Humboldt County property record for 1275 Chester Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,373 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $4,172 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-042-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 503-042-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 9,373 sqft (0.215 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 50304201 |
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| Street Address | 1275 CHESTER AVE |
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-6819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | LOT 87 SUNNYBRAE #1 BK12/MAPS PG 99-101 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNY BRAE TRACT SUBDIVISION #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
1275 Chester Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2017.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2143 ROYAL LYTHAM GLN, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1089 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000013469 |
| Deed Book / Page | 503 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022656 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1275 CHESTER AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-6819 |
| Document Number | 0000022656 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22656 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 30848 STARDUST LN VALLEY CENTER CA 920823437, VALLEY CENTER, CA 92082-3437 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1275 Chester Ave was $4,172.
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 | $4,172.00 | $333,039 Land $96,078 Building $236,961 |
| 2023 | $4,046.00 (-1.68%) | $320,109 Land $92,349 Building $227,760 |
| 2022 | $4,115.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1275 Chester Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1996 · river or lake flooding |
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 1275 Chester Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 383 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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