2520 Davis Way, Arcata, CA 95521 Property Records

Humboldt County property record for 2520 Davis Way, Arcata, CA 95521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,053 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,969 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$298,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,886 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`505-302-008-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`505-302-008-000`
Alternative APN	`50530208`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,053 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,513 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1912
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,969 sqft (0.16 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	460 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2520 DAVIS WAY
City	ARCATA
State	CA
Zip	95521-5108
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RL
Legal Description	LOT 195 NW ARCATA SUBD #3 BK13/MAPS PG51-52
Legal Subdivision	NORTHWEST ARCATA, UNIT 3
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	195
Jurisdiction	HUMBOLDT CA
Township / Civil Division	ARCATA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3012
Census Tract	1102

Owner

2520 Davis Way is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2018.

Source: Humboldt County records, as of December 29, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1212 8TH AVE, TRINIDAD, CA 95570-9502
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 17, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COUNTIES BANK
Jul 17, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 17, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 17, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 9, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201813266
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 26, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000013265
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	HUMBOLDT CA
Property Address	2520 DAVIS WAY, ARCATA, CA 95521-5108
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 1, 2021
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	418 7TH AVE, TRINIDAD, CA 95570-9758

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005888
Date	Mar 16, 2021
Instrument	2021-005888

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CARROLLTON, TX 75007

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	HUMBOLDT CA
Recording Date	Jul 17, 2018
Property Address	2520 DAVIS WAY, ARCATA, CA 95521-5108
Document Number	0000013266
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 51&52
Instrument Date	Jun 26, 2018
Instrument	2018-013266
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021
Title Company	HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1212 8TH AVE, TRINIDAD, CA 95570-9502

Mortgage

Document Number	0000013267
Date	Jul 17, 2018
Instrument	2018-013267

Lender

Name	COUNTIES BANK
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

July 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	HUMBOLDT CA
Recording Date	Jul 17, 2018
Property Address	2520 DAVIS WAY, ARCATA, CA 95521-5108
Document Number	0000013265
Instrument Date	Jun 26, 2018
Instrument	13265
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2018
Title Company	HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	324 6TH AVE S NAMPA ID 836513748, NAMPA, ID 83651-3748

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2520 Davis Way was $3,886, up 1.2% from the year before.

Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$3,886.00 (+1.22%)	$332,419 Land $167,325 Building $165,094
2024	$3,839.00 (+2.1%)
2023	$3,760.00 (-1.8%)	$319,513 Land $160,829 Building $158,684
2022	$3,829.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2520 Davis Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 21 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	21 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

Wildfire risk around 2520 Davis Way 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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 474 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Vero Fiber Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
101Netlink Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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