Rich in character and local history, this charming Freshwater farmhouse dates to 1877 and offers a rare connection to the past. The home features beautiful hardwood floors in the main living area and dining room, along with lovely gardens in both the front and back. Beyond the gardens, there is a spacious grassy backyard with apple trees. There is a separate cottage that includes a kitchenette, bathroom, and laundry hookups, offering potential for guest accommodations. The home was also once lived in by Dr. Marianne Pennekamp, a refugee from Germany who went on to become a respected educator and community advocate in Humboldt County. Her connection adds a meaningful chapter to the story of this special property. With its historic character, garden setting, and unique place in Freshwater's history, this is a home with a story all its own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1877Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$629Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jon Witkop•DRE #02192737• Corcoran Icon Properties Eureka
Garfield, located between Main Street and the Eel River corridor, is a rural and residential Hydesville neighborhood with open pasture views and a quiet, two-lane-road pace. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hydesville Community Church and the cluster of mailboxes and driveways along Main Street, where farm fencing, wide shoulders, and porch lights set the tone after dark. Architecture leans to modest single-family homes, barns, and outbuildings on larger lots, with long sightlines to tree-covered ridges. Daily life orbits around local gatherings and school events rather than a commercial strip. The landscape reads as working countryside, with river flats and backroads shaping how people move through the area.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fan
Wood-burning stove
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Heat pump
Space heater
Wood stove
Exterior features
Garden
Porch
Home design
Single-family residence
One story
Construction
Wood siding
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Electricity and solar
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Welcome to 44 Beauchamp situated in sunshiny Freshwater, this dreamy 2 bedroom 1 bath farmhouse has been lovingly cared for and boasts pride of ownership. In the main house you will find all of the original charm from 1877, with all of the modern amenities that provide the comforts of home. The kitchen has been remodeled with quartz counter tops, subway tiles and updated appliances, there are beautiful wood floors in the main living areas, 2 spacious bedrooms, a cozy wood stove for those chilly Humboldt days, a quintessential front porch to enjoy your morning coffee. But that's not all, there is a stand alone, adorable second unit with a kitchenette, full bath and laundry. Did I mention the outdoor space? A koi pond greets you as you enter the lush patio area with built-in benches and a fire pit, you will find yourself surrounded by gorgeous perennial gardens full of color to cut fresh bouquets. There is an efficient heat pump system in the main house, a new septic system and so much more. Don't miss this opportunity, call your favorite Realtor today for a private showing!
Public Records
Feb 24, 2022
Sold
$450,000
$514/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,067 (+40.3%)
$255,000 + $408,000
$663,000
2024
$5,035 (+2.9%)
$250,000 + $400,000
$650,000
2023
$4,895 (+243.1%)
$187,272 + $280,908
$468,180
2022
$1,427 (−17.7%)
$41,839 + $85,264
$127,103
2021
$1,733 (+0.7%)
$41,839 + $85,264
$127,103
2020
$1,721 (+1.6%)
$41,019 + $83,593
$124,612
2019
$1,694 (+1.2%)
$40,599 + $82,736
$123,335
2018
$1,674 (+0.5%)
$39,803 + $81,114
$120,917
2017
$1,665
$38,258 + $77,965
$116,223
2016
$1,665 (+0.7%)
$38,258 + $77,965
$116,223
2015
$1,653 (+5.0%)
$37,508 + $76,437
$113,945
2014
$1,574
$36,222 + $73,815
$110,037
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
875
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
875
Year built
1877
Style
Vacant Land
County
Humboldt County
APN
405203004000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Nov 7, 2024 • Final
Building fast track
Replace a bathtub and a bathroom window.
Plumbing
Feb 14, 2024 • Final
Building fast track
Install a woodstove or pellet stove in an existing single-family home.
HVAC
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.
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
10 days above 83° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 44 Beauchamp Rd
$553,228
$3,228 over list price of $550K
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