Humboldt County property record for 1480 Spear Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,418 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,274 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 507-101-032-000 |
| Primary APN | 507-101-032-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,418 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,682 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1480 SPEAR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-4883 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | SUB: 2484, PARCEL MAP PLAT BOOK: P22 PLAT PAGE: 47 LOT: 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD EST, UNIT 2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of September 9, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3855 NEWELL LN, EUREKA, CA 95503-9429 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004932 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1480 SPEAR AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-4883 |
| Document Number | 0000004932 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 47&48 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-004932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 3855 NEWELL LN, EUREKA, CA 95503-9429 |
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 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 | $2,274.00 (+0.84%) | $70,598 (+4.04%) Land $8,480 Building $62,118 |
| 2024 | $2,255.00 | |
| 2023 | $2,255.00 (+0.71%) | $67,857 Land $8,151 Building $59,706 |
| 2022 | $2,239.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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.
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 | 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 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 225 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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