Beautifully designed to capture abundant natural light, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers distinctive architectural details and a versatile floor plan on a generous . 38-acre lot. Cedar shake siding, mature landscaping, and a large private backyard create an inviting setting with plenty of room to relax, garden, or entertain. The expansive sunroom features a vaulted ceiling, wet bar, built-in stereo, fireplace, slate tile flooring, and direct access to a large rear deck overlooking the peaceful backyard. A sunken living room with a brick fireplace provides another warm and comfortable gathering space, while the formal dining room includes a built-in hutch. The breakfast room, built-in desk, pocket doors, solid-surface kitchen counters, and large windows add both function and character throughout the home. The spacious primary bedroom features an exceptionally large walk-in closet and access to an outdoor area that could become a private sitting garden. Additional features include an attached single-car garage, storage shed, abundant interior storage, and a backyard with privacy and room to make it your own. Conveniently located and filled with natural light, this unique home offers space, charm, and comfortable indoor-outdoor living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$200Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by DEBBIE OLSON•DRE #1126988• Reel Properties, INC
Beautiful home, great location. Designed for maximum sunlight, cedar shake siding, mature landscaping, large private yard & rear decking to enjoy off a family room w/ wet bar, fireplace, built in stereo, African slate paver tile and vaulted ceiling. Sunken living room with brick fireplace; formal dining with built-in hutch. Breakfast room, built in desk, kitchen w/ solid surface counters, large windows, pocket doors. 4 bedrooms 2 bath, master bedroom w/ HUGE walk in closet. Storage shed, great curb appeal.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,467 (+4.1%)
$91,022 + $237,802
$328,824
2024
$3,329 (+2.2%)
$89,238 + $233,140
$322,378
2023
$3,259 (+2.1%)
$87,489 + $228,569
$316,058
2022
$3,190 (+0.7%)
$85,774 + $224,088
$309,862
2021
$3,169 (+297.6%)
$84,093 + $219,695
$303,788
2020
$797 (+1.8%)
$82,445 + $215,388
$297,833
2019
$783 (+2.2%)
$5,509 + $72,735
$78,244
2018
$766 (+1.8%)
$5,401 + $71,309
$76,710
2017
$753 (+4.4%)
$5,193 + $68,541
$73,734
2015
$721 (+1.1%)
$5,092 + $67,198
$72,290
2014
$713
$4,918 + $64,893
$69,811
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,225
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Del Norte County
APN
110110018000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.
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
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 76° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Crescent City, CA • 95531
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Crescent City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 261 James Rd
$437,701
$7,299 under list price of $445K
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