Humboldt County property record for 119 Sylva St, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.299 acres (13,007 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $349,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,988 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-332-020-000 |
| Primary APN | 503-332-020-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 13,007 sqft (0.299 acres) |
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| Street Address | 119 SYLVA ST |
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| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-5226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 BLK 25 PRESTON PLACE ADD BK 10 MAPS PG 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESTON PLACE ADD |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
119 Sylva St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of May 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 543 SKYPARK DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4068 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPAN |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20265318 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005317 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 119 SYLVA ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-5226 |
| Document Number | 0000005317 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265317 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPAN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 543 SKYPARK DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4068 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 119 SYLVA ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-5226 |
| Document Number | 0000005318 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.5318 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY, HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $38,773.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 543 SKYPARK DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4068 |
| Document Number | 0000005319, |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..5319 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.22% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 119 Sylva St was $1,988 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.5% from the year before.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Municipality | Arcata City |
| Elementary School District | Arcata Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Northern Humboldt Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,988.00 (+8.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $149,578 Land $21,565 Building $128,013 |
| 2024 | $1,833.00 (-10.15%) | |
| 2023 | $2,040.00 (+1.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $143,772 Land $20,729 Building $123,043 |
| 2022 | $2,011.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 119 Sylva St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 25, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 119 Sylva St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 ARCATA serves 18,857 people · EPA ID CA1210001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from HUMBOLDT BAY MWD |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 218 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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