1541 Stromberg Ave, Arcata, CA 95521 Property Records

Humboldt County property record for 1541 Stromberg Ave, Arcata, CA 95521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,053 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$415,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,874 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Mortgage Jan 2023 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`505-273-004-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`505-273-004-000`
Alternative APN	`50527304`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,053 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,515 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1541 STROMBERG AVE
City	ARCATA
State	CA
Zip	95521-5128
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RL
Legal Description	LOT 4 NW ARCATA SUBD 2 BK 13 MAPS PG 20
Legal Subdivision	NORTHWEST ARCATA, UNIT 2
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	HUMBOLDT CA
Township / Civil Division	ARCATA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	1102

Owner

1541 Stromberg Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2023.

Source: Humboldt County records, as of July 31, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1541 STROMBERG AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5128
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 4, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Jan 30, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA
Oct 6, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20231321
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	HUMBOLDT CA
Recording Date	May 4, 2026
Property Address	1541 STROMBERG AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5128
Document Number	0000005540
Instrument Date	Apr 24, 2026
Instrument	20265540
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1541 STROMBERG AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5128
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005540,
Date	May 4, 2026
Instrument	20265540

Lender

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months

Interest

Rate	6.38%
Max Rate	-1%

January 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	HUMBOLDT CA
Recording Date	Jan 30, 2023
Property Address	1541 STROMBERG AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5128
Document Number	0000001321
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 20
Instrument Date	Jan 25, 2023
Instrument	2023-001321
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	447 GERMY DR, CLOVERDALE, CA 95425

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	HUMBOLDT CA
Recording Date	Oct 6, 2017
Property Address	1541 STROMBERG AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5128
Document Number	0000018262
Instrument Date	Sep 22, 2017
Instrument	18262
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 1, 2017
Title Company	HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$328.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1541 STROMBERG AVE ARCATA CA 955215128, ARCATA, CA 95521-5128

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1541 Stromberg Ave was $4,874 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.3% from the year before.

Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$4,874.00 (+1.27%) Homeowner's exemption	$431,766 Land $187,272 Building $244,494
2024	$4,813.00 (+25.31%)
2023	$3,841.00 (-1.81%)	$326,996 Land $158,577 Building $168,419
2022	$3,912.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1541 Stromberg Ave 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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 21 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	21 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

Wildfire risk around 1541 Stromberg Ave 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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 474 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Vero Fiber Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
101Netlink Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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