Humboldt County property record for 2068 Ernest Way, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,343 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,523 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 507-221-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 507-221-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,343 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Old Parcel Number | 50722102 |
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| Street Address | 2068 ERNEST WAY |
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-4752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-5 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 PACIFIC MANOR SUB UNIT 1 BK 14 PG 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | PACIFIC MANOR SUBDIVISION UNIT #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
2068 Ernest Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2019.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2068 ERNEST WAY, ARCATA, CA 95521-4752 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Dec 5, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-021716 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Property Address | 2068 ERNEST WAY, ARCATA, CA 95521-4752 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2068 ERNEST WAY, ARCATA, CA 95521-4752 |
| Document Number | 0000003396 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-003396 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2068 ERNEST WAY, ARCATA, CA 95521-4752 |
| Document Number | 0000021716 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-021716 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 795, EUREKA, CA 95502-0795 |
| Document Number | 0000021717 |
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| Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-021717 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2068 Ernest Way was $3,523 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Secondary School District | Northern Humboldt Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Pacific Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,523.00 Homeowner's exemption | $322,622 Land $164,045 Building $158,577 |
| 2023 | $3,433.00 (+0.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $310,096 Land $157,676 Building $152,420 |
| 2022 | $3,413.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2068 Ernest Way in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 25, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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 2068 Ernest Way is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 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 18 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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