Humboldt County property record for 279 E Branch Rd, Garberville, CA 95542
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.429 acres (18,669 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,000 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $182 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 033-031-036-000 |
| Primary APN | 033-031-036-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 18,669 sqft (0.429 acres) |
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| Street Address | 279 E BRANCH RD |
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| City | GARBERVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-B-3-D |
| Legal Description | SUB: BENBOW EST, UNIT 2 PLAT BOOK: 15 PLAT PAGE: 21 LOT: 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENBOW EST, UNIT 2 |
| Legal Tract | 59 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARBERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4042 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
279 E Branch Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2024.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of November 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 E BRANCH RD, GARBERVILLE, CA 95542 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200124986 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005701 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 279 E BRANCH RD, GARBERVILLE, CA 95542 |
| Document Number | 0000012743 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 21-23 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-012743 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 710 E ST # 710, 710, EUREKA, CA 95501-1865 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 E Branch Rd was $182, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 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 | $182.00 (+1.11%) | $2,941 Land $2,941 |
| 2024 | $180.00 | |
| 2023 | $180.00 (+16.13%) | $2,828 Land $2,828 |
| 2022 | $155.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 279 E Branch 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 | 4 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 risk around 279 E Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | DEL ORO WATER CO-BENBOW private · serves 347 people · EPA ID CA1200671 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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