Discover this peaceful Benbow retreat at 217 Blue Rock Road, a well-maintained home overlooking the serene Benbow golf course. This property offers beautiful natural surroundings, great light, and a comfortable layout perfect for full-time living or an investment opportunity. Recent improvements include a newer roof, updated deck, refreshed appliances, and solid exterior upgrades that make this home easy to enjoy. Located just minutes from the historic Benbow Inn and a quick drive to town, this home provides both convenience and quiet. Whether you're seeking a solid rental, a downsizing opportunity, or a Southern Humboldt getaway, this property delivers charm, privacy, and long-term value.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$157Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Laura Courtemanche•DRE #02192992• EXP Realty of Northern California, Inc
Watch the Golfers drive as you sit having coffee at this one of a kind location located just off the 5 the hole. 1000 sf upstairs unit has two bed one bath and bottom unit is a large one bed one bath. Both units come with washer, dryer and Fridge. Long lasting Trex decking on up and down stairs decks. This Charming home could be used a 3 bed two bath home or kept as a duplex. Come take a look. Won't last long.
Public Records
Apr 18, 1994
Sold
$129,500
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,479 (+4.7%)
$150,591 + $150,591
$301,182
2024
$3,323 (−0.4%)
$147,639 + $147,639
$295,278
2023
$3,336 (+4.7%)
$144,745 + $144,745
$289,490
2022
$3,186 (+3.9%)
$139,125 + $139,125
$278,250
2021
$3,066 (+31.2%)
$139,125 + $139,125
$278,250
2020
$2,336 (+2.5%)
$136,398 + $136,398
$272,796
2019
$2,279 (+1.7%)
$106,481 + $95,274
$201,755
2018
$2,241 (+1.9%)
$104,394 + $93,406
$197,800
2017
$2,199 (+0.6%)
$100,342 + $89,780
$190,122
2016
$2,186 (+0.5%)
$100,342 + $89,780
$190,122
2015
$2,175 (+6.1%)
$98,375 + $88,020
$186,395
2014
$2,049
$95,000 + $85,000
$180,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,824
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,824
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Humboldt County
APN
033031003000
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 21, 2020 • Final
Building fast track
Re-roof an existing residential building.
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 90° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
25 unhealthy days expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Garberville, CA • 95542
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Sun exposure
57/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.2 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 217 Blue Rock Rd
$275,431
$12K under list price of $287K
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