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1685 S 3rd St, Fortuna, CA 95540 Property Records

Humboldt County property record for 1685 S 3rd St, Fortuna, CA 95540

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.189 acres (8,276 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$152,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill$1,843 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2019 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN201-092-011-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN201-092-011-000
Alternative APN
  • 20109211

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,168 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area8,276 sqft (0.189 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area264 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number20109211
Street Address1685 S 3RD ST
CityFORTUNA
StateCA
Zip95540-3017
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRM
Legal DescriptionLOT 3 REESE & HULBERT SUB BK 12 PG 97
Legal SubdivisionREESE & HULBERT SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Township / Civil DivisionFORTUNA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3021
Census Tract10901

Owner

Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address2782 JOSEPH ST, FORTUNA, CA 95540-4817
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 21, 2020Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Jan 23, 2019Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 23, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020-014432
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2020: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Recording DateAug 21, 2020
Property Address1685 S 3RD ST, FORTUNA, CA 95540-3017
Document Number0000014432
Map ReferenceMB 12 PG 97
Instrument DateAug 17, 2020
Instrument2020-014432
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2022
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address2782 JOSEPH ST, FORTUNA, CA 95540-4817
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000014433
DateAug 21, 2020
Instrument2020-014433
Lender
NameCALIBER HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2050

January 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Recording DateJan 23, 2019
Property Address1685 S 3RD ST, FORTUNA, CA 95540-3017
Document Number0000001274
Instrument DateJan 7, 2019
Instrument1274
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2019

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$237.96
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipAssociation
Address5600 GRANITE PKWY PLANO TX 750244126, PLANO, TX 75024-4126
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyHumboldt County
MunicipalityFortuna City
Elementary School DistrictFortuna Elementary School District (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictFortuna Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$1,843.00 (+5.92%)$164,527 (+4.04%) Land $108,242 Building $56,285
2023$1,740.00 (+0.29%)$158,140 Land $104,040 Building $54,100
2022$1,735.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 25, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 13 policies
Nearby Flood Policies13 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCITY OF FORTUNA
serves 12,133 people · EPA ID CA1210006
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 192 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Cable		940 / 35
101Netlink
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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