Modoc County property record for 709 W 2nd St, Alturas, CA 96101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,063 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $96,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,237 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-065-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-065-019-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,063 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,063 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 210 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-065-19-11 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 709 W 2ND ST |
| City | ALTURAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96101-3807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L.5&PTN.4,BLK.23-COUNCIL CST. |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNCIL CST. |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTURAS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4083 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
709 W 2nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Modoc County records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 W 2ND ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 11, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202094 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000673 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 709 W 2ND ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3807 |
| Document Number | 0000000094 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0000094 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 709 W 2ND ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3807 |
| Document Number | 0000000095 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0000095 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MODOC CA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 709 W 2ND ST, ALTURAS, CA 96101-3807 |
| Document Number | 0000001286 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1286 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1612 ALTURAS CA 961011612, ALTURAS, CA 96101-1612 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 W 2nd St was $1,237 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $104,986 (-) Land $4,372 Building $100,614 | |
| 2025 | $1,237.00 Homeowner's exemption | $104,986 Land $4,372 Building $100,614 |
| 2023 | $1,197.00 (+1.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $100,911 Land $4,203 Building $96,708 |
| 2022 | $1,177.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 709 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 709 W 2nd St 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 | 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 174 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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