Placer County property record for 8438 River Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 448 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,782 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 080-182-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 080-182-012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 448 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 080-182-012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8438 RIVER RD |
| City | TRUCKEE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96161 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSB40 |
| Legal Description | PAR 1 PMOR 26-96 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAHOE TRUCKEE FOREST |
| Jurisdiction | PLACER CA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLFAX-MONUMENTAL RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 22011 |
8438 River Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Placer County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2423, TRUCKEE, CA 96160-2423 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017102629 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000163998 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLACER CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8438 RIVER RD, TRUCKEE, CA 96161 |
| Document Number | 0000076945 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 76945 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 2423 TRUCKEE CA 961602423, TRUCKEE, CA 96160-2423 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLACER CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8438 RIVER RD, TRUCKEE, CA 96161 |
| Document Number | 0000102629 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 102629 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $330.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 2423 TRUCKEE CA 961602423, TRUCKEE, CA 96160-2423 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8438 River Rd was $3,782.
Source: Placer County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Placer County |
| Unified School District | Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $348,168 (+2%) Land $174,084 Building $174,084 | |
| 2025 | $3,782.00 | $341,342 Land $170,671 Building $170,671 |
| 2023 | $3,717.00 (+1.53%) | $328,090 Land $164,045 Building $164,045 |
| 2022 | $3,661.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8438 River Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1983–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2018 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 8438 River Rd is extreme, ranking above 95% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 95% of the US · above 83% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% 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 | OLYMPIC VALLEY MWC private · serves 151 people · EPA ID CA3110019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures