Humboldt County property record for 2126 Mad River Rd, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Rural Home |
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| Lot Size | 39.9 acres (1,741,747 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,225 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 507-161-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 507-161-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,741,747 sqft (39.9 acres) |
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| Street Address | 2126 MAD RIVER RD |
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| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-9691 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AE-60/F |
| Legal Description | -SE4 SW4 S09 T06N R01E / 950283C C 00083X 620007B C |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
2126 Mad River Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of September 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2126 MAD RIVER RD, ARCATA, CA 95521-9691 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012538 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2126 MAD RIVER RD, ARCATA, CA 95521-9691 |
| Document Number | 0000012538 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202612538 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 2126 MAD RIVER RD, ARCATA, CA 95521-9691 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2126 Mad River Rd was $2,225 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 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 | $2,225.00 (+2.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $183,781 Land $98,544 Building $85,237 |
| 2024 | $2,175.00 (+2.11%) | |
| 2023 | $2,130.00 (+0.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $176,646 Land $94,718 Building $81,928 |
| 2022 | $2,118.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2126 Mad River Rd 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1982–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2126 Mad River Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | HUMBOLDT BAY MWD private · serves 680 people · EPA ID CA1210013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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