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Timberland, Forest, TreesVacant Land

5235 UPPER BEAR RIVER RD

FERNDALE, CA 95536
0
Baths
1,030 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.
271.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,590 (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.$154,716 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,291
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,425
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$154,716

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Timberland, Forest, Trees
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.2004
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.271.50
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Ferndale Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 8.6 mi
H
Ferndale High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.2 mi

District: Ferndale Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95536These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.413

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,793
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,055
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,580
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.68 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

5235 Upper Bear River Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Ferndale 95536
  • Among the largest lots in Humboldt County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Ferndale 95536

How it measures up in Ferndale 95536

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ferndale 95536.

Living area1,030 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,764 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size271.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 5235 Upper Bear River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFerndale 95536Humboldt County
Living areabigger than1,030 ft²7% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than271.5 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than198579% of homes71% of homes

About 5235 Upper Bear River Rd

How big is 5235 Upper Bear River Rd, Ferndale, CA?

5235 Upper Bear River Rd, Ferndale, CA has 1,030 square feet of living space and a 271.50-acre lot.

When was 5235 Upper Bear River Rd, Ferndale, CA built?

5235 Upper Bear River Rd, Ferndale, CA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5235 Upper Bear River Rd, Ferndale, CA?

5235 Upper Bear River Rd, Ferndale, CA is assigned to Ferndale Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Ferndale High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Ferndale Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5235 Upper Bear River Rd, Ferndale, CA compare to other homes in Ferndale 95536?

Among the 1,041 homes in Ferndale 95536, it is bigger than 7% of them (1,030 ft² against a typical 1,764 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (271.5 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1985 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5235 Upper Bear River Rd, Ferndale, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5235 Upper Bear River Rd, Ferndale, CA was $1,590. The county assessed it at $154,716.

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