Humboldt County property record for 740 Vanston Ave, Ferndale, CA 95536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,447 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,422 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030-141-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 030-141-015-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,447 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 775 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 740 VANSTON AVE |
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| City | FERNDALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-D |
| Legal Description | PAR 1 PM3515 BK 34 PGS 102-103 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP 3515 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 211, FERNDALE, CA 95536-0211 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009105 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 740 VANSTON AVE, FERNDALE, CA 95536 |
| Document Number | 0000009105 |
| Map Reference | MB 34 PG 102&103 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-009105 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 211, FERNDALE, CA 95536-0211 |
| Document Number | 0000009106 |
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| Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-009106 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.51% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 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 | $2,422.00 (+3.9%) | $140,633 (+4.04%) Land $17,430 Building $123,203 |
| 2024 | $2,331.00 (+2.46%) | |
| 2023 | $2,275.00 (+0.93%) | $135,174 Land $16,754 Building $118,420 |
| 2022 | $2,254.00 |
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 100 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 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | DEL ORO WATER CO-FERNDALE private · serves 1,662 people · EPA ID CA1210007 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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