Humboldt County property record for 557 Washington St, Ferndale, CA 95536
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,552 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $297,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,155 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 031-143-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 031-143-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,552 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1887 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 557 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2-D |
| Legal Description | L7* B12 /B5P80 M FRANCIS ADDITIONRN604450000A C 86C 00000000 N |
| Legal Subdivision | FERNDALE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of December 2, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1901 CHRISTENSEN LN, FERNDALE, CA 95536-9555 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 17, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COAST CTRL CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019989 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015015 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 557 WASHINGTON ST, FERNDALE, CA 95536 |
| Document Number | 0000015015 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-015015 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2023 |
| 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 | 1901 CHRISTENSEN LN, FERNDALE, CA 95536-9555 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 557 WASHINGTON ST, FERNDALE, CA 95536 |
| Document Number | 0000000989 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 989 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY, HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $326.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1901 CHRISTENSEN LN FERNDALE CA 955369555, FERNDALE, CA 95536-9555 |
| Document Number | 990 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 990 |
| Name | COAST CTRL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | EUREKA, CA 95501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 16, 2049 |
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 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 | $5,155.00 (+4.16%) | $359,221 (+4.04%) Land $150,592 Building $208,629 |
| 2024 | $4,949.00 (+2.29%) | |
| 2023 | $4,838.00 (+7.04%) | $345,275 Land $144,746 Building $200,529 |
| 2022 | $4,520.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 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 | 0.02% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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