Nevada County property record for 521 Silva Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $522,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,890 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005-460-048-000 |
| Primary APN | 005-460-048-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,416 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 196 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 05-460-48-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 SILVA AVE |
| City | NEVADA CITY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95959-2839 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PCL 1 PM 18/203 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEVADA CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
Source: Nevada County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1262 SUTTON WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-5175 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202613099 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037567 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 521 SILVA AVE, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-2839 |
| Document Number | 0000013099 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202613099 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE ER, PLACER TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $57,994.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1262 SUTTON WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-5175 |
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 | $500,000 (+86.11%) Land $130,000 Building $370,000 | ||
| 2025 | $2,890.00 (+2.16%) | $268,663 (+4.04%) Land $66,735 Building $201,928 | |
| 2024 | $2,829.00 (+1.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,778.00 (+2.02%) | $258,233 Land $64,145 Building $194,088 | $624,150 |
| 2022 | $2,723.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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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