553 E Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959 Property Records

Nevada County property record for 553 E Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,899 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$600,000 (Aug 2006)
Tax Bill$8,414 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN005-092-001-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN005-092-001-000
Alternative APN
  • 05-092-01-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,899 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,103 sqft
2nd Floor Area796 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleVictorian
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
TerrainAbove Road/Slope
View / LotAverage
PorchPorch
Patio Area1,899 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number05-092-01-000
Street Address553 E BROAD ST
CityNEVADA CITY
StateCA
Zip95959-2212
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPTN LOT 8 BLK 27 NEVADA CITY
Legal SubdivisionNEVADA CITY
Legal Block27
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionNEVADA CA
Township / Civil DivisionNEVADA CITY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract802

Owner

Source: Nevada County records, as of July 7, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address553 E BROAD ST, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-2212
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 15, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 15, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 30, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200627321
Last Transfer DateMar 7, 2022
Transfer Doc0000005644
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionNEVADA CA
Recording DateMar 11, 2022
Property Address553 E BROAD ST, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-2212
Document Number0000005644
Instrument DateMar 7, 2022
Instrument20220005644
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address553 E BROAD ST, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-2212

Mortgage

Document Number0000005645
DateMar 11, 2022
Instrument20220005645
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueApr 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Nevada County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyNevada County
MunicipalityNevada City
Elementary School DistrictNevada City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictNevada Joint Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$819,935 (+2%) Land $375,803 Building $444,132
2025$8,414.00 (+4.12%) Homeowner's exemption$803,859 (+4.04%) Land $368,435 Building $435,424
2023$8,081.00 (+2.08%) Homeowner's exemption$772,646 Land $354,129 Building $418,517$709,110
2022$7,916.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 68% of the US · above 43% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF NEVADA CITY
serves 3,148 people · EPA ID CA2910002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Jan 2023
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 383 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
SmarterBroadband
Fixed Wireless
100 / 25
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Race Communications.

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