Humboldt County property record for 420 E California Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Lot Size | 0.281 acres (12,275 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,014 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-371-018-000 |
| Primary APN | 503-371-018-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 12,275 sqft (0.281 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 50337118 |
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| Street Address | 420 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-5232 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | CG |
| Legal Description | L3 /B13P79,SKYLT0600610002F050283C 283C N 620007B C |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 2845 ESSEX ST, EUREKA, CA 95501-0944 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000040753 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001973 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 420 E CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5232 |
| Document Number | 0000001973 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1973 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2845 ESSEX ST EUREKA CA 955010944, EUREKA, CA 95501-0944 |
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $6,014.00 (+3%) | $462,060 (+4.04%) Land $170,605 Building $291,455 |
| 2023 | $5,839.00 (-1.47%) | $444,120 Land $163,981 Building $280,139 |
| 2022 | $5,926.00 |
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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 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 |
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| 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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