Humboldt County property record for 1729 Charles Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,025 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,477 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-111-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 500-111-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,025 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,370 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,840 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 345 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1729 CHARLES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-6815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | LOT 155 SUNNY BRAE #2 BK12/MAPS PG 107 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYBRAE, UNIT 2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 155 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
1729 Charles Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of December 2, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1729 CHARLES AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-6815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Oct 22, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UMPQUA BANK |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202025043 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000025043 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1729 CHARLES AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-6815 |
| Document Number | 0000025043 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 25043 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $171.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1729 CHARLES AVE ARCATA CA 955216815, ARCATA, CA 95521-6815 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1729 CHARLES AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-6815 |
| Document Number | 0000019249 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 107 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-019249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1729 CHARLES AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-6815 |
| Document Number | 0000019250 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-019250 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1729 CHARLES AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-6815 |
| Document Number | 0000009581 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9581 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1729 CHARLES AVE ARCATA CA 955216815, ARCATA, CA 95521-6815 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1729 Charles Ave was $6,477, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Municipality | Arcata City |
| Secondary School District | Northern Humboldt Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Jacoby Creek Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,477.00 (+2.94%) | $588,840 Land $216,485 Building $372,355 |
| 2024 | $6,292.00 (+0.46%) | |
| 2023 | $6,263.00 (+0.11%) | $565,977 Land $208,080 Building $357,897 |
| 2022 | $6,256.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1729 Charles Ave 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 1729 Charles Ave is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 184 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 |
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