Humboldt County property record for 979 Maxwell St, Fortuna, CA 95540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,932 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $142,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,286 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 202-361-051-000 |
| Primary APN | 202-361-051-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,932 sqft (0.182 acres) |
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| Street Address | 979 MAXWELL ST |
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| City | FORTUNA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95540-3180 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Description | LT50 TR#265 BRAUN#2 BK18 MAPS PGS131-132 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAUN, UNIT 2 |
| Legal Tract | 265 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FORTUNA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 10901 |
979 Maxwell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2003.
Source: Humboldt County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 MAXWELL ST, FORTUNA, CA 95540-3180 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 | Mar 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 20037877 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007878 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUMBOLDT CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 979 MAXWELL ST, FORTUNA, CA 95540-3180 |
| Document Number | 0000008946 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268946 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 979 MAXWELL ST, FORTUNA, CA 95540-3180 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Maxwell St was $2,286, up 4% from the year before.
Source: Humboldt County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Municipality | Fortuna City |
| Elementary School District | Fortuna Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fortuna Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,286.00 (+4%) | $205,638 Land $55,024 Building $150,614 |
| 2024 | $2,198.00 (+1.9%) | |
| 2023 | $2,157.00 (+0.28%) | $197,655 Land $52,889 Building $144,766 |
| 2022 | $2,151.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 979 Maxwell 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 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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.
Wildfire risk around 979 Maxwell 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 | None beyond 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 FORTUNA serves 12,133 people · EPA ID CA1210006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 163 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: Verizon.
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