Sutter County Property Search by Owner Name, Address & Parcel Lookup
Find a Sutter County property quickly by entering an owner name, street address, parcel number, ZIP code, or city. Use the advanced property search tool when you need more specific filters. Search results can help you review ownership details, parcel information, assessed values, property characteristics, tax information, sales activity, and available location records in one place.
Communities
14
Total Parcels
35,823
Median Home Value
$433,500
Data Updated
August 2026
Explore Sutter County Property & Tax Resources
Tax Calculator
Estimate potential property taxes using property value information and applicable Sutter County tax considerations before making financial decisions.
Tax Rate
Review property tax rate information and understand how assessed value and local taxing jurisdictions affect a property's annual tax obligation.
Zoning & Maps
Explore mapping resources and geographic information to better understand parcels, boundaries, land-use areas, and location-specific property information.
Transfer Tax Calculator
Estimate documentary transfer tax using the applicable transfer amount and understand the recording-related costs associated with a real estate transaction.
Sutter County Assessor Office
The Sutter County Assessor locates, inventories, and values taxable property and prepares the annual property tax roll. Kathy Scriven is the current County Assessor, and the office provides assessment information for current and prior tax years.
What the Sutter County Assessor Provides
- Property assessment and valuation
- Assessor Parcel Number information
- Current and prior assessment records
- Property tax assessment assistance
- Assessment appeal and review information
- Homeowners' exemption forms and information
- GIS parcel and survey map access
- (530) 822-7160
- assessor@co.sutter.ca.us
- (530) 822-7198
Sutter County Real Estate Market Trends (2025–2026)
Sutter County’s real estate market experienced a range of changes throughout 2025 and 2026, with shifts in home prices, property sales, lending activity, and foreclosure levels influencing the county’s overall housing landscape. Market conditions varied during the period as buyer demand, financing activity, and local property transactions continued to evolve.
Sutter County Housing Market Trends (2025–2026)
This visual shows how the housing market performed over 2025 and 2026 through trends in home prices, sales, mortgage activity, and foreclosures.
Median Home Prices Continued to Reach New Highs
Median sales prices rose from $1,150,000 in January 2025 to $1,400,000 in May 2026. Prices then declined to $1,325,000 in June 2026, remaining well above the starting level.
Buyers Needed Larger Down Payments
Median down payments increased from $230,000 in January 2025 to $280,000 in May 2026. The figure then decreased to $265,000 in June 2026, remaining significantly elevated.
Home Sales Remained Strong Throughout Spring
Home sales climbed from 585 in January 2025 to 980 in June 2025. Sales later reached 1,014 in May 2026, before easing slightly to 995 in June 2026.
Purchase and Refinance Loans Followed Different Trends
Purchase loans increased from 456 in January 2025 to 791 in May 2026, while REFI loans rose from 290 to 580. By June 2026, purchase loans reached 776 and REFI loans 515.
HELOC Activity Reflected Growing Home Equity
HELOC loans increased from 380 in January 2025 to 555 in May 2026. Activity then declined slightly to 540 in June 2026, remaining substantially higher than the beginning of the period.
Foreclosure Filings and Starts Increased Gradually
Foreclosure filings rose from 115 in January 2025 to 168 in April 2026. Foreclosure starts increased from 68 to 101 during the same period, before reaching 95 in June 2026.
Completed Foreclosures Stayed Relatively Low
How the Sutter County Property Search Tool Works
The Sutter County property finder lets you begin with the information you already know instead of requiring a parcel number. Search by owner, address, APN, ZIP code, or city, then use advanced filters when you need a narrower result set. This makes the lookup tool useful for homeowners, prospective buyers, agents, investors, researchers, and anyone reviewing local property information.
Enter the first and last name of the property owner when you want to locate parcels associated with a particular person or organization. This approach is useful when you know who owns a property but do not have the street address or APN. Try different name formats if your first search does not produce the expected property.
