Humboldt County property record for 279 Beach Rd, Whitethorn, CA 95589
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $14,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,021 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 109-201-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 109-201-015-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Old Parcel Number | 10920115 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 BEACH RD |
| City | WHITETHORN |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95589-9220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-Q-D-V |
| Legal Description | LOT 09 BLK 179 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELTER COVE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 179 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARBERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1196 |
| Census Tract | 11502 |
279 Beach Rd is held in a trust since November 2016.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 658, WHITETHORN, CA 95589-0658 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000009604 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022146 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Beach Rd was $4,021.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Unified School District | Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,021.00 | $335,000 Land $52,500 Building $282,500 |
| 2023 | $4,330.00 (+51.4%) | $365,000 Land $52,500 Building $312,500 |
| 2022 | $2,860.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 279 Beach Rd in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 25, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · tidal / storm surge |
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 279 Beach Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1 serves 803 people · EPA ID CA1210022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
No cell data coverage reported
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