Sierra County property record for 618 Bear Valley Rd, Loyalton, CA 96118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 5.76 acres (250,906 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $281,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,106 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016-160-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 016-160-007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 250,906 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Old Parcel Number | 0161600070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 618 BEAR VALLEY RD |
| City | LOYALTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96118-5700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 148 SIERRA BROOKS UNIT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIERRA BROOKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 148 |
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST SIERRA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 10000 |
618 Bear Valley Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Sierra County records, as of July 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3436 DOMINICK WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-3419 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT FNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Property Address | 618 BEAR VALLEY RD, LOYALTON, CA 96118-5700 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3436 DOMINICK WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-3419 |
| Document Number | 0000172887 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021172887 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SIERRA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 618 BEAR VALLEY RD, LOYALTON, CA 96118-5700 |
| Document Number | 0000167974 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 167974 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $309.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3436 DOMINICK WAY SAN JOSE CA 951273419, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-3419 |
| Document Number | 167975 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 167975 |
| Name | SUMMIT FNDG |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SACRAMENTO, CA 95815 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 618 Bear Valley Rd was $4,106.
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 | $331,642 (+2.12%) Land $116,056 Building $215,586 | |
| 2025 | $4,106.00 | $324,747 Land $113,781 Building $210,966 |
| 2023 | $3,981.00 (-1.99%) | $312,261 (+2.54%) Land $109,363 Building $202,898 |
| 2022 | $4,062.00 | $304,526 Land $107,219 Building $197,307 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 618 Bear Valley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2019 · 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 |
| 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 618 Bear Valley Rd is extreme, ranking above 97.2% 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 97.2% of the US · above 86% 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 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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