Modoc County property record for 116 W McDowell Ave, Alturas, CA 96101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,064 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 003-227-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-227-019-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,800 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-227-19-11 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 116 W MCDOWELL AVE |
| City | ALTURAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96101-3932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PTN.L.3&4,MCKAY/HENDERSON |
| Legal Subdivision | MCKAY/HENDERSON |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTURAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3040 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Modoc County records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 299 WHITE ROCK LN, PORT LUDLOW, WA 98365-9574 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20037179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Modoc County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Alturas City |
| County | Modoc County |
| Unified School District | Modoc Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $82,442 (-) Land $5,960 Building $76,482 | |
| 2025 | $1,064.00 (+3.1%) | $82,442 (+4.04%) Land $5,960 Building $76,482 |
| 2023 | $1,032.00 (+1.57%) | $79,243 Land $5,730 Building $73,513 |
| 2022 | $1,016.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 49 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 49 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ALTURAS serves 2,715 people · EPA ID CA2510001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 240 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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