540 Howard Heights Road

Sold 11/10/21
Sold 11/10/21
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Last Sold Price
$770,000
2 beds1,852 sqft$416/sqft
540 Howard Heights Rd, Eureka, CA 95503

Description

YOUR PRIVATE TWO-BEDROOM, single-story, Redwood home with tiled patio and new roof. 1652 sq ft country sanctuary 15 minutes from downtown. Spacious living with bay windows overlooking private lawn and gardens. 2 bed/ 2 bath ranch house in Freshwater, end of road privacy. Close to Eureka/Arcata, CA. Hardwood floors, spare studio/office off carport, 8.3 acres, mature Redwood trees, access to Freshwater creek, City of Eureka water, onsite wastewater treatment system (Wisconsin mound), open, vaulted...YOUR PRIVATE TWO-BEDROOM, single-story, Redwood home with tiled patio and new roof. 1652 sq ft country sanctuary 15 minutes from downtown. Spacious living with bay windows overlooking private lawn and gardens. 2 bed/ 2 bath ranch house in Freshwater, end of road privacy. Close to Eureka/Arcata, CA. Hardwood floors, spare studio/office off carport, 8.3 acres, mature Redwood trees, access to Freshwater creek, City of Eureka water, onsite wastewater treatment system (Wisconsin mound), open, vaulted ceiling with natural light, secluded Oasis, large garden area.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/10/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tina Christensen • DRE #00476701 • Brokerage DRE #01386033 • Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty
    P: 7074458811 ext 122 C: (707) 845-2070 tinacutten@gmail.com

Property Details for 540 Howard Heights Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
259391
Days on Compass
79
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
8.20 AC / 357,192 SF
County
Humboldt County
Architectural Style
Ranch
View
Trees/Woods, Panoramic, Pasture
Has View
Yes
Zoning
No
Zoning Description
Single Family

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$660,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Eureka, CA

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty, Tina Christensen, DRE #00476701

Sold By RE/MAX Humboldt Realty, Felicia & Mark Costa, DRE #01277661 & 02068277

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Building Information for 540 Howard Heights Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size8.20 AC / 357,192 SF

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Property Information for 540 Howard Heights Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Freshwater
  • Latitude: 40.76424828
  • Longitude: -124.07262707
  • MLS Area Major: South Bay
  • MLS Area Minor: South Bay
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel, RV Access/Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.2
  • Lot Size Area: 8.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 357192.0
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 1852.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Shingle
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Mound Septic
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Master Downstairs
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Property History for 540 Howard Heights Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 10, 2021

Sold

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #259391

$770,000—
Oct 27, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1476916537

$770,000—
Sep 7, 2021

Pending

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #259391

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/10/2021

Sold

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #259391

$770,000
10/27/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1476916537

$770,000
09/07/2021

Pending

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #259391

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

Public Records for 540 Howard Heights Road

Taxable ValueLand$201,454Additions$261,407Total$462,861
Tax Record2025$5,062 ($422 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,852 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,852 SqFtStories1Lot Size357,627 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1940Year Renovated1954ZoningR-1-B-4;AGCountyHUMBOLDTAPN405-121-019-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 540 Howard Heights Road

This home is within Garfield Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Garfield Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Garfield Elementary School
PublicK to 6

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 540 Howard Heights Road, Eureka, CA 95503
$770,000
2
1,852
357,192
559 Howard Heights Road, Eureka, CA 95503
$425,000
4
2,328
39,639
514 Howard Heights Road, Eureka, CA 95503
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3
2
2,260
50,093
428 Howard Heights Road, Eureka, CA 95503
$380,000
1
1.5
1,550
38,332
495 Howard Heights Road, Eureka, CA 95503
$400,000
2
1
1,260
78,843
300 Howard Heights Road, Eureka, CA 95503
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–
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269,459

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty, Tina Christensen, DRE #00476701

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