This page helps users handle a property search in Sacramento County, California by showing how to use official parcel tools, review assessment details, and find the right Assessor contact when online results are limited.

The Sacramento County Assessor Parcel Viewer is the main public tool for parcel lookup, while the Sacramento County Assessor’s Office handles ownership, assessment, mapping, and related public record questions.

Sacramento County Assessor Parcel Viewer

Use the open the Assessor Parcel Viewer to search parcels by address, parcel number, intersection, or map selection.

  • Property address, such as a street number and street name
  • Assessor Parcel Number, also called an APN
  • Street intersection, such as one street at another street

After you have one of those details, use the viewer to locate the parcel and open the parcel information panel.

  • Open the viewer and read the data disclaimer before using the map.
  • Enter an address, APN, or street intersection in the parcel search box.
  • Select the matching parcel from the map or search result.
  • Review the parcel details, tax roll information, land data, and available building information.
  • Use the print option if you need a copy of the map view or parcel details for reference.

Use parcel map data carefully. Sacramento County states that parcel lines may not accurately reflect legal descriptions.

Parcel details available online

The Assessor Parcel Viewer can show several categories of parcel and assessment information. Available fields may include the Assessor Parcel Number, address, postal city and ZIP, jurisdiction, Assessor roll status, Assessor’s map, tax rate area code, roll year, land value, improvement value, exemption values, net assessed value, land information, zoning, and limited building information.

Recent sales activity can be viewed from the "Recent Sales" menu item. The viewer supports sales activity over the last two years and includes a date range control for date-aware map layers.

For map-based work, the viewer includes layers for items such as county boundaries, city boundaries, supervisor districts, parcel boundaries, parcel numbers, address numbers, street names, and recent sales.

Owner information limits

Owner information is not displayed on the Assessor’s website. Secured ownership information can be requested from the Sacramento County Assessor’s Office by email or phone, or viewed on self-service public information computers at the Assessor’s Office.

Staff will provide general information for up to 2 parcels per telephone call or email per day. To request ownership information by phone or email, provide the property address or parcel number. Ownership searches by name only are not available by email or phone.

Public information may include secured and unsecured assessment rolls, Assessor’s parcel number, owner’s name for secured property, property address, mailing address, assessed values, exemption values, tax rate area code, zoning code, land use code, Recorder’s book and page, parcel maps, and property characteristics.

Assessor records and in-person access

Many Assessor records are public documents. Free parcel information, including assessed values and limited residential and commercial building characteristics, is available through Parcel Viewer.

Public records may also be reviewed on lobby computers at the Sacramento County Assessor’s Office. Most Assessor public records may be viewed at no charge, while hard copies of public information may be purchased.

Electronic records can be obtained free of charge through Sacramento County’s online web portal, NextRequest. Building characteristic information is handled differently from general parcel lookup, and building footprint drawings are confidential documents available only to an owner or the owner’s authorized agent.

Assessor parcel maps and boundary cautions

Assessor parcel maps are used for assessment purposes. They display parcel numbers, parcel and lot boundaries, adjoining map page information, recorded dimensions, acreage, street address, street width, and recorded map information when available.

Assessor maps are not surveys and should not be used to define property lines or resolve boundary disputes. The legal description on the deed controls property boundaries, and physical boundary questions may require a licensed land surveyor or civil engineer.

For more map-specific guidance, review the County’s read the Assessor parcel map guidance.

Parcel Viewer data updates and system notes

The assessed values on Parcel Viewer are updated in early July and mid-September. Changes to assessed value that result in roll corrections are not reflected in the Parcel Viewer application after September 15.

Parcel maps are for assessment purposes only, and Sacramento County provides the information "as is" without warranty. The County also notes that GIS coordinates and parcel line displays are not directly derived from field surveys and are not appropriate for legal or engineering purposes.

The Parcel Viewer is a GIS application. No text-only version is available at this time, and Sacramento County recommends using an updated web browser and a DSL connection for better performance.

Sacramento County also provides a public GIS Open Data Hub for exploring and downloading county datasets. Property-related results may include parcel centroids, filed parcel maps, filed subdivision maps, zoning, Williamson Act parcels, mobile home parks, and other GIS layers.

For broader map and dataset needs, use the browse the Sacramento County GIS Open Data Hub.

ParcelQuest Lite is an independent data service connected to county assessor websites. It can be used to view property information, parcel maps, and supplemental tax estimates, but users are limited to 50 searches and 25 parcel maps per month.

Sacramento County property search contacts

Use these contacts for parcel lookup help, ownership information, assessment questions, mapping, and related property record issues.

  • Sacramento County Assessor’s Office, 3636 American River Drive, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95864-5952
    Phone hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Office hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Real Property Assessment
    Phone: (916) 875-0700
    Email: assessor@saccounty.gov
  • Mapping
    Phone: (916) 876-6745
    Email: ASR-Mapping@saccounty.gov
  • Sacramento County GIS Open Data Site
    Phone: (916) 876-6423
    Email: sacgis@saccounty.gov

Common questions

Where can I search for a Sacramento County parcel online?

Use the Sacramento County Assessor Parcel Viewer to search by property address, APN, street intersection, or by zooming the map and selecting a parcel.

Can I see the property owner’s name online?

No. Owner information is not displayed on the Assessor’s website. For secured ownership information, contact the Assessor’s Office by phone or email, or use the self-service public information computers at the office.

What do I need to request ownership information by phone or email?

Provide the property address or parcel number. Staff will look up ownership for up to 2 secured parcels per day. Ownership searches by name only are not available by phone or email.

No. Assessor parcel maps are for assessment purposes only and are not surveys. Property boundaries are defined by the legal description on the deed.

Who handles zoning questions for a parcel?

The Sacramento County Assessor does not maintain updated zoning information. For accurate zoning information, contact the Planning Department for the jurisdiction where the property is located.

How often are assessed values updated in Parcel Viewer?

Assessed values on Parcel Viewer are updated in early July and mid-September. Roll correction changes are not reflected in the application after September 15.