Humboldt County property record for 177 California Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,234 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $6,427 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-331-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 503-331-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,234 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Old Parcel Number | 50333108 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 177 CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-5203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | SUBD:PRESTON PLACE ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESTON PLACE ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
The current owner of 177 California Ave bought it in January 2002.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 TIMBER RIDGE LN, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-2848 |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 2002-002375-02 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 177 California Ave was $6,427.
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 | $6,427.00 | $543,834 Land $118,172 Building $425,662 |
| 2023 | $6,221.00 (-1.82%) | $522,718 Land $113,584 Building $409,134 |
| 2022 | $6,336.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 177 California Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 177 California Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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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