Humboldt County property record for 1225 Spear Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.501 acres (21,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Mar 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,493 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 507-091-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 507-091-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 21,841 sqft (0.501 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 50709106 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1225 SPEAR AVE |
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-4820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 ALLIANCE 1ST ADDN TO ARCATA BK12/MAPS PG 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLIANCE FIRST ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
The current owner of 1225 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 Sale | Mar 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000006706 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012428 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1225 Spear Ave was $2,493 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 | $2,493.00 Homeowner's exemption | $218,463 Land $132,589 Building $85,874 |
| 2023 | $2,432.00 (+0.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $209,983 Land $127,442 Building $82,541 |
| 2022 | $2,416.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1225 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 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 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 1225 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 | 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 474 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vero Fiber Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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