Humboldt County property record for 483 Shaw Ave, Ferndale, CA 95536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,586 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-073-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 031-073-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,220 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Old Parcel Number | 03107304 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 483 SHAW AVE |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-D |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 23 SHAWS DIV TOWN OF FERNDALE BK5 PG 77 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAWS DIVISION |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1458, FERNDALE, CA 95536-1458 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020-001532 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 483 SHAW AVE, FERNDALE, CA 95536 |
| Document Number | 0000001532 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 77 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2020-001532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1458, FERNDALE, CA 95536-1458 |
| Document Number | 0000001533 |
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| Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-001533 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Municipality | Ferndale City |
| Unified School District | Ferndale Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,586.00 (+6.62%) | $448,390 (+4.04%) Land $142,171 Building $306,219 |
| 2023 | $5,239.00 (+1.32%) | $430,980 Land $136,651 Building $294,329 |
| 2022 | $5,171.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1996 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides |
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 |
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 | DEL ORO WATER CO-FERNDALE private · serves 1,662 people · EPA ID CA1210007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 243 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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