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$221,109$170 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 53How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

171 RIVER ST

DOWNIEVILLE, CA 95936
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,300 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$221K
$117K low$325K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,250 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$81,270 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,447
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,823
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$79,796

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySIERRA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Downieville Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Downieville Junior-Senior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95936These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.198

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.55%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.140
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,268
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,996
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.68 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

171 River St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in Sierra County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Sierra County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Sierra County

What homes are worth in Downieville 95936

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$125K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Downieville 95936.

How it measures up in Downieville 95936

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Downieville 95936.

Estimated value$221,109
CheaperTypical $276,908Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

How 171 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDownieville 95936Sierra County
Estimated valuepricier than$221,10929% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17025% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,300 ft²46% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac39% of homes30% of homes

About 171 River St

How much is 171 River St, Downieville, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 171 River St, Downieville, CA is $221,109 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $117,272 to $324,946. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 171 River St, Downieville, CA last sell?

171 River St, Downieville, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 171 River St, Downieville, CA?

171 River St, Downieville, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,300 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

What schools serve 171 River St, Downieville, CA?

171 River St, Downieville, CA is assigned to Downieville Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Downieville Junior-Senior High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 171 River St, Downieville, CA compare to other homes in Downieville 95936?

Among the 221 homes in Downieville 95936, it is worth more than 29% of them ($221,109 against a typical $276,908), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($170 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,300 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.36 ac). Measured against all of Sierra County, it is worth more than 25% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 171 River St, Downieville, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 171 River St, Downieville, CA was $1,250. The county assessed it at $81,270.

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