Humboldt County property record for 820 E California Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,004 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,995 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner on Record |
| Last Sale | $419,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $6,238 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-500-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 503-500-015-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,004 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 43,995 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 770 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Old Parcel Number | 50350015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 820 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-5238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RVL |
| Legal Description | LOT 35 TR 165 PRESTON RIDGE #IV BK17/MAPS P61-63 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESTON RIDGE SUBDIVISION UNIT IV |
| Legal Tract | 165 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 820 E CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000020551 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028746 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Property Address | 820 E CALIFORNIA AVE, ARCATA, CA 95521-5238 |
| Document Number | 0000019219 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 820 E CALIFORNIA AVE ARCATA CA 955215238, ARCATA, CA 95521-5238 |
| Document Number | 0000019219 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 19219 |
| Name | LOS ANGELES POLICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VAN NUYS, CA 91406 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 21, 2050 |
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 | $6,238.00 (+5.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $559,206 (+6.27%) Land $277,519 Building $281,687 |
| 2023 | $5,905.00 (-1.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $526,219 Land $266,744 Building $259,475 |
| 2022 | $6,017.00 |
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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