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8472 Elk River Road, Eureka, CA 95503 - Single Family Home

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Description:

Step into Humboldt History with this former Jones Prairie School House built by the town of Falk in 1886. Crafted from heart redwood, this two-bedroom one-bathroom one-of-a-kind home blends timeless character with peaceful country living. Set on 1.5 acres, the property features a charming wraparound porch, sun-filled interiors with soaring ceilings, tranquil pond perfect for morning coffee views on the porch, fruit trees, and plenty of space for gardens and outdoor living. A spacious barn offers excellent storage or perfect for a workshop. The new roof provides peace of mind for many years. Rich in charm, history, and natural beauty, this rare property is the perfect private retreat!

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Quick Facts

Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
1
Total Rooms:
5
Area:
960 sq ft
Style:
Farmhouse
Condition:
Excellent
Year Built:
1886
Lot Size:
1.50 acres
Garage:
None
Est. Payment:
$2857 / month
(20% down, 30 years @ 6.5%)
Asking Price:
$ 565,000
Days on Market:
1
Listing Office:
RE/MAX Humboldt Realty
Listing Agent:
Kathi Ray
Contact:
Ming Tree, Realtors
707-445-4500

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    Interior Features:

  • Levels: One
  • Laundry: Washer Hookup, In House
  • General: Cathedral/Vault, Dining Nook, Dining in Kitchen
  • Heating: Woodstove
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile

    • Exterior Features:

  • Style: Farmhouse
  • Condition: Excellent
  • House Color: Off White
  • Garage: Barn, None, 0
  • RV Parking: Yes

    • Construction Features:

  • Foundation: Post/Piers
  • Roofing: Shingle

    • Lot Features:

  • View: Woods, Valley, Panoramic, Hills, Pasture
  • Fencing: Fully
  • Zoning: Unknown

    • Location Features:

  • Road/Access: Deadend, Public
  • Gated Entry: Yes

    • Utilities Features:

  • Water: Private, Other
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Walk Score®: 0 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 8472 Elk River Road, Eureka, CA 95503

HousingNear HereZip CodeCity
Total Households5611033820270
Median Age of Home196319641958
Median Property Value$442,609$316,499$309,738
Homes Owner Occupied76.6%64.28%52.21%
Homes Rented23.4%35.72%47.79%
Homes Vacant5.53%5.74%6.11%
Median Rent$1,296$ 866$ 775
Crime Risk (national avg is 100)Near HereZip CodeCity
Overall Crime Risk124127137
Murder Risk121132142
Assault Risk116116123
Burglary Risk85127144
Vehicle Theft Risk67137158
PeopleNear HereZip CodeCity
Population11942373846207
Male50.42%50.06%51.12%
Female49.58%49.94%48.88%
Median Age51.342.139.6
People Per Household2.562.592.5
Households with Children68.3%62.28%56.66%
Median Household Income$75,000$51,444$44,901
EducationNear HereZip CodeCity
Some High School2.17%8.75%9.44%
High School11.69%23.79%25.2%
Associate Degree7.03%9.54%9.05%
Bachelors Degree28.65%15.13%14.92%
Masters Degree8.38%4.14%4.53%
Graduate Degree11.27%7.02%6.94%
Professional Degree2.59%1.94%1.52%
Doctorate Degree0.31%0.94%0.89%
CommutingNear HereZip CodeCity
Average commute time18 minutes16 minutes16 minutes
Travel by Car88.85%89.68%86.85%
Travel by Public Transportation1.33%0.69%0.87%
Travel by Walking1.5%1.58%4.35%
Travel by Other0.0%1.57%1.3%
Work from Home8.32%4.71%4.27%
WeatherNear HereZip CodeCity
Average Annual temperature53 degrees53 degrees53 degrees
Average Annual minimum44 degrees44 degrees44 degrees
Average Annual maximum62 degrees62 degrees61 degrees
January Average Low38 degrees38 degrees38 degrees
July Average High70 degrees68 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 Rainfall51.0 in.49.95 in.48.87 in.
Annual Snowfall0 in.0 in.0 in.
Environmental (national avg is 100)Near HereZip CodeCity
Pollution Index989898
Earthquake Index735735725
Wind Index000
Hurricane Index000
Tornado Index665
Hail Index000

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