Got a minute to restore a fantastic home on Redwood Creek? This charming timber frame cottage was built in 1932 by Eureka contractor Edgar Lax as his family vacation estate. A large garage was added to provide indoor workspace. 1.26 acres with a gated entrance and privacy fence located about one mile off highway 299, and only 30 minutes to the 101 in Arcata. Has an 11' x 20' manufactured home workshop building, and 8'x8' shed/chicken coop. A finished basement and a large bonus room with a deck overlooking the creek. The home, shop, and pool house are each separate separately metered by PG & E, with Mitsubishi mini split heat pump in shop. New wood-burning stove, new propane wall furnace. Fruit trees, a giant chestnut tree, grapevines, flowers, and plenty of room to garden.
Single-familyProperty Type
1932Year Built
1.26 acresLot Size
$224Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Stephanie Coffey•DRE #01960864• Benchmark Realty Group/SC
Contact: myrealtorstephanie707@gmail.com
Bought with Kyla Nored•DRE #01930997• The Land Man Office
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Market trends in 95525, CA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
95.0%
0.7% MoM
Median sale price
$395K
$16K MoM
Avg. days on market
6d
57 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
2 MoM
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Sale and tax history for 1261 Chezem Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 23, 2026
Sold
$395,000
$224/sq ft
HAR #272317
Jun 23, 2026
Sold
$394,900
$224/sq ft
May 22, 2026
Pending
—
May 16, 2026
Listed
$427,000
$243/sq ft
HAR #269915
Jul 23, 2025
Price Changed
$395,000
$224/sq ft
Jun 24, 2025
Listed
$399,000
$227/sq ft
HAR #267604
Jan 28, 2025
Sold
$390,000
$222/sq ft
Nov 8, 2024
Price Changed
$433,000
$246/sq ft
Sep 6, 2024
Price Changed
$434,000
$247/sq ft
Aug 16, 2024
Listed
$439,000
$249/sq ft
Unique and awesome. A little bit of something for everyone on this 1.2 acre property. This spacious 3bed/1 bath home has vintage charm. The living room boasts a vaulted ceiling and a rock fireplace. Enjoy the deck off of the family room for those warm starry nights and for relaxing during the day with creek views. In the finished basement you will find the laundry area with a bonus area of whatever you would like it to be. The three-car garage/shop offers a full bathroom with a newer heater/air conditioner unit. The property is mostly fenced, has dog kennels, a chicken coop, additional storage shed, outdoor fireplace for those chilly nights and a large garden or flat pasture area. Water is provided by the creek. As an added bonus, there is a second unit that has been recently updated, that is separately metered and offers a newer covered porch area. The property's water system has also been updated. Saving the best for last, you are located right on Redwood Creek! You are able to access the creek from this property. Short jaunt from town. This home has a lot of interesting history. Make sure to check out this property that offers privacy and serenity. Fun fact-The tree by the back deck is chestnut tree.
HAR #265441
Nov 3, 2023
Price Changed
$485,000
$276/sq ft
Oct 16, 2023
Listed
$490,000
$278/sq ft
HAR #256174
Jul 22, 2020
Sold
$339,000
$193/sq ft
Mar 25, 2020
Listed
$369,000
$210/sq ft
HAR #251717
Aug 6, 2018
Listed
$349,000
$198/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 28, 1996
Sold
$175,000
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,834 (+4.6%)
$129,890 + $237,051
$366,941
2024
$3,666 (+0.4%)
$129,890 + $237,051
$366,941
2023
$3,650 (+0.3%)
$127,344 + $232,403
$359,747
2022
$3,638 (+4.7%)
$122,400 + $223,380
$345,780
2021
$3,475 (+168.5%)
$122,400 + $223,380
$345,780
2020
$1,294 (+3.0%)
$120,000 + $219,000
$339,000
2019
$1,256 (+0.9%)
$91,131 + $174,678
$265,809
2018
$1,245 (+0.9%)
$89,345 + $171,253
$260,598
2017
$1,235 (+1.4%)
$85,877 + $164,604
$250,481
2016
$1,218 (+2.7%)
$85,877 + $164,604
$250,481
2015
$1,186 (+2.7%)
$84,194 + $161,377
$245,571
2014
$1,155
$81,306 + $155,840
$237,146
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,760
Year built
1932
Style
Vacant Land
County
Humboldt County
APN
316292024000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
RS
Residential Suburban Zone
The Residential Suburban or RS Zone is intended to be applied in areas of the County which are particularly suited to large-lot development. The following regulations shall apply in all Residential Suburban or RS Zones.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Recreation
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: RV Access/Parking
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other, Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Other
Fencing: Fenced, Full
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1760.0
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Security Gate
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Other
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 1.26
Lot Size Dimensions: ±1.26 Acres
Lot Size Area: 1.26
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.26
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Location Information
Directions: hwy 299 to chezem rd
Cross Street: Hwy 299
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,760
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: —
County: Humboldt County
APN: 316292024000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026