Humboldt County property record for 1239 Spear Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,146 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,398 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 507-091-035-000 |
| Primary APN | 507-091-035-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 9,146 sqft (0.209 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 50709135 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1239 SPEAR AVE |
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-4820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | PARCEL 2 PARCEL MAP 2535 BK 22 PM PG 128-129 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
1239 Spear Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2015.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1239 SPEAR AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-4820 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000706002 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004960 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Property Address | 1239 SPEAR AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-4820 |
| Document Number | 0000018047 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NAT'L TITLE INS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1239 SPEAR AVE ARCATA CA 955214820, ARCATA, CA 95521-4820 |
| Document Number | 0000018047 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 18047 |
| Name | LADERA LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | LADERA RANCH, CA 92694 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 6, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1239 Spear Ave was $5,398.
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 | $5,398.00 | $487,853 Land $223,018 Building $264,835 |
| 2023 | $5,263.00 (+0.57%) | $468,911 Land $214,359 Building $254,552 |
| 2022 | $5,233.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1239 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 1239 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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