Humboldt County property record for 1603 Charles Ct, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 991 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,619 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-022-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 503-022-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 991 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,264 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 273 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1603 CHARLES CT |
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| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-6876 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | LOT 165 SUNNY BRAE #2 BK12/MAPS PG107 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYBRAE, UNIT 2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 165 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
1603 Charles Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2015.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1603 CHARLES CT, ARCATA, CA 95521-6876 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201111755 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016068 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1603 CHARLES CT, ARCATA, CA 95521-6876 |
| Document Number | 0000009459 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20269459 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1603 CHARLES CT, ARCATA, CA 95521-6876 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1603 Charles Ct was $3,619, up 1.2% 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 | $3,619.00 (+1.2%) | $307,469 Land $166,547 Building $140,922 |
| 2024 | $3,576.00 (+2.08%) | |
| 2023 | $3,503.00 (-1.79%) | $295,531 Land $160,081 Building $135,450 |
| 2022 | $3,567.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1603 Charles Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1996 · river or lake flooding |
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 1603 Charles Ct is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 383 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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