Humboldt County property record for 357 California Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,247 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,549 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-351-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 503-351-010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,247 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,987 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 740 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 357 CALIFORNIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-5206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 PARCEL MAP 2219 BK 19 PM PGS 107-108 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESTON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of December 2, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 357 CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NICKOLAUS JAY R 2013 TR (PT) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201820491 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018268 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 357 CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5206 |
| Document Number | 0000018268 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 107 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-018268 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 357 CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5206 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 357 CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5206 |
| Document Number | 0000020491 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20491 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY, HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $566.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 357 CALIFORNIA AVE ARCATA CA 955215206, ARCATA, CA 95521-5206 |
| Document Number | 20492 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20492 |
| Name | NICKOLAUS JAY R 2013 TR (PT) |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 862, EUREKA, CA 95502-0862 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Municipality | Arcata City |
| Elementary School District | Arcata Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Northern Humboldt Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,549.00 (+1.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $562,164 (+4.04%) Land $178,480 Building $383,684 |
| 2024 | $6,469.00 (+2.12%) | |
| 2023 | $6,335.00 (-0.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $540,336 Land $171,550 Building $368,786 |
| 2022 | $6,345.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 218 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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