1220 E California Ave, Arcata, CA 95521 Property Records

Humboldt County property record for 1220 E California Ave, Arcata, CA 95521

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.989 acres (43,124 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Last Sale$455,000 (Aug 2010)
Tax Bill$6,567 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN503-500-019-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN503-500-019-000
Alternative APN
  • 50350019

Exterior

Lot Area43,124 sqft (0.989 acres)

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number50350019
Street Address1220 E CALIFORNIA AVE
CityARCATA
StateCA
Zip95521-5241
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRVL
Legal DescriptionLOT 39 TR 165 PRESTON RIDGE #5 BK 17 PG 61-63
Legal SubdivisionPRESTON RIDGE SUBDIVISION
Legal Tract165
Legal Lot Number39
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Township / Civil DivisionARCATA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract1200

Owner

Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025

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Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing Address1220 E CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5241
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 30, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 30, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0000018721
Last Transfer DateSep 8, 2010
Transfer Doc0000019454
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyHumboldt County
MunicipalityArcata City
Elementary School DistrictArcata Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictNorthern Humboldt Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$6,567.00 (+3.48%)$582,921 (+4.04%) Land $275,447 Building $307,474
2023$6,346.00 (-1.9%)$560,288 Land $264,752 Building $295,536
2022$6,469.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 25, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF ARCATA
serves 18,857 people · EPA ID CA1210001
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from HUMBOLDT BAY MWD
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Cable
940 / 35
101Netlink
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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