1212 Mad River Rd

Arcata, CA 95521

$350,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,350 Sq. Ft.
$259 / Sq. Ft.
1,350
Sq. Ft.
$259
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 1/9/26
Sold 1/9/26

Description

Discover a rare opportunity to create your Humboldt County dream. This property offers a spacious 3-bedroom home & a large laundry room that could serve as a fourth bedroom, plus a unique piece of local history. Living room features a cozy wood-burning stove, perfect for cool North Coast evenings. Outside, there's ample space to garden, relax, and make the land your own. The true gem of this property is the original Canal Schoolhouse, a one-room school that served the community from 1889 -1960—complete...Discover a rare opportunity to create your Humboldt County dream. This property offers a spacious 3-bedroom home & a large laundry room that could serve as a fourth bedroom, plus a unique piece of local history. Living room features a cozy wood-burning stove, perfect for cool North Coast evenings. Outside, there's ample space to garden, relax, and make the land your own. The true gem of this property is the original Canal Schoolhouse, a one-room school that served the community from 1889 -1960—complete with its original blackboards still intact! A new water system installed in 2023 by Rich Well and septic system pumped in 10/2025, offering peace of mind as you begin your restoration journey. With plenty of work to be done but potential, this is your chance to revive a historic treasure
  1. Listed by Betsy Thode • DRE #00986107 • Brokerage DRE #00986107 • Community Realty /bt
    P: (707)-499-1099 C: (707)-499-1099 betsythode@gmail.com

Property Details for 1212 Mad River Road

Architectural Style
Ranch
View
Pasture
Has View
Yes
Zoning Description
Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 04/02/2026 09:48 AM

Property Details for 1212 Mad River Road

StatusSold
MLS #271004
Days on Compass44
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1974
Lot Size0.77 AC / 33,541 SF
CountyHumboldt County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Community Realty /bt, Betsy Thode, DRE #00986107

Sold By NorCal Casas Realty Services, Karen Lopez Chowdhury, DRE #02334829

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Building Information for 1212 Mad River Road

Stories-Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size0.77 AC / 33,541 SF

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Property Information for 1212 Mad River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Miller Lane
  • Directions: 2 miles from intersection of Heindon & Janes Rd. From Heindon turn left on Miller Lane, Right on Mad River, property on left.
  • Latitude: 40.915835
  • Longitude: -124.110529
  • MLS Area Major: North Bay
  • MLS Area Minor: North Bay
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gated, RV Gated, RV Access/Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.77
  • Lot Size Area: 0.77
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 182x182
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 33541.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 1350.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1974
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Other
Interior Features
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Heating: Propane, Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 6

Property History for 1212 Mad River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2026

Sold

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #271004

$350,000—
Jan 7, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1926568031

$350,000—
Dec 19, 2025

Pending

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #271004

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2026

Sold

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #271004

$350,000
01/07/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1926568031

$350,000
12/19/2025

Pending

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #271004

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1212 Mad River Road

Taxable ValueLand$10,354Additions$45,316Total$55,670
Tax Record2025$909 ($76 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtStories1Lot Size33,541 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1974CountyHUMBOLDTAPN506-331-008-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1212 Mad River Road

This home is within Northern Humboldt Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pacific Union Elementary School
Public - K to 8
Arcata High School
Public - 9 to 12
Laurel Tree Charter
Charter - K to 12
Trillium Charter School
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Pacific Union Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Arcata High School
Public9 to 12

Laurel Tree Charter
CharterK to 12

Trillium Charter School
CharterK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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