Humboldt County property record for 1511 Eel River Dr, Fortuna, CA 95540
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,585 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $174,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,766 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 201-271-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 201-271-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 65,585 sqft (1.5 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 20127106 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1511 EEL RIVER DR |
| City | FORTUNA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95540-9566 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AE |
| Legal Description | S23 T2N R1W/ T02N R01W /F ALTON OFSION OF0600601120B Y 1B050082N C |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORTUNA |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FORTUNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
1511 Eel River Dr, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2001.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1511 EEL RIVER DR, FORTUNA, CA 95540-9566 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001-012708-02 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1511 Eel River Dr was $2,766 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Municipality | Fortuna City |
| Elementary School District | Fortuna Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fortuna Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,766.00 Homeowner's exemption | $262,169 Land $90,399 Building $171,770 |
| 2023 | $2,602.00 (-2.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $251,990 Land $86,890 Building $165,100 |
| 2022 | $2,665.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1511 Eel River Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 25, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 1511 Eel River Dr 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 FORTUNA serves 12,133 people · EPA ID CA1210006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 221 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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