Humboldt County property record for 771 Maxwell St, Fortuna, CA 95540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $153,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,095 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 202-361-085-000 |
| Primary APN | 202-361-085-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.189 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 20236185 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 771 MAXWELL ST |
| City | FORTUNA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95540-3176 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Description | LT77 TR#287 BRAUN SUBD#3 BK19 MAPS PGS23-24 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAUN SUBDIVISION UNIT #3 |
| Legal Tract | 287 |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FORTUNA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 10901 |
The current owner of 771 Maxwell St bought it in August 2012.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2440 HILLCREST AVE, FORTUNA, CA 95540-3753 |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-020342-02 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 771 Maxwell St was $2,095.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Municipality | Fortuna City |
| Elementary School District | Fortuna Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fortuna Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,095.00 | $187,902 Land $86,193 Building $101,709 |
| 2023 | $1,977.00 (+0.3%) | $180,607 Land $82,847 Building $97,760 |
| 2022 | $1,971.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 771 Maxwell St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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 771 Maxwell St 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 | None beyond 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 | CITY OF FORTUNA serves 12,133 people · EPA ID CA1210006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 512 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: Verizon.
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