Humboldt County property record for 1521 R St, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,791 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,412 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 021-276-011-000 |
| Primary APN | 021-276-011-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,791 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1521 R ST |
|---|---|
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-5453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 3 BLOOMFIELD ACRES BK 12 PGS 31-32 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLOOMFIELD AC |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1103 |
1521 R St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of September 16, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1521 R ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-5453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202418247 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 28, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000251304 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Property Address | 1521 R ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-5453 |
| Document Number | 0000017964 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1521 R ST ARCATA CA 955215453, ARCATA, CA 95521-5453 |
| Document Number | 0000017964 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17964 |
| Name | SETERUS |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 4.37% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 R St was $5,412, up 30.6% from the year before.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 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 | $5,412.00 (+30.57%) | $475,000 Land $160,000 Building $315,000 |
| 2024 | $4,145.00 (-0.02%) | |
| 2023 | $4,146.00 (+1.22%) | $343,818 Land $193,158 Building $150,660 |
| 2022 | $4,096.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1521 R St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 1521 R 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 95% of the US · lower than 97% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 435 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, Vero Fiber.
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