Search Property Records By Using Our Free Placer County Search Tool
Search Placer County property records using a Parcel ID, owner name, property address, city, or ZIP code. Enter any available details to find matching properties and explore the information available in the property records database. Review the records that match your search and access the property details you need, all from one convenient Placer County free search tool.
Incorporated Cities
5
Total Parcels
182,358
Median Home Value
$688,100
Data Updated
August 2026
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About the Placer County Assessor
The Placer County Assessor’s Office is responsible for identifying, appraising, and assessing taxable real and personal property within the county. The Assessor is an elected county official whose work helps establish the assessed values used in the property taxation process.
What Does an Appraiser Do?
A property appraiser examines property characteristics, ownership information, market data, and other relevant factors to help determine an appropriate assessed value for taxation purposes.
- Identify taxable property
- Evaluate property characteristics
- Determine assessed values
- Review changes in ownership
- Assess new construction and improvements
- Maintain property maps and records
- Review property value information
- Provide property assessment information
- (530) 889-4300
- assessor@placer.ca.gov
- 2980 Richardson Dr., Auburn, CA 95603
Placer County Real Estate Market Trends (2025–2026)
Placer County’s real estate market saw a variety of changes during 2025 and 2026, with home prices, property sales, lending activity, and foreclosure trends influencing the county’s overall housing conditions. Market activity shifted throughout the period as local demand and property transactions evolved.
Placer County Housing Market Trends (2025–2026)
The chart highlights changes in home prices, lending activity, sales volume, and foreclosure trends across Placer County between 2025 and 2026.
Median Home Prices Continued to Reach New Highs
The local housing market opened 2025 with a median sale price of $1.15 million before climbing to $1.38 million in March. Prices eased during the second half of 2025 but rebounded in 2026, reaching $1.40 million in May, the highest value shown in the chart.
Buyers Needed Larger Down Payments
As property values increased, estimated down payments also became larger. The median buyer needed approximately $230,000 in January 2025, while the figure rose to $280,000 by May 2026, reflecting the higher cost of purchasing homes across the county.
Home Sales Remained Strong Throughout Spring
Sales activity followed a seasonal pattern with the strongest performance during spring. Transactions increased from 585 homes in January 2025 to 980 in June 2025, while May 2026 recorded 1,014 sales, outperforming every month from the previous year.
Purchase and Refinance Loans Followed Different Trends
Purchase lending expanded alongside home sales, growing from 456 loans to 791 loans between January 2025 and May 2026. Meanwhile, refinance activity rose more steadily, increasing from 290 loans to 580 loans by March 2026, suggesting more existing owners refinanced their mortgages.
HELOC Activity Reflected Growing Home Equity
Home equity lending remained consistently active during the reporting period. Monthly HELOC loans increased from 380 in January 2025 to 555 in May 2026, indicating many homeowners chose to access accumulated equity while retaining ownership of their properties.
Foreclosure Filings and Starts Increased Gradually
Foreclosure activity showed moderate year-over-year growth rather than sudden spikes. Monthly filings climbed from 115 to 168, while foreclosure starts increased from 68 in early 2025 to 101 by April 2026, pointing to a gradual rise in distressed property cases.
Completed Foreclosures Stayed Relatively Low
Completed foreclosures increased from 18 properties in January 2025 to 36 in April 2026. Although REO activity became more noticeable than a year earlier, completed foreclosure totals remained relatively modest compared with overall housing sales across Alameda County.
How Does Our Placer County Property Search Tool Work?
Finding property information is simple. Select a search method, enter the available details, and click Search to view matching property records.
Select Owner Name when you want to search property records using an individual’s or organization’s name. Enter the name in the search field and submit your query to find matching property records available in the Placer County database.
Use the Property Address option when you know the location of a property. Enter the available street address details and search for records associated with that property.
Choose Parcel ID to look up a specific parcel using its unique identification number. Enter the parcel number and search to access the corresponding property information.
Use the ZIP Code to find properties associated with a specific postal area. Enter the ZIP code and run the search to see relevant property records.
Select City to explore property records within a particular Placer County city. Enter the city name and search to view the available matching records.
Use the advanced filters to narrow your Placer County property search and reach relevant records more efficiently. Refine results by combining available property details, location information, ownership data, or other search criteria supported by the tool.
What You Will Find After Searching Placer County Property Records
After submitting your search, the database returns a wide range of property records, which we organize into clear categories below to make the available information easier to explore. So you can review property details more easily.
perty Identification Details
Review the core identifiers connected with a parcel to confirm that the returned record corresponds to the property you searched.
- Assessor's Parcel Number (APN)
- Assessor Identification Number
- Roll Year
- Property Classification
- Property Use Category
- Property Use Code
Location & Parcel Information
Explore geographic and parcel-specific details that help establish where the property is located and how the parcel is identified.
