Humboldt County property record for 847 Van Ness Ave, Ferndale, CA 95536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 1.99 acres (86,684 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $418,500 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,044 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030-061-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 030-061-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 86,684 sqft (1.99 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Old Parcel Number | 03006105 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 847 VAN NESS AVE |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95536-9749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-E,R-1 |
| Legal Description | L24&L25+ TR231 /N R02E /LAKE 1ST ADDK SUBD0604380001A093082C 86C 00000000 N |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE 1ST ADD |
| Legal Tract | 231 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3050 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Humboldt County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 847 VAN NESS AVE, FERNDALE, CA 95536-9749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004-23106-02 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $6,044.00 (+3.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $500,000 (+38.89%) Land $140,000 Building $360,000 |
| 2023 | $5,861.00 (+31.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $360,000 Land $137,000 Building $223,000 |
| 2022 | $4,472.00 |
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 36 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 36 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1986–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | DEL ORO WATER CO-FERNDALE private · serves 1,662 people · EPA ID CA1210007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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