Humboldt County property record for 5 Otter Ln, Whitethorn, CA 95589
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $379 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 109-211-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 109-211-009-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5 OTTER LN |
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| City | WHITETHORN |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95589-9059 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-Q-D-V |
| Legal Description | LT 09 BLK 187 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELTER COVE, AMD |
| Legal Block | 187 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARBERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1196 |
| Census Tract | 11502 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of August 25, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 OTTER LN, WHITETHORN, CA 95589-9059 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 26, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Aug 13, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201323782 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001779 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5 OTTER LN, WHITETHORN, CA 95589-9059 |
| Document Number | 0000001779 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 64-116 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-001779 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 OTTER LN, WHITETHORN, CA 95589-9059 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5 OTTER LN, WHITETHORN, CA 95589-9059 |
| Document Number | 0000014878 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 14878 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5 OTTER LN WHITETHORN CA 955899059, WHITETHORN, CA 95589-9059 |
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Unified School District | Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $379.00 (+0.8%) | $6,123 (+4.03%) Land $6,123 |
| 2024 | $376.00 | |
| 2023 | $376.00 (+0.27%) | $5,886 Land $5,886 |
| 2022 | $375.00 |
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 D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 70% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1 serves 803 people · EPA ID CA1210022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
No cell data coverage reported
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