Humboldt County property record for 470 E California Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,516 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Company on Record |
| Last Sale | $672,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $8,275 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-491-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 503-491-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,516 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,614 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 470 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-5232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RVL |
| Legal Description | LOT22 TR152 PRESTON RIDGE SUBD#3 BK17/MAPS PG31-32 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESTON RIDGE, UNIT 3 |
| Legal Tract | 152 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 470 E CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UMPQUA BANK |
| Sep 7, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UMPQUA BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201816436 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Property Address | 470 E CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5232 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4347, ARCATA, CA 95518-4347 |
| Document Number | 0000007154 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-007154 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PORTLAND, OR 97224 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 470 E CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5232 |
| Document Number | 0000016436 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 31&32 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-016436 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
| Document Number | 0000016437 |
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| Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-016437 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2048 |
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 | $8,275.00 (+1.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $749,623 (+4.04%) Land $223,101 Building $526,522 |
| 2024 | $8,169.00 (+2.23%) | |
| 2023 | $7,991.00 (-2.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $720,517 Land $214,439 Building $506,078 |
| 2022 | $8,162.00 |
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 | 0.02% 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 | HUMBOLDT BAY MWD private · serves 680 people · EPA ID CA1210013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 141 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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