Shasta County Property Search by Owner, Address & Parcel Number

Find Shasta County property records by entering an owner name, property address, APN, ZIP code, or city. You can also use advanced filters when you need a more targeted property search. Review available ownership details, parcel information, assessed values, sales history, property characteristics, tax information, and GIS-related details to research a property before buying, selling, investing, or verifying records.

CA Property Checker

Search California property records by AIN, assessor ID, address, ZIP or city.

Communities
3

Total Parcels

111,800

Median Home Value

$366,400

Data Updated

August 2026

Explore Shasta County Property & Tax Resources

Tax Calculator

Estimate potential property tax costs using property value and applicable tax information. Useful for buyers comparing potential ownership expenses.

Tax Rate

Review property tax rate information and understand how local assessments and tax charges can affect a property's annual bill.

Zoning & Maps

Explore mapping resources to better understand parcel location, surrounding areas, boundaries, and land-use information connected with a property.

Transfer Tax Calculator

Estimate documentary transfer tax when evaluating a property sale or transfer and comparing the potential transaction costs.

Shasta County Assessor-Recorder Office

The Shasta County Assessor-Recorder maintains assessment information and prepares the local assessment roll for taxable land, improvements, and other locally assessable property. The office also handles recording functions and provides public services involving assessment and recorded property information. Leslie Morgan currently serves as Shasta County Assessor-Recorder.

Services Provided by the Assessor-Recorder

Shasta County Real Estate Market Trends (2025–2026)

Shasta 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 local housing landscape. Market conditions evolved over time as buyer demand, financing activity, and property transactions responded to changing local trends.

Shasta County Housing Market Trends (2025–2026)

The chart highlights how home prices, lending activity, sales volume, and foreclosure trends shifted across Shasta County between 2025 and 2026.

Median Home Prices Continued to Reach New Highs

Median sales prices started at $399,000 in January 2025, fell to $356,250 in December, then rose to $440,500 in March 2026 before ending at $378,500 in July.

Buyers Needed Larger Down Payments

Median down payments were $39,900 in January 2025, declined to $35,625 in December, then reached $44,050 in March 2026 before settling at $37,850 in July.

Home Sales Remained Strong Throughout Spring

Homes sold increased from 124 in January 2025 to 221 in June, then reached 277 in June 2026 before easing to 205 in July, showing stronger sales activity overall.

Purchase and Refinance Loans Followed Different Trends

Purchase loans rose from 98 in January 2025 to 170 in June, reached 175 in April 2026, and ended at 162 in July, reflecting continued purchasing activity.

HELOC Activity Reflected Growing Home Equity

HELOC loans increased from 22 in January 2025 to 38 in June, reached 36 in June 2026, and ended at 35 in July, showing moderate homeowner borrowing activity.

Foreclosure Filings and Starts Increased Gradually

Foreclosure filings rose from 12 in January 2025 to 22 in December, reaching 38 in July 2026, while foreclosure starts increased from 7 to 24, indicating steadily rising activity.

Completed Foreclosures Stayed Relatively Low

Completed foreclosures increased consistently from 3 in January 2025 to 6 in December, reaching 12 in July 2026, showing a clear upward trend in completed foreclosure activity.

How the Shasta County Property Search Tool Works

The property finder is designed to accommodate different types of searches. Start with whatever information you already have such as an owner’s name, street address, APN, ZIP code, or city and narrow the results when necessary using additional search criteria.

Enter the name of the property owner to look for matching records. This option can be useful when you are researching several properties associated with a person or business and do not know the exact street address. Try entering the name carefully and review matching records for parcel and location information.

If you know where the property is located, an address search is usually one of the easiest starting points. Enter the available street information and review matching results. This method can help identify parcel details, property characteristics, assessed information, and other available records connected with a particular location.

The Assessor Parcel Number, commonly called an APN, provides a more precise way to identify a parcel. If you already have the parcel number from a tax bill, assessment document, purchase paperwork, or another source, enter it into the search tool to locate the corresponding property record.

A ZIP code search is useful when you want to explore properties within a particular postal area. Enter the ZIP code and review the resulting properties. You can then use additional information such as the city, address, owner, or parcel identifier to narrow the results to the property you actually need.

Choose a city when your research is focused on a particular part of Shasta County. This can help when you know the general location but do not have an owner’s name or APN. The county includes Redding, Anderson, and Shasta Lake, along with numerous unincorporated communities.

Use advanced search options when a basic lookup produces too many results. Combining several filters can make the property finder more useful for detailed research, such as comparing properties by location, characteristics, ownership information, parcel identifiers, or other available database criteria.

What Information Can You Find in a Shasta County Property Record?

A property record can contain several categories of information that help users understand the parcel beyond its street address. Available information may vary by record and source.

Property Identification

Property identification details help distinguish one parcel from another and provide the basic reference information needed for further research.

Property Location

Location information helps users establish where the parcel sits geographically and how it relates to surrounding areas.

Building Details

Building-related information can help buyers, owners, researchers, and investors understand the physical characteristics associated with a parcel.

Assessment & Value

Assessment information is useful when researching the taxable value and historical valuation of a property.

Tax & Exemptions

Tax-related information provides additional context when reviewing the financial obligations associated with a parcel.

Classification & Records

Classification and record information can help identify how a property is categorized and provide additional historical context.

Shasta County Communities

Shasta County contains three incorporated cities as well as a broad network of unincorporated communities. The county’s official GIS Communities layer identifies populated locations, unincorporated towns, and incorporated cities as a cartographic resource. The county’s planning documents also recognize numerous unincorporated communities.

