Modoc County property record for 309 W 2nd St, Alturas, CA 96101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 756 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,185 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $26,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $340 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 003-076-014-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-076-014-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 756 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,185 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-076-14-11 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 309 W 2ND ST |
| City | ALTURAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96101-3909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PTN.L.5,BLK.1-THOMPSON ADD. |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMPSON ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTURAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
309 W 2nd St is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Modoc County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 123, ALTURAS, CA 96101-0123 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI RICHARD W STEYER LIVING TR(RT) |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 20172750 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000638 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 309 W 2ND ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3909 |
| Document Number | 0000002750 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2750 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $28.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 123 ALTURAS CA 961010123, ALTURAS, CA 96101-0123 |
| Document Number | 2751 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2751 |
| Name | RICHARD W STEYER LIVING TR(RT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 108 N CALDIVELL ST, AHURAS, CA 96101 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 309 W 2ND ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3909 |
| Document Number | 0000002371 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2371 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 108 N CALDWELL ST ALTURAS CA 961014800, ALTURAS, CA 96101-4800 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 309 W 2nd St was $340.
Source: Modoc County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Alturas City |
| County | Modoc County |
| Unified School District | Modoc Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,576 (-) Land $3,273 Building $26,303 | |
| 2025 | $340.00 | $29,576 Land $3,273 Building $26,303 |
| 2023 | $329.00 (+1.86%) | $28,430 Land $3,147 Building $25,283 |
| 2022 | $323.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 309 W 2nd St in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 49 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 49 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 309 W 2nd St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CITY OF ALTURAS serves 2,715 people · EPA ID CA2510001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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