Trinity County Property Search by Owner, Address & Parcel Number
Use the Trinity County property search tool to find records by owner name, property address, parcel number, ZIP code, or city. You can also use advanced filters to narrow results. Search for a property to review ownership details, parcel information, assessed values, sales history, tax data, building characteristics, GIS location, and other available public-record information.
Communities
28
Total Parcels
16,595
Median Home Value
$257,509
Data Updated
August 2026
Explore Trinity County Property & Tax Resources
Tax Calculator
Estimate potential property tax costs using property value and applicable tax information for Trinity County.
Tax Rate
Review tax-rate information and understand how tax rate areas and local assessments affect property taxes.
Zoning & Maps
Explore zoning, parcel mapping, community planning information, and location-related property resources.
Documentary Transfer Tax
Estimate documentary transfer tax based on the consideration or transfer amount associated with a real estate transaction.
Trinity County Assessor Office
The Trinity County Assessor determines assessed values for taxable real and personal property, identifies taxable ownership interests, prepares the assessment roll, and applies legal exemptions. Madelyn Woodman currently serves as the County Clerk / Recorder / Assessor. The office is located at 11 Court Street in Weaverville.
Assessor Services for Property Owners and Researchers
- Determines assessed values for taxable property
- Locates taxable real and personal property
- Identifies property ownership interests on the lien date
- Maintains the county assessment roll
- Applies qualifying property tax exemptions
- Provides parcel and assessment information
- Supports property assessment research and public inquiries
- 530-623-1257
- assessor@trinitycounty.org
- 530-623-8398
Alameda County Real Estate Market Trends (2025–2026)
If we look at Alameda County’s overall property market from 2025 through 2026, home prices generally remained strong, sales activity improved during peak months, lending volumes increased, and foreclosure activity rose gradually while staying relatively moderate overall.
Trinity County Housing Market Trends (2025–2026)
The chart shows how home prices, lending activity, sales volume, and foreclosure trends shifted across Trinity County between 2025 and 2026.
Median Home Prices Continued to Reach New Highs
Median sales prices began at $442,700 in January 2025 and fell to $290,000 in January 2026. Prices then surged to $515,000 in May 2026, before settling at $365,000 in July.
Buyers Needed Larger Down Payments
Median down payments started at $44,270 in January 2025 and declined to $29,000 in January 2026. They then jumped to $51,500 in May 2026, before falling to $36,500 in July.
Home Sales Remained Strong Throughout Spring
Home sales increased from 3 in January 2025 to 13 in May 2025. Activity reached 9 in May 2026 and continued upward to 11 in July 2026, showing stronger sales compared with early 2025.
Purchase and Refinance Loans Followed Different Trends
Purchase loans rose from 2 in January 2025 to 10 in May 2025, while REFI loans started at 4. By July 2026, purchase loans reached 9, compared with 3 REFI loans.
HELOC Activity Reflected Growing Home Equity
HELOC loans increased from 1 in January 2025 to 4 in May 2025. Activity reached 4 again in June 2026, before slightly declining to 3 loans in July 2026.
Foreclosure Filings and Starts Increased Gradually
Foreclosure filings fluctuated between 1 and 3, reaching 3 in February and June 2026. Foreclosure starts ranged from 0 to 2, with 2 recorded in February and June 2026, indicating limited activity.
Completed Foreclosures Stayed Relatively Low
How the Trinity County Property Search Tool Works
The Trinity County property search tool is designed to give users several ways to locate a parcel. Start with the information you already know, enter it into the appropriate search field, and review the matching properties. When a search returns too many records, use additional filters to narrow the results and identify the property you need.
If you know the property owner’s name but do not have an address or APN, begin with the owner-name search. Enter the name as accurately as possible and review matching records. This approach can be useful for researching properties associated with an individual, locating parcels connected to an ownership history, or starting a property search when the physical location is unknown.
An address search is useful when you know where the property is located but do not have its parcel number. Enter the available street address and review matching results. For rural Trinity County properties, addresses may not always follow the same format used in urban areas, so checking nearby records and using additional search criteria can help when an exact match is difficult to find.
The parcel number, commonly called an APN, is one of the most precise ways to locate a property record. Trinity County’s official parcel search also uses the Assessor’s Parcel Number and provides parcel details such as use type, tax rate area, mailing address, land value, improvement value, exemptions, and total assessed value.
