Humboldt County property record for 1220 Spear Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,136 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.609 acres (26,571 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,707 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 507-101-031-000 |
| Primary APN | 507-101-031-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,136 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 26,571 sqft (0.609 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 50710131 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1220 SPEAR AVE |
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-4821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | PAR 1 PARMAP 2118 PMBK 18 PG 119 |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 06N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
The current owner of 1220 Spear Ave acquired it in July 2014.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1220 SPEAR AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-4821 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012426 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1220 Spear Ave was $1,707 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Municipality | Arcata City |
| Secondary School District | Northern Humboldt Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Pacific Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,707.00 Homeowner's exemption | $143,717 Land $66,793 Building $76,924 |
| 2023 | $1,667.00 (+0.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $138,138 Land $64,200 Building $73,938 |
| 2022 | $1,655.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1220 Spear Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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 1220 Spear Ave 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 225 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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