Humboldt County property record for 838 17th St, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.245 acres (10,690 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,444 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-154-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 020-154-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 10,690 sqft (0.245 acres) |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 02015409 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 838 17TH ST |
| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-5614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | S29 T6N R1E/TER'S ADDD050283C RCAT 86C 600775C080586C 00000000 N |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 06N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 17TH ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-5614 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-004569-02 |
| 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 | $1,444.00 (+3%) Homeowner's exemption | $111,185 (+4.04%) Land $19,156 Building $92,029 |
| 2023 | $1,402.00 (-1.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $106,869 Land $18,413 Building $88,456 |
| 2022 | $1,420.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 ARCATA serves 18,857 people · EPA ID CA1210001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from HUMBOLDT BAY MWD |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vero Fiber Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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