Humboldt County property record for 842 16th St, Arcata, CA 95521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.318 acres (13,833 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,950 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-091-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 020-091-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 13,833 sqft (0.318 acres) |
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| Street Address | 842 16TH ST |
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| City | ARCATA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95521-5613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | B275 /ARCATA50283C PARK ADD-ARCAT 86C 600775C080586C 00000000 N |
| Legal Subdivision | ARCATA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
842 16th St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of April 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 825, BLUE LAKE, CA 95525-0825 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1619 H ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-5654 |
| Document Number | 0000002756 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-002756 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| 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 825, BLUE LAKE, CA 95525-0825 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1619 H ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-5654 |
| Document Number | 0000000027 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-002756 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2021 |
| 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 825, BLUE LAKE, CA 95525-0825 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 842 16th St was $1,950, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 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 | $1,950.00 (+1.09%) | $151,495 Land $59,209 Building $92,286 |
| 2024 | $1,929.00 (+1.9%) | |
| 2023 | $1,893.00 (-1.56%) | $145,614 Land $56,911 Building $88,703 |
| 2022 | $1,923.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 842 16th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 842 16th 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 | 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 |
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