Nevada County, CA Property Records
Property records in Nevada, California, document key details about real estate, including ownership history, deeds, parcel information, assessed values, tax data, liens, and recorded transfers. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and legal professionals who need to verify ownership, review property boundaries, confirm tax obligations, or trace the history of a parcel.
Official Nevada property records are maintained primarily by Nevada County government offices. The County Clerk-Recorder handles recorded documents such as deeds, liens, and maps, while the Assessor’s Office provides parcel and valuation information. Users can access Nevada County’s official property records through the county website or by contacting the appropriate office directly for certified copies or assistance with public records searches.
Nevada County, CA Property Records & Statistics
Nevada County, California has a median rent of $1,695, above the state median of $1,260 and about double the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 22.06% of occupied homes, well below the state's 33.49% and close to the national 21.81%, so most households own.
The median home value is $508,300, higher than the California median of $403,775 and nearly three times the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.74% is above the state rate of 0.69% and equal to the national rate of 0.74%.
Median household income is $78,428, almost the same as the state's $78,109.75 and well above the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.68% is lower than both the state's 3.72% and the national 2.87%.
Together, the figures show an owner-oriented county with higher rents and values than the state, tax rates a bit above the state's, income in line with California, and a strong job market.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Nevada
Nevada County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 68,050 total parcels, with tax records covering 85.31% of the population, plus 306,164 deed records and 165,729 mortgage records. Valuation data is available for 41,229 properties, last updated August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 68,050 |
| Residential Parcels | 53,867 |
| Commercial Parcels | 4,090 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 85.31% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 306,164 |
| Mortgage Records | 165,729 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 41,229 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 30,231 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace a mortgage after it has been recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was passed from one lender to another, while a release shows that the mortgage was satisfied and the lien removed.
Nevada County has 154,489 assignment and release records, including 20,499 assignment documents, 133,816 release documents, and 174 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 4, 2005, through September 3, 2025, and releases from January 3, 2005, through September 3, 2025.
Buyers, owners, and researchers can use these records to confirm earlier mortgages were released, follow a loan between lenders, and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Nevada County, CA Property Records
Nevada County property records are maintained by the Nevada County Clerk-Recorder, which holds recorded documents for the county's 68,050 parcels. Deeds are on file from January 3, 1989, and mortgages from October 23, 1990, through August 26, 2025.
To find recorded documents, visit the Search or Request Recorded Documents page, which explains how to look up and order records. The Nevada County Clerk-Recorder page describes the office's services, and the recording requirements page explains what is needed to record documents.
Start with an owner name, property address, or parcel number, follow the instructions on the search page, and open the document that matches the property. Record its type and recording date to follow the chain of title.
The office is at 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 530-265-1221 for help.
Parcel records and assessor maps are linked from the county's Maps & Parcel Data page, and tax bills are on the Property Tax Bills page.
Nevada Registrar of Deeds
The Nevada County Probate Office is located at 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA, 95959 and can be reached at 530-265-1221. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through nevadacountyca.gov or the official website nevadacountyca.gov.
Nevada County Clerk-Recorder
Nevada County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Nevada County property records by address?
Begin with the Search or Request Recorded Documents page. If you cannot find a match by address, try the owner's name, or call the Clerk-Recorder at 530-265-1221 for help locating the parcel.
How can I find property owners in Nevada County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Use the recorded documents search to find the latest deed by name or property. Nevada County has 306,164 deed records dating from January 3, 1989. Call 530-265-1221 for help with harder searches.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Nevada County?
Assessed values are determined by the county Assessor, and the latest assessment year on file is 2025. Call the Clerk-Recorder at 530-265-1221 to be directed to the right office, and have the property address or parcel number ready.
Where can I find Nevada County property tax bills and payment records?
The Treasurer-Tax Collector's Property Tax Bills page explains how to view and pay a bill online, by phone, by mail or in person. Have the assessment number ready, and call 530-265-1285 with questions.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Nevada County?
Use the Search or Request Recorded Documents page for deeds, mortgages, and other recorded instruments. The forms page covers requests, and the recording requirements page covers submitting documents.
Where can I access Nevada County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county's Maps & Parcel Data page points to the My Neighborhood Map, where you can search an APN or address and open a parcel report with the Assessor's parcel map PDF. Assessor maps are for tax purposes, not legal boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Nevada County?
Search building permits by address, parcel number or record number in the county's Citizen Access permit portal. The My Neighborhood parcel report also shows zoning and a parcel's permit history. The Building Department's phone is 530-265-1222.
How can I create a list of property owners in Nevada County?
The county's search tools are built for individual lookups. Review deeds one property at a time through the recorded documents search. For a bulk request, call the Clerk-Recorder at 530-265-1221 to ask what is available and whether fees apply.