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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $280,000 on Sep 25, 2018

265 S 15TH ST

FORTUNA, CA 95540
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,428 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Sep 25, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,508 (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.$312,340 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$128,283
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$184,057
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$312,340

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.51
91
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
26
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
40
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
5
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.76 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyHumboldt
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1953
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
Linell K. Walker Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
H
Fortuna Union High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Fortuna Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Fortuna Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95540These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.753

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,122
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.343 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,927
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,739
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

265 S 15th St 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.

  • Older than 79% of homes in Fortuna 95540

How it measures up in Fortuna 95540

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fortuna 95540.

Living area1,428 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 265 S 15th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFortuna 95540Humboldt County
Living areabigger than1,428 ft²40% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac37% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than194821% of homes27% of homes

About 265 S 15th St

When did 265 S 15th St, Fortuna, CA last sell?

265 S 15th St, Fortuna, CA last sold on Sep 25, 2018 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 265 S 15th St, Fortuna, CA?

265 S 15th St, Fortuna, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,428 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 265 S 15th St, Fortuna, CA built?

265 S 15th St, Fortuna, CA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 265 S 15th St, Fortuna, CA?

265 S 15th St, Fortuna, CA is assigned to Linell K. Walker Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Fortuna Union High School (high), rated C-; Fortuna Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Fortuna Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 265 S 15th St, Fortuna, CA compare to other homes in Fortuna 95540?

Among the 4,602 homes in Fortuna 95540, it is bigger than 40% of them (1,428 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1948 against a typical 1969). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 265 S 15th St, Fortuna, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 265 S 15th St, Fortuna, CA was $3,508. The county assessed it at $312,340.

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