Nevada County property record for 520 Silva Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 2.61 acres (113,692 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,904 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005-460-059-000 |
| Primary APN | 005-460-059-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,386 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 113,692 sqft |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Patio Area | 414 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 05-460-59-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 SILVA AVE |
| City | NEVADA CITY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95959-2840 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 59 NC |
| Legal Subdivision | NEVADA CITY |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEVADA CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| 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 | 520 SILVA AVE, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-2840 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201227492 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023159 |
| 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 | $282,600 (+2%) Land $125,600 Building $157,000 | ||
| 2025 | $2,904.00 (+4.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $277,060 (+4.04%) Land $123,138 Building $153,922 | |
| 2023 | $2,790.00 (+2.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $266,303 Land $118,357 Building $147,946 | $461,340 |
| 2022 | $2,733.00 |
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 | Extreme above 95% of the US · above 82% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.9% 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 | 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 46 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 |
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