Del Norte County property record for 161 Cates Way, Crescent City, CA 95531
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,025 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $464,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,153 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 116-040-037-000 |
| Primary APN | 116-040-037-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,025 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 696 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Old Parcel Number | 11604037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 CATES WAY |
| City | CRESCENT CITY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95531-7480 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | AS SHOWN ON THE PARCEL MAP |
| Jurisdiction | DEL NORTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESCENT CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 106 |
161 Cates Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Del Norte County records, as of July 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 CATES WAY, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531-7480 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024888 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 13, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001926 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEL NORTE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 161 CATES WAY, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531-7480 |
| Document Number | 0000000887 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240887 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 6305 BEAR GRASS RD, WINNEMUCCA, NV 89445-8218 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEL NORTE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 161 CATES WAY, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531-7480 |
| Document Number | 0000000888 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240888 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 161 CATES WAY, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531-7480 |
| Document Number | 0000000889 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240889 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEL NORTE CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 161 CATES WAY, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531-7480 |
| Document Number | 0000000620 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 620 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 CATES WAY CRESCENT CITY CA 955317480, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531-7480 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Cates Way was $5,153.
Source: Del Norte County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Del Norte County |
| Unified School District | Del Norte County Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $482,745 (+2%) Land $114,444 Building $368,301 | |
| 2025 | $5,153.00 | $473,280 Land $112,200 Building $361,080 |
| 2023 | $2,663.00 (+2.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $252,792 Land $36,214 Building $216,578 |
| 2022 | $2,597.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 161 Cates Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · 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 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 161 Cates Way 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 228 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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