Humboldt County property record for 1853 Eel River Dr, Fortuna, CA 95540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,156 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.68 acres (29,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,735 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 201-281-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 201-281-012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,156 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,020 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 29,620 sqft (0.68 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1853 EEL RIVER DR |
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| City | FORTUNA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95540-9528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AE |
| Legal Description | -SW4 SE4 S11 T02N R01W /F ALTON OFSION OF0600601120B Y 1B050082N C |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FORTUNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of December 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1853 EEL RIVER DR, FORTUNA, CA 95540-9528 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit REDWOOD CAP BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200514351 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004984 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1853 EEL RIVER DR, FORTUNA, CA 95540-9528 |
| Document Number | 0000004982 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-004982 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 31101 HIGHWAY 20, FORT BRAGG, CA 95437-8228 |
| Document Number | 0000004983 |
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| Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-004983 |
| Name | EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1853 EEL RIVER DR, FORTUNA, CA 95540-9528 |
| Document Number | 0000004984 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-004984 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 31101 HIGHWAY 20, FORT BRAGG, CA 95437-8228 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Property Address | 1853 EEL RIVER DR, FORTUNA, CA 95540-9528 |
| Document Number | 0000002797 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY, HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE CO. |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1853 EEL RIVER DR FORTUNA CA 955409528, FORTUNA, CA 95540-9528 |
| Document Number | 0000002797 |
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| Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2797 |
| Name | REDWOOD CAP BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EUREKA, CA 95534 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Municipality | Fortuna City |
| Elementary School District | Fortuna Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fortuna Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,735.00 (+2.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $440,000 (-) Land $155,000 Building $285,000 |
| 2024 | $4,640.00 | |
| 2023 | $4,640.00 (-1.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $440,000 Land $155,000 Building $285,000 |
| 2022 | $4,718.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 FORTUNA serves 12,133 people · EPA ID CA1210006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 31 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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