Modoc County property record for 509 S Main St, Alturas, CA 96101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.292 acres (12,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,257 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 003-227-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-227-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 12,720 sqft (0.292 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-227-09-11 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 509/517 S MAIN ST |
| City | ALTURAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L.3&4, BL.A; ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTURAS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTURAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3040 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
509 S Main St is held in a trust since April 2022.
Source: Modoc County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 411 S MAIN ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-4112 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022814 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 509 S MAIN ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-4114 |
| Document Number | 0000000814 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000814 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 411 S MAIN ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-4112 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 509 S MAIN ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-4114 |
| Document Number | 0000002282 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2282 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1101 SHANNON LN ARROYO GRANDE CA 934205147, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420-5147 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 S Main St was $2,257.
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 | $212,238 (-) Land $10,299 Building $201,939 | |
| 2025 | $2,257.00 | $212,238 Land $10,299 Building $201,939 |
| 2023 | $2,174.00 (+66.34%) | $203,999 Land $9,900 Building $194,099 |
| 2022 | $1,307.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 509 S Main St in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 49 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 49 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 509 S Main St is moderate, ranking above 51% 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 51% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 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 240 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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