Humboldt County property record for 557 Shaw Ave, Ferndale, CA 95536
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 666 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $353,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,953 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-131-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 031-131-019-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 666 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Old Parcel Number | 03113119 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 SHAW AVE |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4-D |
| Legal Description | SUBD:SHAWS DIVISION OF FERNDALE |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAWS DIVISION OF FERNDALE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 327 DAMON LN, FERNDALE, CA 95536-9571 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-008968 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 557 SHAW AVE, FERNDALE, CA 95536 |
| Document Number | 0000008968 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 77 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-008968 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 327 DAMON LN, FERNDALE, CA 95536-9571 |
| Document Number | 0000008969 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-008969 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2032 |
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 | $5,953.00 (+6.55%) | $409,680 (+4.04%) Land $127,661 Building $282,019 |
| 2023 | $5,587.00 (+1.12%) | $393,773 Land $122,704 Building $271,069 |
| 2022 | $5,525.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 218 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: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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