Humboldt County property record for 4542 Valley West Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Common Area (Residential) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.039 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,685 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 507-370-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 507-370-015-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.039 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 50737015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4542 VALLEY WEST BLVD |
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-4633 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Common Area (Residential) |
| Local Zoning Code | RH |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 TR 100 VALLEY WEST BK16/MAPS P43-44 |
| Legal Subdivision | PHASE 1 UNIT 1 TRACT 100 VALLEY WEST |
| Legal Tract | 100 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
4542 Valley West Blvd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2014.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4542 VALLEY WEST BLVD, ARCATA, CA 95521-4633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-017200-01 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4542 Valley West Blvd was $2,685.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,685.00 | $229,706 Land $90,596 Building $139,110 |
| 2023 | $2,027.00 (-1.12%) | $165,000 Land $55,000 Building $110,000 |
| 2022 | $2,050.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4542 Valley West Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 4542 Valley West Blvd is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 342 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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