ZIP-code searching is useful when you want to explore properties within a particular postal area. Enter the ZIP code to produce a broader group of matching records, then narrow the results using other available information. This method can help buyers, researchers, and real estate professionals review properties across a community without starting with a specific owner’s name or parcel number.
Because Trinity County is made up of unincorporated communities rather than incorporated cities, searching by community name can be particularly useful. You can use a known community such as Weaverville, Hayfork, Lewiston, Douglas City, or Trinity Center to narrow your research to a particular area of the county.
Advanced search is useful when one search field is not enough. Combine available filters such as owner information, location, parcel identifiers, ZIP code, property characteristics, or other criteria to reduce the number of results. This approach is especially helpful for investors, agents, appraisers, and researchers looking for a particular type of property rather than a single known parcel.
What Information Can You Find After Search?
A property lookup becomes more useful when several record categories are considered together. Depending on the available record, users can review identification, location, physical characteristics, assessed values, taxes, exemptions, classifications, and related public-record information.
Property Identification
Use identifying information to distinguish one parcel from another and establish the basic record associated with the property.
- Assessor parcel number or APN
- Property identification information
- Owner or ownership-related information
- Tax rate area information
- Parcel use information
- Record or assessment references
Property Location
Location information helps users understand where a parcel sits within Trinity County and how it relates to surrounding areas.
- Property address or site location
- Mailing address
- Community or locality
- Parcel mapping information
- ZIP code
- GIS location references
Building Details
Available property characteristics can help describe the physical improvements located on a parcel.
- Building or improvement information
- Year built
- Living or building area
- Number of bedrooms
- Number of bathrooms
- Number of buildings or units
Assessment & Value
Assessment information is useful when reviewing a property’s taxable valuation and changes to land or improvements.
- Land assessed value
- Improvement assessed value
- Total assessed value
- Assessment year
- Value history when available
- Applicable exemption status
Tax & Exemptions
Tax-related information can help explain the charges and exemptions associated with a parcel.
- Tax rate area
- Property tax information
- Special assessments when available
- Homeowner exemption information
- Other qualifying exemptions
- Tax-related assessment details
Classification & Records
Classification and record information provides additional context for understanding how a parcel is used and documented.
- Property use classification
- Land-use information
- Legal record references
- Sales or transfer history
- Recorded document information
- GIS and planning references
Trinity County Communities
Trinity County does not contain incorporated cities; instead, its population is distributed among numerous unincorporated communities. County planning materials identify 28 communities across the county, including larger population centers such as Weaverville, Hayfork, and Lewiston and many smaller rural settlements.
Weaverville
Lewiston
Post Mountain
Hayfork
Trinity Center
Coffee Creek
Covington Mill
Minersville
Mad River
Zenia
Kettenpom
Ruth
Hettenshaw
Peanut
Forest Glen
Wildwood
Douglas City
Hyampom
Big Bar
Big Flat
Helena
Junction City
Del Loma
Cedar Flat
Burnt Ranch
Hawkins Bar
Denny
Salyer
Nearby Counties
Trinity County shares boundaries with six California counties: Humboldt, Mendocino, Tehama, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Del Norte. These neighboring areas are useful comparison points for buyers, sellers, investors, and researchers examining property values and regional real estate activity.
Humboldt County
Mendocino County
Tehama County
Shasta County
Siskiyou County
Del Norte County
Trinity County Property & County Information
| Property & County Information | Trinity County Details |
|---|---|
| County | Trinity County |
| State | California (CA) |
| County Seat | Weaverville |
| Incorporated Cities | 0 Incorporated Cities |
| Population | Approximately 15,720 Residents |
| Total Parcels | Available Through Official County Records |
| Median Home Value | Approximately $257,509 |
| Property Tax Information | Tax Rate Areas, General Property Tax Levy, Local Assessments, Bonds & Special Assessments |
| Assessment Standard | California Proposition 13 Assessment System |
| Primary Property Types | Single-Family, Rural Homes, Vacant Land, Commercial, Agricultural & Recreational Properties |
| Major Property Uses | Residential, Agricultural, Timber-Related, Recreational, Commercial & Vacant Land |
| School Districts | Mountain Valley Unified, Southern Trinity Joint Unified, Trinity Alps Unified & Local Elementary Districts |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| Flood Zone Information | Available Through Trinity County Parcel Viewer & FEMA Flood Hazard Mapping |
| Property Search Options | Owner Name, Property Address, APN, ZIP Code, City/Community & Advanced Search |
| Property Records Available | Ownership, Parcel Details, Assessed Value, Tax Information, Sales History, Property Characteristics & Maps |
| Official Assessor | Madelyn Woodman – County Clerk / Recorder / Assessor |
| Official Records Source | Trinity County Assessor & Trinity County Clerk / Recorder |
| GIS & Parcel Maps | Available Through Official Trinity County GIS & Parcel Viewer Services |
| County-Specific Property Feature | Parcel Viewer Provides Zoning, General Plan Designations, School Districts, Fire Districts & FEMA Flood-Zone Information |
FAQ's
How can I search Trinity County property records by owner name?
