Excellent home in quiet neighborhood in Benbow. Two level home that could be easily used as duplex- Upstairs main level- features two bedroom one bathroom with remodeled kitchen, hardwood floors, attached garage and large sunny deck to enjoy the views. Downstairs is a completely separate one bed one bath with kitchen and office. Nicely landscaped yard with room to garden and enjoy the sunshine. Close proximity to river, golf course and benbow Inn. House backs up to a private pasture with views of the surrounding mountains.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$283Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Somer Wallan•DRE #01975096• Madrone Realty, Inc.
Contact: madronerealtysomer@gmail.com
Bought with Somer Wallan•DRE #01975096• Madrone Realty, Inc.
Extremely nice house with many upgrades including hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Lower floor has family room, kitchen and separate entrance and could be used as separate quarters. Nicely landscaped back yard and large deck looking out over a large field.
HAR #249848
Jan 29, 2018
Listed
$399,000
$333/sq ft
Public Records
May 24, 2002
Sold
$179,500
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 27, 1999
Sold
$139,500
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,496 (+4.8%)
$119,646 + $275,706
$395,352
2024
$4,291 (+1.8%)
$117,300 + $270,300
$387,600
2023
$4,216 (+4.0%)
$115,000 + $265,000
$380,000
2022
$4,052 (+46.5%)
$178,500 + $178,500
$357,000
2021
$2,766 (−0.6%)
$178,500 + $178,500
$357,000
2020
$2,782 (+2.5%)
$61,406 + $183,557
$244,963
2019
$2,714 (+1.7%)
$60,777 + $181,675
$242,452
2018
$2,667 (+459.9%)
$59,586 + $178,113
$237,699
2017
$476 (−2.0%)
$57,273 + $171,198
$228,471
2016
$486 (+3.2%)
$57,273 + $171,198
$228,471
2015
$471 (+52.4%)
$56,150 + $167,842
$223,992
2014
$309
$54,224 + $162,083
$216,307
Tax history for 1581 East Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,496 (+4.8%)
$119,646 + $275,706
$395,352
2024
$4,291 (+1.8%)
$117,300 + $270,300
$387,600
2023
$4,216 (+4.0%)
$115,000 + $265,000
$380,000
2022
$4,052 (+46.5%)
$178,500 + $178,500
$357,000
2021
$2,766 (−0.6%)
$178,500 + $178,500
$357,000
2020
$2,782 (+2.5%)
$61,406 + $183,557
$244,963
2019
$2,714 (+1.7%)
$60,777 + $181,675
$242,452
2018
$2,667 (+459.9%)
$59,586 + $178,113
$237,699
2017
$476 (−2.0%)
$57,273 + $171,198
$228,471
2016
$486 (+3.2%)
$57,273 + $171,198
$228,471
2015
$471 (+52.4%)
$56,150 + $167,842
$223,992
2014
$309
$54,224 + $162,083
$216,307
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,334
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Humboldt County
APN
033281012000
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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Granite Counters
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Laminate
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1200.0
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Has View
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
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
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Dimensions:
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Redway
Middle Or Junior School: Miranda
High School: South Fork
Location Information
Directions: Highway 101 exit Benbow left turn off freeway to Benbow Drive. Left on Benbow Drive to East Branch.Right on East Branch. Go approximately 1/2 mile to address on left.
Cross Street: Palomino Way
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,334
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Humboldt County
APN: 033281012000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026