Nevada County, California Property Records

Nevada County, California, is home to Nevada City, Grass Valley, and Truckee. In Nevada County, CA, property records contain legally binding documentation of all property sales and transfers, establishing clear proof of ownership for tax assessment and legal matters.

Statistics from the Nevada County property records give insight into residents' economic status through the median home value of $573,833, the median rent cost of $1,571, and the median household income at $82,542. Regarding property taxation, the county reported a median property tax rate of 0.71%.

The authority keeping property records in Nevada County, CA, is the Clerk-Recorder. It houses assignments, deeds, easements, leases, and liens, which can be accessed online or at the office.

Online, individuals can use the Nevada County Public Records, which contains documents from 1987 to the present. This platform allows searching by name, document number, type, date, and book reference. For records before 1987, microfilmed copies are accessible at the office at 950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 210, Nevada City.

Alternatively, one can request official copies of recorded documents by downloading the Request For Copies Form, filling it out, and mailing it along with the payment to the office.

Obtaining property records in Nevada County has fees structured as follows: $3 for the first page of each document, with each additional page costing $1. For maps, the initial page is $3, and each extra page is $1. Plotter-size maps (18" x 26") cost $5 for the first page and $2.50 for each additional page. Certifying copies and conformed copies both cost $1 each.

Property owners can verify zoning information by consulting the Nevada County Planning Department for unincorporated areas and local planning officials for incorporated cities. Both oversee zoning ordinances in their respective jurisdictions, offering access to mapping applications, forms, and permits essential for verifying zoning designations.