Trinity County property record for 490 Vitzthum Gulch Rd, Douglas City, CA 96024
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 625 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 2.89 acres (125,888 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $247,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,548 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 015-340-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 015-340-002-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 625 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 125,888 sqft (2.89 acres) |
| Street Address | 490 VITZTHUM GULCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOUGLAS CITY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | TRINITY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEAVERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
490 Vitzthum Gulch Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Trinity County records, as of October 13, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 661, NEWELL, SD 57760-0661 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Jun 9, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SIERRA CTRL CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 202301865 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRINITY CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 490 VITZTHUM GULCH RD, DOUGLAS CITY, CA 96024-8043 |
| Document Number | 0000002359 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262359 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 490 VITZTHUM GULCH RD, DOUGLAS CITY, CA 96024-8043 |
| Document Number | 0000002359, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262359 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 323 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRINITY CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 490 VITZTHUM GULCH RD, DOUGLAS CITY, CA 96024 |
| Document Number | 0000001865 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202301865 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | TRINITY COUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Address | PO BOX 661, NEWELL, SD 57760-0661 |
| Document Number | 0000001866 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202301866 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRINITY CA |
| Property Address | 490 VITZTHUM GULCH RD, DOUGLAS CITY, CA 96024 |
| Document Number | 0000001980 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | PO BOX 518 SHASTA CA 960870518, SHASTA, CA 96087-0518 |
| Document Number | 0000001980 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1980 |
| Name | SIERRA CTRL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | YUBA CITY, CA 95993 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 30, 2024 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Vitzthum Gulch Rd was $2,548.
Source: Trinity County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Trinity County |
| Secondary School District | Trinity Alps Unified School District (9-12) (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Douglas City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,548.00 | $233,569 Land $83,232 Building $150,337 |
| 2023 | $1,344.00 (-7.18%) | $127,657 (+2%) Land $46,420 Building $81,237 |
| 2022 | $1,448.00 | $125,155 Land $45,510 Building $79,645 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 490 Vitzthum Gulch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1995.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 23, 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1995–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 490 Vitzthum Gulch Rd is extreme, ranking above 99% of the US, with a 5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 99% of the US · above 93% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 5% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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