An address search is often the easiest option when you are researching a known home or parcel. Enter the street information and select the appropriate result. This method can help you connect a physical location with parcel details, ownership information, assessment data, property characteristics, and other available records associated with the property.
Use the parcel number or APN when you need a more precise property lookup. Parcel identifiers are particularly useful for professionals who already have assessment documents, tax information, appraisal paperwork, or other records referencing a specific parcel. Enter the number carefully because a missing or incorrect digit can lead to an unsuccessful search.
ZIP code searching can help when you are researching properties across a particular part of Sutter County. It is useful for narrowing a broad search when you know the general location but not the exact address. Combine ZIP-based results with other available filters to identify individual parcels and compare property information within the same area.
Choose a city when you want to explore properties within a defined municipal area. Sutter County includes Yuba City and Live Oak, while several rural communities are located outside incorporated city boundaries. A city-based lookup can be helpful for buyers, investors, and researchers comparing property characteristics or ownership patterns within a particular local market.
Advanced search is designed for situations where a basic name or address lookup is not enough. Use multiple available filters to narrow the results and locate a more specific property set. This can be especially helpful when researching several parcels, comparing property characteristics, or working with incomplete information about a Sutter County property.
What Information Can You Find?
A property lookup can bring together several categories of information that help users understand a parcel beyond its street address. Available details may vary by property and record source, but the following categories cover the types of information commonly useful during property research.
Property Identification
Identify the parcel and connect the property with its assessment and ownership record.
- Assessor Parcel Number
- Property identification details
- Owner information
- Parcel reference information
- Assessment-year information
- Related property identifiers
Property Location
Understand where a parcel sits within Sutter County and identify its geographic context.
- Street address
- City or community
- ZIP code
- Parcel location
- Geographic coordinates when available
- GIS mapping information
Building Details
Review physical characteristics that help describe the structures located on a parcel.
- Property use
- Building count
- Year constructed
- Living area or square footage
- Bedroom information when available
- Bathroom information when available
Assessment & Value
Review assessment-related information useful for understanding how a property is valued for tax purposes.
- Assessed land value
- Assessed improvement value
- Total assessed value
- Assessment year
- Base-year information
- Value-change information when available
Tax & Exemptions
Investigate property-tax information and exemptions that may affect a property’s tax assessment.
- Tax-related property information
- Tax year
- Exemption information
- Tax assessment details
- Applicable assessment references
- Related public tax records
Classification & Records
Use classification and record information to understand how a parcel is categorized and documented.
- Property use classification
- Land-use information
- Recorded document references
- Sales or transaction history
- Recording dates when available
- Related public-record information
Sutter County Communities
Sutter County has two incorporated cities and several rural communities spread across its agricultural and river-valley landscape. The county’s official area profile identifies the following nine communities.
Yuba City
Live Oak
Meridian
Nicolaus
East Nicolaus
Rio Oso
Robbins
Sutter
Trowbridge
Counties Near Sutter County
Sutter County borders six California counties. Its location between the Sacramento and Feather River systems places it within a network of communities stretching toward the Sacramento metropolitan area and northern Sacramento Valley.
Sutter County Property & County Information
| Property & County Information | Sutter County Details |
|---|---|
| County | Sutter County |
| State | California (CA) |
| County Seat | Yuba City |
| Incorporated Cities | Yuba City and Live Oak |
| Population | 98,787 Estimated Residents (July 1, 2025) |
| Property Records | Assessment Records, Recorded Documents, GIS Data & Related Public Records |
| Median Home Value | $433,500 Median Owner-Occupied Housing Value (2020–2024) |
| Property Tax Information | Property Assessment, Tax Assessment & Related County Tax Information |
| Assessment System | County Assessor Valuation System Under California Property Tax Law |
| Primary Property Types | Single-Family Homes, Multi-Family, Agricultural, Commercial, Vacant Land & Other Properties |
| Major Property Uses | Residential, Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial, Vacant & Other Taxable Uses |
| School Districts | Multiple Public School Districts Serving Communities Throughout Sutter County |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| Flood Zone Information | Available Through FEMA Flood Maps & Sutter County Local Flood Hazard Resources |
| Property Search Options | Owner Name, Property Address, APN, ZIP Code, City & Advanced Search |
| Property Records Available | Ownership, Assessment Data, Property Characteristics, Tax Information, Sales Records & Maps |
| Official Assessor | Sutter County Assessor – Kathy Scriven |
| Official Records Source | Sutter County Assessor & Sutter County Clerk-Recorder |
| GIS & Parcel Maps | Available Through Official Sutter County GIS Services |
| County-Specific Property Feature | Agricultural Properties, Rural Communities & Local Flood-Hazard Mapping Resources |
FAQ's
How can I find a property owner in Sutter County?