You can search Trinity County property information by entering the owner’s name into the property lookup tool. Name-based searching is useful when you know who owns a property but do not know its APN or exact address. After finding a matching record, review the available parcel, assessment, location, tax, and property-characteristic information to confirm that it corresponds to the property you are researching.
Where can I find a Trinity County property APN?
An Assessor’s Parcel Number can be found through Trinity County parcel resources or other property records associated with the parcel. The APN is particularly useful because it provides a consistent identifier for property research. Trinity County’s official Parcel Search accepts an APN and can display parcel use, tax-rate-area information, mailing address, land value, improvement value, exemptions, and total assessed value.
Can I look up a Trinity County property without an address?
Yes. An address is not always necessary when you have other identifying information. You can search using an owner name, parcel number, ZIP code, community, or available advanced criteria. This can be especially helpful in rural parts of Trinity County where properties may have mailing addresses, site descriptions, or rural location information that does not behave like a conventional urban street address.
What does the Trinity County Assessor's Office do?
The Assessor determines assessed values for taxable real and personal property, identifies taxable property interests, prepares the assessment roll, and applies legal exemptions. The office does not calculate or issue property tax bills and does not establish property tax rates. Those functions are handled through other county offices and tax authorities.
How can I check the assessed value of a Trinity County property?
Start with the parcel or property search and locate the record using the APN, owner, address, or another available identifier. Trinity County’s official parcel resource provides land value, improvement value, exemption status, and total assessed value on the value screen. These assessment figures are different from an estimated market value produced by a real estate website.
Does Trinity County have a GIS property map?
Yes. Trinity County provides GIS resources and a Parcel Viewer through its Planning Division. The county’s Parcel Viewer can be used to search by address or parcel number and review information such as acreage, zoning, general-plan designations, FEMA flood zones, school districts, fire districts, water services, sewer services, and electricity providers.
How can I check whether a Trinity County parcel is in a flood zone?
You can use Trinity County’s Parcel Viewer and FEMA flood-map resources to investigate flood hazards affecting a property. The county specifically provides instructions for viewing FEMA special flood-hazard overlays through its Parcel Viewer. Flood-zone information should be checked for the individual parcel because flood risk can vary significantly across rural and river-adjacent areas.
What school districts serve properties in Trinity County?
Trinity County has several active public school districts because its communities are geographically dispersed. The California Department of Education lists Mountain Valley Unified, Southern Trinity Joint Unified, Trinity Alps Unified, and several elementary districts including Burnt Ranch, Coffee Creek, Douglas City, Junction City, Lewiston, and Trinity Center. A property’s actual school district should be verified using the parcel location and current district boundaries.
Can I research zoning information for a Trinity County property?
Yes. Trinity County’s Planning Division provides zoning and GIS resources, including a Parcel Viewer that can display zoning and general-plan designations. The county also publishes planning-area and community-plan information. Zoning and land-use designations can affect development, permitted uses, and other property decisions, so users should verify the current designation with the Planning Department before relying on it for a project.
Where can I find Trinity County recorded property documents?
The Trinity County Clerk / Recorder maintains recorded documents and indexes relating to land title, liens, encumbrances, maps, and other authorized filings. The Recorder also collects transfer taxes and fees and provides copies of recorded documents. For questions involving the legal effect of a document, the county advises property owners to consult an appropriate legal professional rather than relying on the Recorder for legal advice.