- Property Street Address
- City and ZIP Code
- Tax Rate Area
- Legal Parcel Description
- Latitude & Longitude
- Region or Cluster Information
Building & Property
See available details about structures on the property, including construction information, size, residential features, and building counts.
- Original Construction Year
- Effective Construction Year
- Building Square Footage
- Number of Buildings
- Bedrooms & Bathrooms Counts
- Residential Units Counts
Assessment & Valuation Records
Examine assessment information showing how the land, improvements, and overall property value are represented in public records.
- Land Assessed Value
- Improvement Value
- Total Assessed Value
- Taxable Value
- Base Year Assessment
- Assessment Year Information
Tax & Exemption Information
Check available tax-related records and qualifying exemptions that may influence how a property’s taxable assessment is calculated.
- Homeowners' Exemption
- Real Estate Exemption
- Applicable Tax Information
- Personal Property Exemption
- Taxable Property Status
- Total Exemption Amount
Additional Property Records
Access supporting information that can provide further context about the parcel, its history, location, and associated public records.
- Recording Date
- Property Location Details
- Land & Improvement History
- Address Components
- Parcel Reference Information
- Historical Property Details
Placer County Property Search Tool Covers All Cities and Communities
Our Placer County property search tool covers the cities and communities listed below, allowing you to explore available property records associated with locations throughout Placer County.
Auburn
Colfax
Lincoln
Loomis
Rocklin
Roseville
Alpine Meadows
Alta
Applegate
Bickford Ranch
Bowman
Carnelian Bay
Dutch Flat
Emigrant Gap
Foresthill
Gold Run
Granite Bay
Homewood
Iowa Hill
Kings Beach
Meadow Vista
Newcastle
Olympic Valley
Placer One
Penryn
Sheridan
Tahoe City
Tahoe Vista
Weimar
Nearby Counties for Property Searches
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Placer County Property & Assessment Information at a Glance
| Property & County Information | Placer County Details |
|---|---|
| County | Placer County |
| State | California (CA) |
| County Seat | Auburn |
| Incorporated Cities & Towns | 6 Total: 5 Cities and 1 Town |
| Population | Approximately 442,081 Residents |
| Recorded Parcel Count | 182,358 Parcels (Official County Planning Data) |
| Median Home Value | $688,100 |
| Owner-Occupied Housing Rate | 74.8% of Housing Units |
| Housing Units | Approximately 189,461 Units |
| Property Tax Assessment | Generally Based on California Proposition 13 Assessment Rules |
| Base Property Tax Rate | 1% of Assessed Value, Plus Applicable Voter-Approved Bonds and Assessments |
| Primary Property Types | Single-Family Homes, Condominiums, Multi-Family Properties, Commercial Properties, Vacant Land & Other Real Property |
| Property Search Methods | Parcel Number, Assessment Number, Address, Owner Information & GIS Resources |
| Property Records Available | Assessment Information, Parcel Details, Assessed Values, Property Maps & Related Public Records |
| Official Assessor | Matthew R. Maynard |
| Official Assessment Source | Placer County Assessor's Office |
| Assessment System | California Proposition 13 Property Assessment System |
| GIS & Parcel Maps | Available Through Placer County GIS and Assessor Mapping Services |
| Property Assessment Search | Available Through the Official Placer County Assessment Inquiry System |
Frequently Asked Questions About Placer County Property Records
How can I search for a property in Placer County?
You can search available property information by using identifying details such as an APN, assessment number, property address, or owner information, depending on the search system being used.
What is an APN in Placer County property records?
An APN, or Assessor’s Parcel Number, is a unique identifier used to distinguish a specific tax parcel in county assessment records. Placer County uses APNs in its property and parcel systems.
What information can I find in Placer County property records?
Available records can include property ownership information, land and improvement values, assessment details, parcel information, tax-related data, maps, and other assessment records.
Can I find a property owner using an address?
Yes. Owner information can be available through Placer County assessment data, while the exact search options depend on the property lookup system and the information entered.
Can I look up Placer County property records by owner name?
Yes. Owner names are included among the fields available in Placer County Assessor data requests. For a specific lookup, the available search method may vary depending on the county system being accessed.
Where can I find Placer County parcel maps?
Placer County maintains Assessor maps for tax parcels throughout the county. Its mapping resources also provide access to parcel, zoning, land-use, and GIS information.
Are Placer County property records available to the public?
Many county property and public records are available for public inspection, although certain information may have restrictions or require a formal records request.
How can I find the assessed value of a Placer County property?
The county’s property assessment tools provide assessment information, including assessed values and related property data. Search results reflect assessment information as of January 1 of the applicable assessment year.
Can I search Placer County property records using a parcel number?
Yes. Placer County’s assessment resources support searches using a Fee Parcel Number or Assessment Number. Some county systems require the complete 12-digit parcel format.
Where can I check official Placer County real estate records?
Recorded real property documents are maintained by the Placer County Recorder’s Office. Its online index can be used to search official real estate records, while scanned document images are available for public research at the Recorder’s Office.