Humboldt County property record for 540 2nd Ave, Rio Dell, CA 95562
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 360 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,791 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,069 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-094-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 053-094-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 360 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,791 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 05309404 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 2ND AVE |
| City | RIO DELL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95562-1530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UR |
| Legal Description | LT5 BLK5 NEW RIO DELL TR BK11 PG76-79 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION TO THE NEW RIO DELL TRACT |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARBERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 11100 |
540 2nd Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 134, HYDESVILLE, CA 95547-0134 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY, HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE CO. |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000020446 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022890 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 540 2ND AVE, RIO DELL, CA 95562-1530 |
| Document Number | 0000022890 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 134 HYDESVILLE CA 955470134, HYDESVILLE, CA 95547-0134 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 540 2ND AVE, RIO DELL, CA 95562-1530 |
| Document Number | 0000020446 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY, HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $57.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 92 FORTUNA CA 955400092, FORTUNA, CA 95540-0092 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 2nd Ave was $1,069.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Municipality | Rio Dell City |
| Secondary School District | Fortuna Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Rio Dell Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,069.00 | $92,005 Land $64,945 Building $27,060 |
| 2023 | $1,008.00 (+0.3%) | $88,434 Land $62,424 Building $26,010 |
| 2022 | $1,005.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 540 2nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 25, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 540 2nd Ave 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 |
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 RIO DELL serves 3,300 people · EPA ID CA1210012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 330 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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