Modoc County property record for 505 Josephine St, Alturas, CA 96101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,743 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $174,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,194 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Dec 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-191-036-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-191-036-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,743 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,743 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Old Parcel Number | 002-191-36-11 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 JOSEPHINE ST |
| City | ALTURAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96101-3525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PTN.L.1,2,24&25,B.2-SHASTA VW |
| Legal Subdivision | SHASTA VW |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTURAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
505 Josephine St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Modoc County records, as of July 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 JOSEPHINE ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Dec 12, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jan 3, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20181 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002442 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Property Address | 505 JOSEPHINE ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3525 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 JOSEPHINE ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3525 |
| Document Number | 0000000287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000287 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Property Address | 505 JOSEPHINE ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3525 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002932 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0002932 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 350 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 505 JOSEPHINE ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3525 |
| Document Number | 0000000001 |
| Map Reference | MB02 PG82 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0000001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE CO |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | ALTURAS, CA 96101 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 JOSEPHINE ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3525 |
| Document Number | 0000000002 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0000002 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Josephine St was $2,194 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Modoc County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Alturas City |
| County | Modoc County |
| Unified School District | Modoc Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $200,653 (-) Land $6,369 Building $194,284 | |
| 2025 | $2,194.00 Homeowner's exemption | $200,653 Land $6,369 Building $194,284 |
| 2023 | $2,116.00 (+1.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $192,864 Land $6,123 Building $186,741 |
| 2022 | $2,078.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 505 Josephine St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 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.
Wildfire risk around 505 Josephine St is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 65% 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 | CITY OF ALTURAS serves 2,715 people · EPA ID CA2510001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| 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 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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