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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,156 (+2.3%)
$89,232 + $70,131
$159,363
2024
$2,106 (+0.4%)
$89,232 + $70,131
$159,363
2023
$2,098 (+0.2%)
$87,483 + $68,756
$156,239
2022
$2,093 (+3.6%)
$84,087 + $66,087
$150,174
2021
$2,019 (+49.7%)
$84,087 + $66,087
$150,174
2020
$1,349 (+3.4%)
$82,439 + $64,792
$147,231
2019
$1,304 (−2.1%)
$81,594 + $37,806
$119,400
2018
$1,332 (+6.3%)
$79,995 + $37,065
$117,060
2017
$1,252 (+6.7%)
$76,890 + $35,627
$112,517
2016
$1,174 (+1.9%)
$76,890 + $35,627
$112,517
2015
$1,152 (+1.7%)
$75,383 + $34,929
$110,312
2014
$1,133
$72,797 + $33,732
$106,529
Tax history for 1280 Old Arcata Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,156 (+2.3%)
$89,232 + $70,131
$159,363
2024
$2,106 (+0.4%)
$89,232 + $70,131
$159,363
2023
$2,098 (+0.2%)
$87,483 + $68,756
$156,239
2022
$2,093 (+3.6%)
$84,087 + $66,087
$150,174
2021
$2,019 (+49.7%)
$84,087 + $66,087
$150,174
2020
$1,349 (+3.4%)
$82,439 + $64,792
$147,231
2019
$1,304 (−2.1%)
$81,594 + $37,806
$119,400
2018
$1,332 (+6.3%)
$79,995 + $37,065
$117,060
2017
$1,252 (+6.7%)
$76,890 + $35,627
$112,517
2016
$1,174 (+1.9%)
$76,890 + $35,627
$112,517
2015
$1,152 (+1.7%)
$75,383 + $34,929
$110,312
2014
$1,133
$72,797 + $33,732
$106,529
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RVL
NCA
Residential-Very Low Density District
The RVL zoning district is applied to areas where physical constraints, the protection of natural features, or the preservation of semi-rural character have been identified by the General Plan as important considerations. The RVL zoning district is primarily applied to areas with steep slopes, and where the General Plan intends that the open space character of the City’s hillsides and perimeter lands are to be preserved. Individual homesites are allowed in hillside areas, as long as precautions are taken to prevent the excessive removal of vegetation, and strict grading controls are enforced to prevent erosion (see Chapter 9.52 for hillside development standards). The allowable density is two or fewer primary dwellings per acre. The RVL zoning district is consistent with and implements the Residential - Very Low Density land use classification of the General Plan.
Zone overlays
Bayside Specific Plan District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,619
Building Sq. Ft: 1,619
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: /S4T5NR1EL2 /B17P490600600785B071982C 0283C N 620007B C
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 50,094
Legal Lot Number: 2
Acres: 1.15
County Use Description: MULTI-FAMILY RES - 2-4 UNITS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,619
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.15 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: Humboldt County
APN: 500172034000
Home facts updated by county records on May 11, 2026
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Jacoby Creek Charter School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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