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Last sold for $170,000 on Dec 8, 2016

1538 FOSTER AVE

ARCATA, CA 95521
0
Baths
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,000 · Dec 8, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,055 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$348,169 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$139,267
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$208,902
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$348,169

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHumboldt
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Arcata High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Arcata Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Sunny Brae Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Northern Humboldt Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95521These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.641

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,920
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.271 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,337
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,702
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.76 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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How this home compares

1538 Foster Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Humboldt County

How it measures up in Arcata 95521

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Arcata 95521.

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

How 1538 Foster Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSunsetArcata 95521Humboldt County
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac35% of homes13% of homes11% of homes

About 1538 Foster Ave

When did 1538 Foster Ave, Arcata, CA last sell?

1538 Foster Ave, Arcata, CA last sold on Dec 8, 2016 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 1538 Foster Ave, Arcata, CA?

1538 Foster Ave, Arcata, CA is assigned to Arcata High School (high), rated A+; Arcata Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Sunny Brae Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Northern Humboldt Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 1538 Foster Ave, Arcata, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Foster Ave, Arcata, CA was $4,055. The county assessed it at $348,169.

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