Humboldt County property record for 533 1/2 Watson Ave, Ferndale, CA 95536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,368 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,033 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-193-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 031-193-019-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,368 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Old Parcel Number | 03119319 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 533 1/2 WATSON AVE |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | -NE4 NE4 S11 T02N R02W / F FN604450000A C 86C 00000000 N |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
The current owner of 533 1/2 Watson Ave acquired it in November 2003.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1246, FERNDALE, CA 95536-1246 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043549 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 533 1/2 Watson Ave was $3,033 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Municipality | Ferndale City |
| Unified School District | Ferndale Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,033.00 Homeowner's exemption | $207,124 Land $63,113 Building $144,011 |
| 2023 | $2,845.00 (+1.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $199,083 Land $60,663 Building $138,420 |
| 2022 | $2,814.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 533 1/2 Watson Ave 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 August 25, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1996 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides |
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 533 1/2 Watson Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | DEL ORO WATER CO-FERNDALE private · serves 1,662 people · EPA ID CA1210007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 131 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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