Modoc County property record for 609 W 2nd St, Alturas, CA 96101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,712 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,034 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-068-016-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-068-016-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,712 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 630 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-068-16-11 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 609 W 2ND ST |
| City | ALTURAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96101-3805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L.5&PTN.4&6,B.24-COUNCIL CST. |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNCIL CST. |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,6 |
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTURAS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4084 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
609 W 2nd St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Modoc County records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 164, FORT BIDWELL, CA 96112-0164 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024762 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002082 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 W 2nd St was $1,034.
Source: Modoc County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Alturas City |
| County | Modoc County |
| Unified School District | Modoc Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $98,969 (-) Land $8,812 Building $90,157 | |
| 2025 | $1,034.00 | $98,969 Land $8,812 Building $90,157 |
| 2023 | $1,202.00 (+1.95%) | $115,753 Land $12,648 Building $103,105 |
| 2022 | $1,179.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 609 W 2nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · 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 | 5 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 609 W 2nd St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 ALTURAS serves 2,715 people · EPA ID CA2510001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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