Humboldt County property record for 291 Dick Smith Rd, Fortuna, CA 95540
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 1.51 acres (65,775 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $587,500 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,417 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 202-181-027-000 |
| Primary APN | 202-181-027-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 65,775 sqft (1.51 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 20218127 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 291 DICK SMITH RD |
| City | FORTUNA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95540-9224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG-B-5 |
| Legal Description | -S2 SW4 S06 T02N R01E/ / Y SUBDONSION OF0600601120B Y 1B050082N C |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FORTUNA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 10902 |
291 Dick Smith Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 291 DICK SMITH RD, FORTUNA, CA 95540-9224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-016534 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 291 DICK SMITH RD, FORTUNA, CA 95540-9224 |
| Document Number | 0000028980 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-028980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 665, FORTUNA, CA 95540-0665 |
| Document Number | 0000028981 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-028981 |
| Name | GARY PETERSON ETUX |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 291 Dick Smith Rd was $6,417.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Elementary School District | Fortuna Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fortuna Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,417.00 | $587,500 Land $210,000 Building $377,500 |
| 2023 | $5,524.00 (+50.11%) | $515,100 Land $204,000 Building $311,100 |
| 2022 | $3,680.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 291 Dick Smith Rd 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 risk around 291 Dick Smith Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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