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51 Main Street, Petrolia, CA 95558 - Single Family Home

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Description:

Experience the charm of life on California's Lost Coast at 51 Main Street in the heart of Petrolia. Just a short walk from the Mattole River, this cozy cottage offers an opportunity to enjoy the relaxed pace and natural beauty that make Petrolia so special. Built in 1950, the home features one bedroom, one remodeled bathroom, a bonus room, and recent improvements including updated vinyl flooring, select newer windows, interior trim, and bathroom updates. Additional features include a metal roof, 200-amp electrical service, well water with inline filtration, kerosene heat, and a septic system serviced in February 2026. Outside, the sunny backyard includes a greenhouse, storage outbuildings, and a finished detached shed offering flexible space for hobbies, a studio, or additional stora Full of character and potential, this home offers a great opportunity for buyers looking to build equity while enjoying one of Humboldt County's most unique communities. Whether you're searching for your first home, a weekend retreat, or an investment, this property is ready for its next chapter.

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Quick Facts

Bedrooms:
1
Baths:
1
Total Rooms:
4
Area:
564 sq ft
Condition:
Fair
Year Built:
1950
Lot Size:
0.09 acres
Garage:
None
Est. Payment:
$1037 / month
(20% down, 30 years @ 6.5%)
Asking Price:
$ 205,000
Days on Market:
1
Listing Office:
EXP Realty of Northern California, Inc
Listing Agent:
Desiree Avila
Contact:
Ming Tree, Realtors
707-445-4500

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    Interior Features:

  • Levels: One
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Heating: Other

    • Exterior Features:

  • Condition: Fair
  • Garage: None, 0
  • RV Parking: No

    • Construction Features:

  • Foundation: Post/Piers
  • Roofing: Metal

    • Lot Features:

  • Fencing: Partial

    • Location Features:

  • Road/Access: Deadend, Gravel

    • Utilities Features:

  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Walk Score®: 13 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 51 Main Street, Petrolia, CA 95558

HousingNear HereCity
Total Households7451473
Median Age of Home19621955
Median Property Value$432,558$423,000
Homes Owner Occupied63.22%62.56%
Homes Rented36.78%37.44%
Homes Vacant27.38%16.3%
Median Rent$ 761$ 750
Crime Risk (national avg is 100)Near HereCity
Overall Crime Risk178159
Murder Risk148157
Assault Risk174130
Burglary Risk134117
Vehicle Theft Risk11599
PeopleNear HereCity
Population12142866
Male53.05%50.96%
Female46.95%49.04%
Median Age46.445.9
People Per Household2.512.54
Households with Children59.33%64.06%
Median Household Income$45,875$56,729
EducationNear HereCity
Some High School10.88%6.94%
High School28.4%28.22%
Associate Degree5.33%8.88%
Bachelors Degree19.04%16.33%
Masters Degree1.63%3.21%
Graduate Degree3.7%5.62%
Professional Degree2.07%1.05%
Doctorate Degree0.0%1.36%
CommutingNear HereCity
Average commute time15 minutes18 minutes
Travel by Car70.99%77.68%
Travel by Public Transportation0.0%0.58%
Travel by Walking15.87%13.75%
Travel by Other0.0%0.93%
Work from Home13.14%6.62%
WeatherNear HereCity
Average Annual temperature55 degrees55 degrees
Average Annual minimum44 degrees44 degrees
Average Annual maximum65 degrees65 degrees
January Average Low38 degrees38 degrees
July Average High79 degrees77 degrees
Sunny Days per Year186 days186 days
Partly Clear Days per Year78 days78 days
Cloudy Days per Year7 days7 days
Rainy Days per Year117 days117 days
Snowy Days per Year0 days0 days
Annual Rainfall71.0 in.68.0 in.
Annual Snowfall0 in.0 in.
Environmental (national avg is 100)Near HereCity
Pollution Index9595
Earthquake Index413413
Wind Index00
Hurricane Index00
Tornado Index00
Hail Index00

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