Humboldt County property record for 1261 16th St, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,289 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,652 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-132-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 020-132-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,289 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 02013201 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1261 16TH ST |
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-5581 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | B252 /B5P81 M ARCATAF ARCATAACRES #1ARCAT 86C 600775C080586C 00000000 N |
| Legal Subdivision | 27 |
| Legal Block | 252 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
1261 16th St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2019.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2014, EUREKA, CA 95502-2014 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-018496 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1261 16th St was $6,652.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Municipality | Arcata City |
| Elementary School District | Arcata Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Northern Humboldt Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,652.00 | $534,539 Land $202,209 Building $332,330 |
| 2023 | $6,125.00 (-1.81%) | $513,784 Land $194,358 Building $319,426 |
| 2022 | $6,238.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1261 16th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 25, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1261 16th St 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 289 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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