Mendocino County property record for 281 Observatory Ave, Ukiah, CA 95482 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 7,646 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,575.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 003-130-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,646 sqft (0.176 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 003-130-29 |
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| Street Address | 281 OBSERVATORY AVE |
| City | UKIAH |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95482-5757 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES LUCES |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Minor Civil Division | UKIAH |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
Source: Mendocino County records · APN 003-130-29
Assessment roll updated August 12, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 OBSERVATORY AVE, UKIAH, CA 95482-5757 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 08, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2010479 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 06, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009362 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 01, 2019 |
| Property Address | 281 OBSERVATORY AVE, UKIAH, CA 95482-5757 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1349 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP, ACCURATE EQUITY GRP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 OBSERVATORY AVE UKIAH CA 954825757, UKIAH, CA 95482-5757 |
| Document Number | 0000001349 |
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| Date | Feb 01, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1349 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Mendocino County records · Assessment roll updated August 12, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Municipality | Ukiah City |
| Unified School District | Ukiah Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $298,334 (+2%) Land $131,654 Building $166,680 | |
| 2025 | $3,575.00 (+5.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $292,485 (+4.04%) Land $129,073 Building $163,412 |
| 2023 | $3,404.00 (+8.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $281,129 Land $124,062 Building $157,067 |
| 2020 | $3,140.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Mendocino County (06045C), updated September 18, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 33% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 833 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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