Siskiyou County property record for 505 Discovery St, Yreka, CA 96097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,563 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,500 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,742 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-395-060-000 |
| Primary APN | 053-395-060-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,700 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 11,563 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Old Parcel Number | 053-395-060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 DISCOVERY ST |
| City | YREKA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96097-2214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | BLK 8 LOT 3 HIGHLAND PARK MANOR |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SISKIYOU CA |
| Township / Civil Division | YREKA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 703 |
505 Discovery St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2015.
Source: Siskiyou County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 DISCOVERY ST, YREKA, CA 96097-2214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20155593 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007162 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SISKIYOU CA |
| Property Address | 505 DISCOVERY ST, YREKA, CA 96097-2214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | ELEVATED TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 DISCOVERY ST, YREKA, CA 96097-2214 |
| Document Number | 0000008620 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0008620 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DES PLAINES, IL 60018 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SISKIYOU CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 505 DISCOVERY ST, YREKA, CA 96097-2214 |
| Document Number | 0000000953 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 28&28A-28C |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2023-0000953 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 505 DISCOVERY ST, YREKA, CA 96097-2214 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Discovery St was $1,742 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Siskiyou County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Municipality | Yreka City |
| Elementary School District | Yreka Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Yreka Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $177,989 (+2%) Land $49,276 Building $128,713 | |
| 2025 | $1,742.00 (+1.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $174,500 Land $48,310 Building $126,190 |
| 2024 | $1,715.00 (+2.02%) | |
| 2023 | $1,681.00 (+2.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $167,726 Land $46,435 Building $121,291 |
| 2022 | $1,647.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 505 Discovery St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 10, 2025 · 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 | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 505 Discovery St is moderate, ranking above 68% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 42% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | CITY OF YREKA serves 7,879 people · EPA ID CA4710011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 429 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CentraCom Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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