Humboldt County property record for 490 Shaw Ave, Ferndale, CA 95536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,552 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $183,000 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,797 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-084-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 031-084-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 6,552 sqft (0.15 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 03108405 |
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| Street Address | 490 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 | LOT6 BLK16 SHAWS DIV OF FERNDALE BK5/MAPS PG77 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAWS DIVISION |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 915, FERNDALE, CA 95536-0915 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000005370 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010856 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 490 SHAW AVE, FERNDALE, CA 95536 |
| Document Number | 0000010856 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10856 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 915 FERNDALE CA 955360915, FERNDALE, CA 95536-0915 |
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 | $3,797.00 (+6.57%) | $274,383 (+4.04%) Land $99,514 Building $174,869 |
| 2023 | $3,563.00 (+1.16%) | $263,730 Land $95,650 Building $168,080 |
| 2022 | $3,522.00 |
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 100 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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