Nevada County property record for 511 Silva Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,537 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,500 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,298 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005-460-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 005-460-019-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,537 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,366 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,171 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 2,537 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 05-460-19-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 SILVA AVE |
| City | NEVADA CITY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95959-2839 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PTN LOT 9 BLK 60 NC |
| Legal Subdivision | NEVADA CITY |
| Legal Block | 60 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEVADA CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 SILVA AVE, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-2839 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201220888 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021201 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Municipality | Nevada City |
| 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 | $516,091 (+2%) Land $273,306 Building $242,785 | ||
| 2025 | $5,298.00 (+4.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $505,973 (+4.04%) Land $267,948 Building $238,025 | |
| 2023 | $5,089.00 (+2.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $486,328 Land $257,545 Building $228,783 | $708,570 |
| 2022 | $4,985.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 7 (1982–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 44% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | CITY OF NEVADA CITY serves 3,148 people · EPA ID CA2910002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jan 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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