Modoc County property record for 509 Short St, Alturas, CA 96101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 765 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $71,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,090 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 003-213-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-213-007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 765 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 765 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,880 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 256 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-213-07-11 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 509 SHORT ST |
| City | ALTURAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96101-4059 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT.6, BL.3; ESTES PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTES PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTURAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
509 Short St is held in a trust since November 2020.
Source: Modoc County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8888 EAST RD, REDWOOD VALLEY, CA 95470-6301 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 26, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20203273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 509 SHORT ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-4059 |
| Document Number | 0000003273 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200003273 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 8888 EAST RD, REDWOOD VALLEY, CA 95470-6301 |
| Document Number | 0000003274 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200003274 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 509 SHORT ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-4059 |
| Document Number | 0000001727 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1727 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | PO BOX 812 PENRYN CA 956630812, PENRYN, CA 95663-0812 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Short St was $1,090.
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 | $83,216 (-) Land $2,319 Building $80,897 | |
| 2025 | $1,090.00 | $83,216 Land $2,319 Building $80,897 |
| 2023 | $1,057.00 (+1.44%) | $79,986 Land $2,230 Building $77,756 |
| 2022 | $1,042.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 509 Short 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 |
| 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 509 Short St is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · lower than 65% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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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