Humboldt County property record for 68 Empire Ave, Redway, CA 95560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,784 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Mar 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 077-183-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 077-183-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 07718303 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 EMPIRE AVE |
| City | REDWAY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95560-9722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK C REDWAY TOWNSITE BK12/MAPS PG 27-28 |
| Legal Subdivision | REDWAY TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARBERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 11501 |
68 Empire Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2019.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 473, REDWAY, CA 95560-0473 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VOCALITY COMMUNITY CU |
| Mar 29, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SHIRLEY BURKE |
| Mar 29, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-005614 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Property Address | 68 EMPIRE AVE, REDWAY, CA 95560 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 473, REDWAY, CA 95560-0473 |
| Document Number | 0000015574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-015574 |
| Name | VOCALITY COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GARBERVILLE, CA 95542 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 68 EMPIRE AVE, REDWAY, CA 95560 |
| Document Number | 0000005614 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5614 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE CO/CA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $291.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1001 REDWAY CA 955601001, REDWAY, CA 95560-1001 |
| Document Number | 5615 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5615 |
| Name | SHIRLEY BURKE |
|---|---|
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 68 EMPIRE AVE, REDWAY, CA 95560 |
| Document Number | 0000005613 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5613 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 662 REDWAY CA 955600662, REDWAY, CA 95560-0662 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Empire Ave was $1,784.
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 | $1,784.00 | $150,589 Land $78,084 Building $72,505 |
| 2023 | $1,711.00 (+1.54%) | $144,743 Land $75,052 Building $69,691 |
| 2022 | $1,685.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 68 Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 68 Empire Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.01% 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 | REDWAY C.S.D. serves 1,207 people · EPA ID CA1210011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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