95603-4202 |
| Document Number | 0000063639 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0063639 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLACER CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 278 HOFFMAN AVE, AUBURN, CA 95603-4202 |
| Document Number | 0000052851 |
| Map Reference | MB A PG11 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0052851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 278 HOFFMAN AVE, AUBURN, CA 95603-4202 |
| Document Number | 0000052852 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0052852 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Hoffman Ave was $8,420.
Source: Placer County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Auburn City |
| County | Placer County |
| Elementary School District | Auburn Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Placer Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $606,968 (+2%) Land $142,225 Building $464,743 | |
| 2025 | $8,420.00 | $595,068 Land $139,437 Building $455,631 |
| 2023 | $8,264.00 (+0.39%) | $571,963 Land $134,023 Building $437,940 |
| 2022 | $8,232.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 278 Hoffman Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 278 Hoffman Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | PLACER CWA - AUBURN/BOWMAN serves 27,317 people · EPA ID CA3110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 183 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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