Humboldt County property record for 850 Howard St, Ferndale, CA 95536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,430 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030-202-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 030-202-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,840 sqft (0.18 acres) |
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| Street Address | 850 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 & 14 FT OFF EAST SIDE LOT 6 BLK 2 BK 8 PG14 |
| Legal Subdivision | TROSTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
850 Howard St is held in a trust since September 2024.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of August 25, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 264, FERNDALE, CA 95536-0264 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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 | Sep 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201321901 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013894 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 850 Howard St was $3,430, up 4.2% from the year before.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 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 | $3,430.00 (+4.16%) | $238,725 Land $91,934 Building $146,791 |
| 2024 | $3,293.00 (+2.27%) | |
| 2023 | $3,220.00 (+1.13%) | $229,457 Land $88,365 Building $141,092 |
| 2022 | $3,184.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 850 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 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 File median of 33 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 33 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2015 · river or lake flooding |
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 850 Howard St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 218 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: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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