2550 McDowell Ct, Arcata, CA 95521 Property Records

Humboldt County property record for 2550 McDowell Ct, Arcata, CA 95521 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Square Footage2,842 sqft Living Area
Lot Size27,442 sqft (0.629 acres)
GarageAttached, 630 sqft
Tax Bill$5,079.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN503-481-003-000
Alternative APN
  • 50348103

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,842 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area27,442 sqft (0.629 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area630 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number50348103
Street Address2550 MCDOWELL CT
CityARCATA
StateCA
Zip95521-5269
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 8 TR 120 PRESTON RIDGE II BK 16 MAPS PGS 94-95
Legal SubdivisionPRESTON RIDGE SUBDIVISION UNIT II
Legal Tract120
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Minor Civil DivisionARCATA
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1007
Census Tract1200

Owner

Source: Humboldt County records · APN 503-481-003-000

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address980 OLD RANCH RD, SOLVANG, CA 93463-9617
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 19, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Oct 19, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Prior SaleOct 19, 2018
Record RefreshedJun 07, 2026

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Recording DateOct 19, 2018
Property Address2550 MCDOWELL CT, ARCATA, CA 95521-5269
Document Number0000018969
Instrument DateSep 24, 2018
Instrument18969
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 05, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address980 OLD RANCH RD SOLVANG CA 934639617, SOLVANG, CA 93463-9617

October 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Recording DateOct 19, 2018
Property Address2550 MCDOWELL CT, ARCATA, CA 95521-5269
Document Number0000018970
Map ReferenceMB 16 PG 94&95
Instrument DateSep 21, 2018
Instrument2018-018970
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 12, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address980 OLD RANCH RD, SOLVANG, CA 93463-9617

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Humboldt County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$5,079.00 (+3.42%)$443,916 (+4.04%) Land $165,728 Building $278,188
2023$4,911.00 (-1.86%)$426,681 Land $159,294 Building $267,387
2022$5,004.00

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

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 11% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 5,000 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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

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