Modoc County property record for 506 Josephine St, Alturas, CA 96101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,231 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.523 acres (22,770 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,654 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale Sep 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-200-013-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-200-013-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,231 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 22,770 sqft (0.523 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 002-200-13-11 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 506 JOSEPHINE ST |
| City | ALTURAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96101-3526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PTN.TR.AK,SEC.12-T42N-R12E |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTURAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
506 Josephine St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Modoc County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 506 JOSEPHINE ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Sep 9, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024605 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000604 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 506 JOSEPHINE ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3526 |
| Document Number | 0000000605 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240000605 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 506 JOSEPHINE ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3526 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 506 JOSEPHINE ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3526 |
| Document Number | 0000002244 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2244 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 506 JOSEPHINE ST ALTURAS CA 961013526, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3526 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 506 Josephine St was $4,654 with a homeowner's exemption, up 77.9% from the year before.
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 | $466,140 (-) Land $13,260 Building $452,880 | |
| 2025 | $4,654.00 (+77.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $466,140 Land $13,260 Building $452,880 |
| 2024 | $2,616.00 (+2.75%) | |
| 2023 | $2,546.00 Homeowner's exemption | $235,895 Land $23,655 Building $212,240 |
| 2022 | $2,546.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 506 Josephine St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 500 ft |
| 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 506 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures