6481 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka, CA 95503 - Single Family Home

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**OPEN HOUSES Sat 4:00-7:00 and Sunday 1:00-3:00** Set on over 4.5 acres, this rare retreat captures sweeping panoramas of Humboldt Bay and offers an incredible blend of privacy, versatility, and timeless charm. Down the private driveway lies your Humboldt hideaway, named 'Snug Harbor' by physician/surgeon Dr. John R. Chain Sr. who built the house in 1939. The main residence features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, where thoughtful improvements meet classic character. Big ticket upgrades include a new roof and gutters, a new furnace, and water heater, and a freshly painted interior. Throughout the home, beautiful hardwood floors, vintage artisan hardware, and distinctive architectural details preserve the warmth and charm that make this property special. Expansive bay-facing windows frame the ever-changing views of Humboldt Bay, while a large deck overlooks the one-acre pasture below--perfect for horses. It's an inviting space to relax, entertain, and take in stunning sunsets or moonrises. Additionally, the property includes two other houses--a cottage and a studio apartment plus an attached art-studio with its own entrance. The cottage is a beautifully refreshed 2-bedroom, 1-bath and vaulted ceiling living room. Wisteria vines cover the porch and a cozy deck overlooks a small fenced yard and the pasture below. Panoramic bay views can be enjoyed from its deck, kitchen and bedroom. Recent upgrades include a new water heater and heating system, new flooring, modern lighting and a newly painted interior. The large studio apartment includes an entry deck, main room, kitchen, and bathroom w/ shower. All windows are western facing offering abundant natural light, and Humboldt Bay views. Recent upgrades include a new roof and chimney for the wood burning stove, and newer wooden flooring. Attached to the the apartment studio, with its own entrance, is a charming art studio, complete with its own bathroom + shower, kitchenette, mini-loft, vaulted ceilings, and a wood burning stove--an inspiring space to create, work, or retreat. Recent upgrades include a freshly painted ceiling, a new roof and chimney. Together, these three homes and an art studio create a highly unique and flexible layout, ideal for multi-generational living, rental income potential, guest accommodations, or extra space for your visitors to share your private slice of paradise. All the residences are set in the center of the property surrounded by mature gardens with privacy hedges, extended lawns, apple and plum trees, wild rose vines, and a rhododendron garden. Beyond the homes and gardens, the land itself is just as inspiring. The upper portion of the property offers two acres of tranquil forested sanctuary, while the one acre lower pasture (newly fenced with a run-in shelter and adjoining storage room) opens up endless possibilities from gardening and hobby farming, to anything you envision. A unique opportunity to own a remarkable Humboldt Hill estate that incorporates privacy, space, views, versatility, and value, "Snug Harbor" is on the market for the first time since 1969, and is poised for her next chapter. This is a property you don't want to miss! Schedule your private showing today!

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Quick Facts

Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
4
Total Rooms:
12
Area:
2535 sq ft
Condition:
Good
Year Built:
1940
Lot Size:
4.56 acres
Garage:
Carport
Est. Payment:
$4930 / month
(20% down, 30 years @ 6.5%)
Asking Price:
$ 975,000
Days on Market:
3
Listing Office:
Corcoran Icon Properties Eureka
Listing Agent:
Tom Hunt
Contact:
Ming Tree, Realtors
707-445-4500

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    Interior Features:

  • Levels: Two 1
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • General: Cooktop, Breakfast Bar, Dining in Kitchen, Deck Off, Tile Counters, Pantry
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Woodstove
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Plank
  • Exterior Features:

  • Condition: Good
  • Garage: Carport, 0
  • RV Parking: Yes
  • Construction Features:

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roofing: Shingle, Membrane
  • Lot Features:

  • View: Pasture, City Lights, Woods, Panoramic, Bay, Ocean
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Zoning: Unknown
  • Location Features:

  • Road/Access: Public
  • Utilities Features:

  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Walk Score®: 8 Car-Dependent - Almost all errands require a car
  • Transit Score®: 0 Minimal Transit - It is possible to get on a bus
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Neighborhood details for 6481 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka, CA 95503 - Neighborhood: Humboldt Hill

HousingNear HereNeighborhoodZip Code
Total Households970138810338
Median Age of Home196719701964
Median Property Value$334,729$251,381$316,499
Homes Owner Occupied79.07%77.31%64.28%
Homes Rented20.93%22.69%35.72%
Homes Vacant4.43%5.03%5.74%
Median Rent$1,011$ 902$ 866
Crime Risk (national avg is 100)Near HereNeighborhoodZip Code
Overall Crime Risk117123127
Murder Risk124137132
Assault Risk112125116
Burglary Risk94116127
Vehicle Theft Risk124136137
PeopleNear HereNeighborhoodZip Code
Population2530340623738
Male50.08%49.48%50.06%
Female49.92%50.52%49.94%
Median Age43.243.342.1
People Per Household2.72.642.59
Households with Children69.26%66.76%62.28%
Median Household Income$47,902$43,522$51,444
EducationNear HereNeighborhoodZip Code
Some High School14.01%13.82%8.75%
High School24.76%25.04%23.79%
Associate Degree5.27%5.03%9.54%
Bachelors Degree10.14%11.83%15.13%
Masters Degree2.8%3.35%4.14%
Graduate Degree6.05%5.71%7.02%
Professional Degree3.25%2.37%1.94%
Doctorate Degree0.0%0.0%0.94%
CommutingNear HereNeighborhoodZip Code
Average commute time19 minutes17 minutes16 minutes
Travel by Car88.03%81.9%89.68%
Travel by Public Transportation2.66%1.97%0.69%
Travel by Walking1.42%1.06%1.58%
Travel by Other4.26%3.15%1.57%
Work from Home2.48%11.07%4.71%
WeatherNear HereNeighborhoodZip Code
Average Annual temperature53 degrees53 degrees53 degrees
Average Annual minimum44 degrees44 degrees44 degrees
Average Annual maximum60 degrees61 degrees62 degrees
January Average Low38 degrees38 degrees38 degrees
July Average High66 degrees66 degrees68 degrees
Sunny Days per Year186 days186 days186 days
Partly Clear Days per Year78 days78 days78 days
Cloudy Days per Year7 days7 days7 days
Rainy Days per Year117 days117 days117 days
Snowy Days per Year0 days0 days0 days
Annual Rainfall45.0 in.45.5 in.49.95 in.
Annual Snowfall0 in.0 in.0 in.
Environmental (national avg is 100)Near HereNeighborhoodZip Code
Pollution Index989898
Earthquake Index735733735
Wind Index000
Hurricane Index000
Tornado Index666
Hail Index000

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