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511 J St, Arcata, CA 95521 Property Records

Humboldt County property record for 511 J St, Arcata, CA 95521

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,627 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$396,500 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill$5,286 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Transfer
Dec 2023 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN021-167-005-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN021-167-005-000
Alternative APNs
  • 021-167-014-000
  • 02116705

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,627 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area986 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address511 J ST
CityARCATA
StateCA
Zip95521-4107
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeR-M
Legal DescriptionB111 /CITY OF ARCATA004D X 3C 600775C080586C 00000000 N
Legal SubdivisionARCATA
Legal Block2
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Township / Civil DivisionARCATA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2036
Census Tract1001

Owner

Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address4250 LITTLE FAIRFIELD ST, EUREKA, CA 95503-5831
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 20, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 7, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA
Nov 17, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 6, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY, HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE CO.

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 6, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 6, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 8, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201921730
Last Transfer DateNov 30, 2023
Transfer Doc0000017426
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Recording DateOct 20, 2025
Property Address511 J ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-4107
Document Number0000013941
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 81
Instrument DateOct 9, 2025
Instrument2025-013941
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 13, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address4250 LITTLE FAIRFIELD ST, EUREKA, CA 95503-5831

December 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Recording DateDec 7, 2023
Property Address511 J ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-4107
Document Number0000017426
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 81
Instrument DateSep 26, 2023
Instrument2023-017426
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2023
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4705 MELODY CT, BAYSIDE, CA 95524-9307

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Recording DateNov 17, 2020
Property Address511 J ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-4107
Document Number0000021187
Instrument DateNov 5, 2020
Instrument21187
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 9, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4705 MELODY CT BAYSIDE CA 955249307, BAYSIDE, CA 95524-9307

December 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionHUMBOLDT CA
Recording DateDec 6, 2019
Property Address511 J ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-4107
Document Number0000021730
Instrument DateDec 3, 2019
Instrument21730
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2019
Title CompanyHUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY, HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE CO.

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$436.15
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4705 MELODY CT BAYSIDE CA 955249307, BAYSIDE, CA 95524-9307

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyHumboldt County
MunicipalityArcata City
Elementary School DistrictArcata Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictNorthern Humboldt Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$5,286.00 (+1.73%)$437,144 (+4.88%) Land $222,245 Building $214,899
2024$5,196.00 (+2.2%)
2023$5,084.00 (-1.76%)$416,790 Land $210,235 Building $206,555
2022$5,175.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 25, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 20 policies
Nearby Flood Policies20 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF ARCATA
serves 18,857 people · EPA ID CA1210001
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from HUMBOLDT BAY MWD
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Communications
Cable		940 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
101Netlink
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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