Anderson

Bella Vista

Big Bend

Burney

Cassel

Castella

Centerville

Cottonwood

Fall River Mills

French Gulch

Happy Valley

Hat Creek

Igo

Jones Valley

Keswick

Lakehead

Manton

McArthur

Millville

Montgomery Creek

Mountain Gate

Oak Run

Old Station

Ono

Palo Cedro

Platina

Round Mountain

Shasta Lake City

Shingletown

Whitmore

Counties Neighboring Shasta County

Shasta County occupies a central position in Northern California and shares boundaries with six California counties. These neighboring areas can be useful comparison points for property research, relocation studies, and regional real estate analysis.

Shasta County Property & County Information

The following table summarizes key county, property, assessment, tax, mapping, and geographic information relevant to property research.

Property & County Information	Shasta County Details
County	Shasta County
State	California (CA)
County Seat	Redding
Incorporated Cities	3 Cities – Redding, Anderson & Shasta Lake
Population	Approximately 181,648 Residents (2025 Estimate)
Total Parcels	Available Through Official Shasta County Records
Median Home Value	Approximately $366,400 (2020–2024 Census Data)
Property Tax Information	Available Through Shasta County Assessment and Tax Records
Primary Property Types	Single-Family Homes, Rural Residences, Vacant Land, Agricultural, Commercial & Recreational Properties
Major Property Uses	Residential, Agricultural, Commercial, Timber, Recreational, Rural & Mixed-Use
School Districts	Multiple Public School Districts Serving Communities Throughout Shasta County
Time Zone	Pacific Time (PT)
Flood Zone Information	Available Through FEMA Flood Maps and Applicable Local GIS Resources
Property Search Options	Owner Name, Property Address, APN, ZIP Code, City & Advanced Search
Property Records Available	Ownership Details, Parcel Data, Assessed Value, Sales History, Property Characteristics, Tax Information & Maps
Official Assessor	Leslie Morgan – Shasta County Assessor-Recorder
Official Records Source	Shasta County Assessor-Recorder and Shasta County Recorder
Assessment Standard	California Proposition 13 Assessment System
GIS & Parcel Maps	Available Through Official Shasta County GIS Services
County-Specific Property Feature	Assessment records include Proposition 13 base-year values and supplemental assessment information

FAQ's

How can I find a property owner in Shasta County?

You can begin with an owner-name search using the Shasta County property finder. Enter the name as accurately as possible and review matching records. If the search produces multiple properties, use the address, city, ZIP code, parcel number, or advanced filters to narrow the results. For official or legally certified information, verify the record directly with the appropriate Shasta County office.

Can I search Shasta County property records by address?

Yes. An address is one of the most practical ways to begin a property lookup when you do not know the APN. Enter the street address into the search tool and review matching properties. Address formatting can affect results, so try a simplified version if the first search does not return the property you are looking for.

What is an APN in Shasta County property records?

An APN, or Assessor Parcel Number, is an identifier used to reference a specific parcel for assessment purposes. Shasta County’s GIS parcel data is associated with Assessor-maintained parcel information. If you have an APN from a tax bill or assessment document, using it can provide a more targeted property search than relying only on a street address.

How do I find the assessed value of a Shasta County property?

Start by locating the property record using the owner name, address, APN, city, or another available search option. Assessment information may include land value, improvement value, total assessed value, and other assessment details. Shasta County’s Assessor prepares the annual assessment roll, so users seeking official assessment information should compare online results with county records when necessary.

Can I look up Shasta County property tax information online?

Property tax information can be researched through available county tax and assessment resources. A property lookup can help identify the parcel and related assessment information before you move to the tax-specific record. Tax amounts can vary according to assessed value, tax rates, special assessments, exemptions, and other charges, so a property record should not automatically be treated as a complete tax bill.

Does Shasta County provide GIS parcel maps?

Yes. Shasta County maintains GIS resources containing parcel and geographic layers. The county’s parcel layer is based on parcel fabric data associated with the Assessor’s system, while other GIS layers provide information about cities and communities. GIS mapping is useful for locating parcels and understanding geographic relationships, but users should rely on the appropriate official agency for legal boundary determinations.

How can I research property sales in Shasta County?

Use the property search tool to locate the parcel first, then review available sales or transaction information associated with the record. Sales history can be useful for understanding previous transactions, but it should be interpreted carefully because recorded information may differ from current market value. For a purchase decision, compare property records with current listings, comparable sales, and professional market analysis.

Can investors use a Shasta County property lookup?

Yes. Investors can use a property finder as an initial research tool for identifying parcels, reviewing property characteristics, checking assessment information, studying available sales history, and locating properties within specific communities. Advanced search filters can make larger property research projects easier. Investment decisions should also consider zoning, title, physical condition, market conditions, financing, insurance, and other factors outside a basic property record.

What information does the Shasta County Assessor maintain?

The Assessor produces an assessment roll containing information related to taxable land, improvements, and locally assessable property. The county explains that the roll also includes ownership status, mailing information, and applicable exemptions as of the January 1 lien date. The office also handles supplemental assessments and other assessment administration responsibilities under California law.

Is information from a property search the same as a certified public record?

Not necessarily. A property search tool is useful for locating and reviewing property information, but users who need legally certified documents or official verification should obtain those records from the responsible government office. This distinction is especially important for legal transactions, title research, court matters, ownership disputes, and situations where an official copy or certification is required.