3475 Lake Way, Arcata, CA 95521 Property Records

Humboldt County property record for 3475 Lake Way, Arcata, CA 95521

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Lot Size	0.16 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$135,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,338 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`507-022-017-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`507-022-017-000`
Alternative APNs	`507-022-025-000` `50702217`

Exterior

Lot Area	7,000 sqft (0.16 acres)

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	50702217
Street Address	3475 LAKE WAY
City	ARCATA
State	CA
Zip	95521-4921
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RL
Legal Description	LOT 5 BLK F CURTIS HTS BK12/MAPS PG 10-11
Legal Subdivision	CURTIS HEIGHTS
Legal Block	F
Legal Lot Number	5 7
Jurisdiction	HUMBOLDT CA
Township / Civil Division	ARCATA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	1200

Owner

3475 Lake Way, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2022.

Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3475 LAKE WAY, ARCATA, CA 95521-4921
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 4, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back JEFFREY BUFFINGTON
Apr 4, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back JEFFREY BUFFINGTON

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 4, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 4, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 23, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022-006305
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

April 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	HUMBOLDT CA
Recording Date	Apr 4, 2022
Property Address	3475 LAKE WAY, ARCATA, CA 95521-4921
Document Number	0000006305
Map Reference	MB 12 PG 10&11
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2021
Instrument	2022-006305
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 1, 2023
Title Company	HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY, HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	376 GLENWOOD LN, MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519-9254

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006306
Date	Apr 4, 2022
Instrument	2022-006306

Lender

Name	JEFFREY BUFFINGTON
Type	Seller

Agreement

Type	Seller Carry-Back
Amount	Amount on Record

April 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	HUMBOLDT CA
Recording Date	Apr 4, 2022
Property Address	3475 LAKE WAY, ARCATA, CA 95521-4921
Document Number	0000006307
Map Reference	MB 12 PG 10&11
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2021
Instrument	2022-006307
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 1, 2023
Title Company	HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY, HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length Partial Interest Partial Parcel

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3475 LAKE WAY, ARCATA, CA 95521-4921

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006308
Date	Apr 4, 2022
Instrument	2022-006308

Lender

Name	JEFFREY BUFFINGTON
Type	Seller

Agreement

Type	Seller Carry-Back
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3475 Lake Way was $3,338.

Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Humboldt County
Municipality	Arcata City
Secondary School District	Northern Humboldt Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Pacific Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$3,338.00	$265,301 Land $185,711 Building $79,590
2023	$485.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3475 Lake Way 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

Wildfire risk around 3475 Lake Way is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF ARCATA serves 18,857 people · EPA ID CA1210001
Water Source	Purchased groundwater from HUMBOLDT BAY MWD
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
Lead	3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 227 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
101Netlink Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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