You can begin with the Sutter County property search tool by entering the owner’s name. If you know the property address or APN, those options can provide a more direct route to a specific parcel. The county Assessor also provides official assessment searches by APN and street address. Keep in mind that ownership information can change, so users should verify important details against the most current official record.
Can I search Sutter County property records by address?
Yes. An address is one of the most practical ways to locate a property when you do not know its parcel number. Enter the street address into the property finder and review matching results. Once you identify the correct parcel, you can examine available information such as assessment details, property characteristics, location information, and other records associated with that property.
What is an APN in Sutter County property records?
An APN, or Assessor Parcel Number, is an identifier used to distinguish a parcel for property assessment purposes. It can be especially helpful when multiple properties have similar addresses or when a property is located in an area with rural addressing. Sutter County’s Assessor provides online assessment searches using an APN or property street address.
Where can I check the assessed value of a Sutter County property?
The Sutter County Assessor maintains property assessment information and offers online access to current and prior tax-year assessment information. You can search using the APN or street address. The assessed value used for property-tax purposes should not automatically be treated as the property’s current market value, because assessment rules and market pricing serve different purposes.
Does Sutter County provide GIS parcel maps?
Yes. Sutter County’s GIS program provides assessor parcel information and survey maps, along with GIS data that can be viewed or downloaded. GIS resources can help users understand parcel boundaries, geographic location, and surrounding features. They are particularly useful for researchers, landowners, real estate professionals, and anyone who needs a geographic view of property information.
How do I find recorded documents for a Sutter County property?
Recorded real-property documents are handled through the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder. Examples include grant deeds, deeds of trust, mechanic’s liens, tax liens, and reconveyances. The county explains that its real-property records are open to the public, although searching the records is not a service the Recorder performs for you. An owner’s name is required for the grantor/grantee index search.
Can I find a Sutter County property's previous sale price?
The Clerk-Recorder explains that its office does not maintain sale prices as a direct record. A sale price may sometimes be estimated from the documentary transfer tax shown on a recorded deed, but that calculation may not reflect the actual purchase price when certain amounts, such as assumed loan balances, are treated differently. For reliable transaction research, review the underlying recorded documents and available market sources.
What communities can I search for property in Sutter County?
The county identifies Yuba City and Live Oak as its incorporated cities and lists Meridian, Nicolaus, East Nicolaus, Rio Oso, Robbins, Sutter, and Trowbridge as rural communities. County demographic materials also mention areas such as Tierra Buena, Pleasant Grove, Riego, and Tudor. Depending on the search system, a community may be represented through a city, mailing address, ZIP code, or geographic boundary.
How can I check whether a Sutter County property is in a flood area?
Sutter County provides dedicated floodplain management and flood-information resources, including local flood-hazard maps and information about floodplain regulations. The county also maintains a Local Flood Hazard Area mapping program. Because flood designations can affect insurance, development, and property decisions, users should verify a property’s current status using the applicable official county and FEMA mapping resources.
What is the current Sutter County housing market like?
The latest available Redfin county data through May 2026 showed a median sale price of $438,684, down 5.7% year over year. At the same time, 60 homes sold during May, up 22.3% from the prior year, and median days on market fell to 28. These figures suggest more transaction activity even while median pricing was lower than a year earlier.