Humboldt County property record for 638 Main St, Ferndale, CA 95536
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,091 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.437 acres (19,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Sep 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $15,859 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-142-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 031-142-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 8,091 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 19,050 sqft (0.437 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 03114204 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 638 MAIN ST |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95536 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2-D |
| Legal Description | L14 B2 /B5P77 M SHAWS DIVISION-FERN604450000A C 86C 00000000 N |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 752, FERNDALE, CA 95536-0752 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000018000 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005721 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $15,859.00 (+6.54%) | $945,450 (+4.04%) Land $91,978 Building $853,472 |
| 2023 | $14,886.00 (+0.97%) | $908,739 Land $88,407 Building $820,332 |
| 2022 | $14,743.00 |
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 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 | 0.03% 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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