275 E California Ave, Arcata, CA 95521 Property Records

Humboldt County property record for 275 E California Ave, Arcata, CA 95521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	1.54 acres (67,261 sqft)
Owner	Owner Name on File
Tax Bill	$2,906 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`503-492-006-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`503-492-006-000`
Alternative APN	`50349206`

Exterior

Lot Area	67,261 sqft (1.54 acres)

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	50349206
Street Address	275 E CALIFORNIA AVE
City	ARCATA
State	CA
Zip	95521-5278
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RVL
Legal Description	LOT 29 TR 152 PRESTON RDGE #3 BK17/MAPS PG 31-32
Legal Tract	152
Legal Lot Number	29
Jurisdiction	HUMBOLDT CA
Township / Civil Division	ARCATA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	1200

Owner

The current owner of 275 E California Ave acquired it in January 2014.

Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 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	Owner Name on File
Mailing Address	275 E CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5278
Occupancy	Owner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Jan 23, 2014
Transfer Doc	0000001466
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 275 E California Ave was $2,906 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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	$2,906.00 Homeowner's exemption	$247,827 Land $69,340 Building $178,487
2023	$2,887.00 (-1.74%)	$238,206 Land $66,649 Building $171,557
2022	$2,938.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 275 E California Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 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 275 E California Ave 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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
101Netlink Fixed Wireless	100 / 20