1978 Ward St, Arcata, CA 95521 Property Records

Humboldt County property record for 1978 Ward St, Arcata, CA 95521 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Square Footage900 sqft Living Area
Lot Size63,162 sqft (1.45 acres)
Last Sale$370,000 (2022)
Tax Bill$4,410.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN506-371-007-000
Alternative APN
  • 50637107

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Building Area900 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area63,162 sqft (1.45 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1978 WARD ST
CityARCATA
StateCA
Zip95521-9662
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal DescriptionVLTD CEIL ,SKYLT0600600600B071982A C 00083X 620007B C
Legal SubdivisionCLARKS ADD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Minor Civil DivisionARCATA
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1037
Census Tract1300

Owner

Source: Humboldt County records · APN 506-371-007-000

Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address13131 ATHENA WAY, AUBURN, CA 95603-2901
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 04, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION #3
Feb 04, 2022Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA
Jul 16, 2020Correction Deed
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE CO/CA
May 01, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
TRUEMAN E VROMAN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 04, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 04, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20222425
Prior Transfer DateJan 28, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000002423
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Recording DateFeb 04, 2022
Property Address1978 WARD ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-9662
Document Number0000002425
Instrument DateJan 28, 2022
Instrument2022-002425
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address13131 ATHENA WAY, AUBURN, CA 95603-2901

Mortgage

Document Number0000002426
DateFeb 04, 2022
Instrument2022-002426
Lender
NameOPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION #3
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 01, 2052

February 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Recording DateFeb 04, 2022
Property Address1978 WARD ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-9662
Document Number0000002423
Instrument DateJan 25, 2022
Instrument2022-002423
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5069 CUMMINGS RD, EUREKA, CA 95503-9757

July 2020: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Recording DateJul 16, 2020
Property Address1978 WARD ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-9662
Document Number0000011827
Instrument DateJul 08, 2020
Instrument11827
Record UpdatedJul 29, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE CO/CA

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$105.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address5069 CUMMINGS RD EUREKA CA 955039757, EUREKA, CA 95503-9757

May 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Recording DateMay 01, 2020
Property Address1978 WARD ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-9662
Document Number0000007143
Instrument DateApr 09, 2020
Instrument7143
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE CO/CA

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$105.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address5069 CUMMINGS RD EUREKA CA 955039757, EUREKA, CA 95503-9757

Mortgage

Document Number7144
DateMay 01, 2020
Instrument7144
Lender
NameTRUEMAN E VROMAN
Address2950 E ST, EUREKA, CA 95501-4300
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Mortgage

Document Number10992,
DateMay 01, 2020
Instrument10992
Lender
NameTRUEMAN E VROMAN
Address2950 E ST, EUREKA, CA 95501-4300
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Humboldt County records · Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyHumboldt County
Elementary School DistrictArcata Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictNorthern Humboldt Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$4,466.00 (+1.27%)$392,646 (+4.04%) Land $233,465 Building $159,181
2024$4,410.00 (+2.15%)
2023$4,317.00 (+1,529.06%)$377,400 (+115.66%) Land $224,400 Building $153,000
2022$265.00$175,000 Land $85,000 Building $90,000

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Humboldt County (06023C), updated August 25, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone VE, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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