Nevada County property record for 557 E Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,492 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $8,036 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005-073-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 005-073-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,492 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 892 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 2,492 sqft |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 05-073-05-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 E BROAD ST |
| City | NEVADA CITY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95959-2212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PTN LOT 4 ALL LT 7 BLK 27 NC |
| Legal Subdivision | NEVADA CITY |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEVADA CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| 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 | PO BOX 1978, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-1940 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200365437 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002233 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEVADA CA |
| Property Address | 557 E BROAD ST, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-2212 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 557 E BROAD ST, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-2212 |
| Document Number | 0000001959 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220001959 |
| Name | NORTHERN SIERRA FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LAYTONVILLE, CA 95454 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
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 | $783,102 (+2%) Land $398,802 Building $384,300 | ||
| 2025 | $8,036.00 (+4.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $767,748 (+4.04%) Land $390,983 Building $376,765 | |
| 2023 | $7,718.00 (+2.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $737,937 Land $375,801 Building $362,136 | $938,520 |
| 2022 | $7,561.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 43% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 383 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Race Communications.
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