Modoc County property record for 1309 W 5th St, Alturas, CA 96101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 360 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,990 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $412 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-175-011-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-175-011-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 360 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 360 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,990 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 001-175-11-11 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1309 W 5TH ST |
| City | ALTURAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96101-3606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 PTN 5 B 3 G.I.OCONNOR |
| Legal Subdivision | G.I.OCONNOR |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTURAS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4099 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
1309 W 5th St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Modoc County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 119 S MAIN ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-4066 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1309 W 5TH ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3606 |
| Document Number | 0000001782 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1782 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.99 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 119 S MAIN ST ALTURAS CA 961014066, ALTURAS, CA 96101-4066 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1309 W 5th St was $412.
Source: Modoc County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Alturas City |
| County | Modoc County |
| Unified School District | Modoc Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,708 (-) Land $2,323 Building $34,385 | |
| 2025 | $412.00 | $36,708 Land $2,323 Building $34,385 |
| 2023 | $397.00 (+1.79%) | $35,284 Land $2,234 Building $33,050 |
| 2022 | $390.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1309 W 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 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 Policies | 5 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 1309 W 5th St is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 ALTURAS serves 2,715 people · EPA ID CA2510001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| 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 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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