Humboldt County property record for 485 E California Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,951 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1.47 acres (64,033 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $10,549 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale Dec 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-492-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 503-492-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,951 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 64,033 sqft (1.47 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 50349202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 485 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-5277 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RVL |
| Legal Description | LOT25 TR152 PRESTON RDG SUBD III BK17 MAPS PP31-32 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAE SUB |
| Legal Tract | 152 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| 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 | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 7749 DONEVA AVE, FAIR OAKS, CA 95628-7313 |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMPASS CMNTY CU |
| May 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PARAMOUNT EQUITY MTG |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-016789 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 485 E CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5277 |
| Document Number | 0000016789 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 31&32 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-016789 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 Trust |
| Address | 485 E CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5277 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Property Address | 485 E CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5277 |
| Document Number | 0000025083 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY, HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE CO. |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 485 E CALIFORNIA AVE ARCATA CA 955215277, ARCATA, CA 95521-5277 |
| Document Number | 0000025083 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 25083 |
| Name | COMPASS CMNTY CU |
|---|---|
| Address | EUREKA, CA 95502 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 264 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Property Address | 485 E CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5277 |
| Document Number | 0000008781 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | SPL EXPRESS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 485 E CALIFORNIA AVE ARCATA CA 955215277, ARCATA, CA 95521-5277 |
| Document Number | 0000008781 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8781 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT EQUITY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2037 |
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 | $10,549.00 (+3.55%) | $955,087 (+4.04%) Land $530,604 Building $424,483 |
| 2023 | $10,187.00 (-1.94%) | $918,000 Land $510,000 Building $408,000 |
| 2022 | $10,389.00 |
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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