Mendocino County property record for 1242 Poplar Ave, Willits, CA 95490
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,298 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $378,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,962 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2018 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-252-14 |
| Primary APN | 006-252-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 10,298 sqft (0.236 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 006-252-14 |
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| Street Address | 1242 POPLAR AVE |
| City | WILLITS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95490-4217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL 1 OF PCL MAP FILED SEPT 28, 1967 IN C2, D9, P46, MCR. |
| Legal Subdivision | MAGNOLIA SUB |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WILLITS |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6021 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
Source: Mendocino County records, as of August 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1242 POPLAR AVE, WILLITS, CA 95490-4217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STAR ONE CREDIT UNION |
| Feb 23, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jul 7, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TRI COUNTIES BANK |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20263158 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001644 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1242 POPLAR AVE, WILLITS, CA 95490-4217 |
| Document Number | 0000003158 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.3158 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | REDWOOD EMPIRE TITLE COMPANY, REDWOOD EMPIRE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $41,995.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1242 POPLAR AVE, WILLITS, CA 95490-4217 |
| Document Number | 0000003159, |
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| Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.3159 |
| Name | STAR ONE CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1242 POPLAR AVE, WILLITS, CA 95490-4217 |
| Document Number | 0000002013 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2013 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 1 WILLITS CA 954900001, WILLITS, CA 95490-0001 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Property Address | 1242 POPLAR AVE, WILLITS, CA 95490-4217 |
| Document Number | 0000009288 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1242 POPLAR AVE WILLITS CA 954904217, WILLITS, CA 95490-4217 |
| Document Number | 0000009288 |
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| Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9288 |
| Name | TRI COUNTIES BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILLITS, CA 95490 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1242 POPLAR AVE, WILLITS, CA 95490-4217 |
| Document Number | 0000008441 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8441 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 1 WILLITS CA 954900001, WILLITS, CA 95490-0001 |
Source: Mendocino County assessment roll, as of August 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Municipality | Willits City |
| Unified School District | Willits Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $367,200 (+427.82%) Land $102,000 Building $265,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,962.00 (+4.58%) | $69,569 (+4.11%) Land $11,233 Building $58,336 |
| 2024 | $1,876.00 (+4.57%) | |
| 2023 | $1,794.00 (+6.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $66,821 Land $10,783 Building $56,038 |
| 2020 | $1,689.00 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2025 · 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 Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1999 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · lower than 70% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 WILLITS serves 6,175 people · EPA ID CA2310004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 183 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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