Sierra County property record for 615 Bear Valley Rd, Loyalton, CA 96118
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.91 acres (39,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,289 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Apr 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 016-160-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 016-160-010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 39,640 sqft (0.91 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 0161600100 |
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| Street Address | 615 BEAR VALLEY RD |
| City | LOYALTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96118-5700 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 141 SIERRA BROOKS UNIT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIERRA BROOKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 141 |
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST SIERRA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5021 |
| Census Tract | 10000 |
615 Bear Valley Rd, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Sierra County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1259 EL CAMINO REAL, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-4208 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL SIERRA TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL SIERRA TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024177699 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000177698 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 615 BEAR VALLEY RD, LOYALTON, CA 96118-5700 |
| Document Number | 0000177698 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 76 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024177698 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Title Company | CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL SIERRA TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 1090, LOYALTON, CA 96118-1090 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 615 BEAR VALLEY RD, LOYALTON, CA 96118-5700 |
| Document Number | 0000177699 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 76 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024177699 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Title Company | CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL SIERRA TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1259 EL CAMINO REAL # 178, 178, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-4208 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 615 Bear Valley Rd was $3,289.
Source: Sierra County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sierra County |
| Unified School District | Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $260,100 (+2%) Land $57,222 Building $202,878 | |
| 2025 | $3,289.00 | $255,000 Land $56,100 Building $198,900 |
| 2023 | $2,457.00 (+14.07%) | $159,788 Land $14,788 Building $145,000 |
| 2022 | $2,154.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 615 Bear Valley Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1996–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 615 Bear Valley Rd is extreme, ranking above 97% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 97% of the US · above 85% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% 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 | SIERRA CSA #5, SIERRA BROOKS serves 726 people · EPA ID CA4600009 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Aug 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 75 / 10 |
| Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 50 / 10 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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