Humboldt County property record for 638 Ridge Rd, Whitethorn, CA 95589
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,990 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,637 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 109-161-023-000 |
| Primary APN | 109-161-023-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 6,990 sqft (0.16 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 10916123 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 638 RIDGE RD |
| City | WHITETHORN |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95589-9179 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-5-S1-Q/ |
| Legal Description | LT 23 BLK 152 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELTER COVE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 152 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARBERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1200 |
| Census Tract | 11502 |
The current owner of 638 Ridge Rd bought it in June 2007.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14355 OAK CANYON DR, HACIENDA HTS, CA 91745-3916 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007-018533-02 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Property Address | 638 RIDGE RD, WHITETHORN, CA 95589-9179 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000005613 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-005613 |
| Name | MISSION VALLEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BURBANK, CA 91504 |
| Type | SBA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 638 Ridge Rd was $2,637.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Unified School District | Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,637.00 | $210,338 Land $210,338 |
| 2023 | $2,535.00 (+1.4%) | $202,171 Land $202,171 |
| 2022 | $2,500.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 638 Ridge Rd in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 25, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · tidal / storm surge |
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 638 Ridge Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1 serves 803 people · EPA ID CA1210022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) 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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
No cell data coverage reported
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