Humboldt County property record for 553 Main St, Ferndale, CA 95536
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,613 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $459,090 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $10,370 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage Feb 2024 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-085-014-000 |
| Primary APN | 031-085-014-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 2,613 sqft (0.06 acres) |
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| Street Address | 553 MAIN ST |
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| City | FERNDALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95536 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2-D |
| Legal Description | L5 B14 /HERRICKS SURVALEVISION-FERN OF0600601085B071982C 86C 00000000 N |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of February 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | PO BOX 271, FERNDALE, CA 95536-0271 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 20, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage REDWOOD REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMM |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage REDWOOD REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202128634 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001735 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Property Address | 553 MAIN ST, FERNDALE, CA 95536 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 553 MAIN ST, FERNDALE, CA 95536 |
| Document Number | 0000003310 |
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| Date | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-003310 |
| Name | REDWOOD REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMM |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | EUREKA, CA 95501 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 553 MAIN ST, FERNDALE, CA 95536 |
| Document Number | 0000001735 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-001735 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 | PO BOX 271, FERNDALE, CA 95536-0271 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 553 MAIN ST, FERNDALE, CA 95536 |
| Document Number | 0000028634 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-028634 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY, HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| 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 | PO BOX 725, FERNDALE, CA 95536-0725 |
| Document Number | 0000028635 |
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| Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-028635 |
| Name | REDWOOD REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
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| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Municipality | Ferndale City |
| Unified School District | Ferndale Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
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| 2025 | $10,370.00 (+3.91%) | $583,664 (+174.06%) Land $185,711 Building $397,953 |
| 2024 | $9,980.00 (+59.71%) | |
| 2023 | $6,249.00 (+0.53%) | $212,967 Land $78,086 Building $134,881 |
| 2022 | $6,216.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 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.
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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | DEL ORO WATER CO-FERNDALE private · serves 1,662 people · EPA ID CA1210007 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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