Humboldt County property record for 163 Sylva St, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,711 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,199 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-332-024-000 |
| Primary APN | 503-332-024-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,711 sqft (0.131 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 50333224 |
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| Street Address | 163 SYLVA ST |
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-5226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | LOT 25 BLK 25 PRESTON PL BK 10- PG 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESTON PLACE ADD/ARCATA |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 4647, ARCATA, CA 95518-4647 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2007-016488-01 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $7,199.00 (+3.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $622,985 (+4.04%) Land $147,366 Building $475,619 |
| 2023 | $6,963.00 (-1.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $598,796 Land $141,645 Building $457,151 |
| 2022 | $7,091.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 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.
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 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 218 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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