The Iconic water tower home at ''Sweetmeadow'' is ready for a new owner! 5 acres in 2 separate parcels, nice balance of flat horse pasture, garden space and redwood forest, bordered by Jacoby Creek. Separate cottage above the workshop, for extra income or when mom visits. Horse barn, fruit trees, barn, Punjab (barn cat), dice table & gnar MTB trail. Improvements in need of updating offered only AS-IS. Provide POF & /or Loan Prequal before appts. Please review PRE & complete CAR forms PEAD-V & BPPP (in documents) prior to showing. Listing Broker and agents DO NOT guarantee the information in this MLS Listing is accurate. It is the duty of any person, buyer or entity using this MLS listing to exercise due diligence to independently verify this information.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by DRE#01019212 Babich•DRE #01019212• RE/MAX Humboldt Realty
Contact: mbabich@humboldtrealty.com
Bought with Owner/ Broker Hampson•DRE #01150053• Community Realty /rh
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Market trends in 95524, CA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
96.5%
2.0% MoM
Median sale price
$820K
$6K MoM
Avg. days on market
9d
10 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
1 MoM
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Sale history for 4981 Jacoby Creek Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Oct 22, 2020
Sold
$755,000
$222/sq ft
HAR #257478
Oct 22, 2020
Sold
$715,000
$210/sq ft
Sep 24, 2020
Listed
$695,000
$204/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 27, 2007
Sold
$750,000
$221/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,998 (+2.9%)
$276,020 + $369,866
$645,886
2024
$6,799 (+0.5%)
$270,608 + $362,614
$633,222
2023
$6,768
$265,302 + $355,504
$620,806
2022
$6,762 (−19.0%)
$255,000 + $341,700
$596,700
2021
$8,349
$255,000 + $341,700
$596,700
2020
$8,347 (+3.6%)
$311,289 + $453,014
$764,303
2019
$8,060 (+3.2%)
$308,098 + $448,369
$756,467
2018
$7,808 (+1.7%)
$302,057 + $439,578
$741,635
2017
$7,678 (+4.9%)
$290,329 + $422,509
$712,838
2016
$7,320 (+2.0%)
$290,329 + $422,509
$712,838
2015
$7,177 (+1.7%)
$284,637 + $414,225
$698,862
2014
$7,059
$274,871 + $400,011
$674,882
Tax history for 4981 Jacoby Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,998 (+2.9%)
$276,020 + $369,866
$645,886
2024
$6,799 (+0.5%)
$270,608 + $362,614
$633,222
2023
$6,768
$265,302 + $355,504
$620,806
2022
$6,762 (−19.0%)
$255,000 + $341,700
$596,700
2021
$8,349
$255,000 + $341,700
$596,700
2020
$8,347 (+3.6%)
$311,289 + $453,014
$764,303
2019
$8,060 (+3.2%)
$308,098 + $448,369
$756,467
2018
$7,808 (+1.7%)
$302,057 + $439,578
$741,635
2017
$7,678 (+4.9%)
$290,329 + $422,509
$712,838
2016
$7,320 (+2.0%)
$290,329 + $422,509
$712,838
2015
$7,177 (+1.7%)
$284,637 + $414,225
$698,862
2014
$7,059
$274,871 + $400,011
$674,882
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,346
Year built
1948
Style
Vacant Land
County
Humboldt County
APN
502041016000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
R-1
Residential One-Family Zone
The Residential One-Family or R-l Zone is intended to be applied in areas of the County in which topography, access, utilities and public services make the area suitable and desirable for low density residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Recreation
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Jul 23, 2021 • Active
Building fast track
Remove and replace the roof for the entire main house and a detached apartment unit.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: RV Access/Parking
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Pantry
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Parquet, Softwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Insert, Family Room, Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Inside
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Wood, Other
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 3400.0
Levels: Three Or More
Construction Materials: Frame, Vertical Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab, Pillar/Post/Pier
Property Features
Has View
Horses Allowed
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Pasture, Sloped, Wooded, Level
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Dimensions:
Lot Size Acres: 5
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Utilities: Phone Available, Cable Available
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Jacoby Creek
High School: Arcata
Location Information
Directions: ''Provide CAR-PEAD signed by you and your clients & POF/pre-qual, prior to showing, email to: mbabich@remax.net . Use sanitizing supplies; wear face mask, wipe down & take trash w/ you.'' Confirmation required to avoid other showings. Do not enter property without appointment even though house is vacant.
Cross Street: Echo Lane
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,346
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2.2 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Humboldt County
APN: 502041016000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: mbabich@humboldtrealty.com
Around this home
Schools
Jacoby Creek Charter School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
Arcata High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 82° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
21 unhealthy days expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$875,000 – $1.06M
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