Humboldt County property record for 685 E California Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,014 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,093 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,107 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-500-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 503-500-007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,014 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 50,093 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Old Parcel Number | 50350007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 685 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-5235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RVL |
| Legal Description | LOT 54 TR 165 PRESTON RIDGE #IV BK17/MAPS PG 61-63 |
| Legal Tract | 165 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 E CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Municipality | Arcata City |
| Elementary School District | Arcata Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Northern Humboldt Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,107.00 (+3.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $360,005 (+4.04%) Land $76,090 Building $283,915 |
| 2023 | $3,970.00 (-1.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $346,029 Land $73,137 Building $272,892 |
| 2022 | $4,042.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | HUMBOLDT BAY MWD private · serves 680 people · EPA ID CA1210013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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