Humboldt County property record for 279 Otter Ln, Whitethorn, CA 95589
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $7,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $395 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 109-311-043-000 |
| Primary APN | 109-311-043-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.289 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 10931143 |
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| Street Address | 279 OTTER LN |
| City | WHITETHORN |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95589-9059 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-Q-D-V |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 BLK 183 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELTER COVE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 183 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARBERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1196 |
| Census Tract | 11502 |
279 Otter Ln, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 LA PALOMA APT 1, 1, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672-5171 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-020999 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 279 OTTER LN, WHITETHORN, CA 95589-9059 |
| Document Number | 0000020999 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20999 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 34265 VIA LOPEZ CAPISTRANO BEACH CA 926241305, CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624-1305 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 279 OTTER LN, WHITETHORN, CA 95589-9059 |
| Document Number | 0000021281 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 21281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3.85 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5115 EXCELSIOR BLVD #370 ST LOUIS PARK MN 554162906, 370, ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55416-2906 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Otter Ln was $395.
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 | $395.00 | $7,600 Land $7,600 |
| 2023 | $392.00 (+0.51%) | $7,305 Land $7,305 |
| 2022 | $390.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 279 Otter Ln 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 Otter Ln is moderate, ranking above 47% 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 47% of the US · lower than 72% 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 | 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 23 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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