Mendocino County property record for 538 Walnut St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.534 acres (23,243 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,500 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,107 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-080-51 |
| Primary APN | 018-080-51 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 23,243 sqft (0.534 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 018-080-51 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 WALNUT ST |
| City | FORT BRAGG |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95437-5212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL 4 OF PCL MAP FILED SEPT 2, 1976 IN C2, D29, P1, MCR. |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT BRAGG |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
538 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2013.
Source: Mendocino County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 WALNUT ST, FORT BRAGG, CA 95437-5212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20135329 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 9, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010940 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Property Address | 538 WALNUT ST, FORT BRAGG, CA 95437-5212 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 WALNUT ST, FORT BRAGG, CA 95437-5212 |
| Document Number | 0000012547 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-12547 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30305 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Walnut St was $4,107 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Mendocino County assessment roll, as of August 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Municipality | Fort Bragg City |
| Unified School District | Fort Bragg Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $354,600 (+2%) Land $100,479 Building $254,121 | |
| 2025 | $4,107.00 Homeowner's exemption | $347,648 Land $98,509 Building $249,139 |
| 2023 | $2,443.00 Homeowner's exemption | $201,797 Land $94,685 Building $107,112 |
| 2020 | $2,101.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 538 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2025 · 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 |
| 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 538 Walnut St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 FORT BRAGG serves 7,117 people · EPA ID CA2310001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 535 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Further Reach Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 200 / 200 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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