Humboldt County property record for 538 B St, Scotia, CA 95565
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,471 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer Aug 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 205-451-031-000 |
| Primary APN | 205-451-031-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 538 B ST |
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| City | SCOTIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95565-9713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT133 TRM669 BK25 PG150-159 SCOTIA PH3 |
| Legal Tract | 669 |
| Legal Lot Number | 133 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARBERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 11100 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 316, SCOTIA, CA 95565-0316 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-010860 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 538 B ST, SCOTIA, CA 95565-9713 |
| Document Number | 0000010858 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 150-159 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-010858 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 B ST, SCOTIA, CA 95565-9713 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 538 B ST, SCOTIA, CA 95565-9713 |
| Document Number | 0000010859 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 150-159 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-010859 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 B ST, SCOTIA, CA 95565-9713 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 538 B ST, SCOTIA, CA 95565-9713 |
| Document Number | 0000010860 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 150-159 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-010860 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 B ST, SCOTIA, CA 95565-9713 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000010861 |
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| Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-010861 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Secondary School District | Fortuna Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Scotia Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,471.00 (+757.04%) | $326,400 (+974.57%) Land $137,700 Building $188,700 |
| 2023 | $405.00 (+0.5%) | $30,375 Land $6,963 Building $23,412 |
| 2022 | $403.00 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1986–1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1997 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | SCOTIA CSD private · serves 681 people · EPA ID CA1210010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity not recorded as resolved · Mar 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 Coliform assessment Jun 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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