Looking for space, check out this 1 acre parcel located in Dows Prairie. Main house is just under 900 sq ft w/ 2 bdrms, 1 bath. Second unit above garage is just over 800 sq ft w/ 2 bdrms, 1 bath. A 200 sq ft laundry & storage room connects the main house and garage. Large windows in living & dining room allow lots of light into the main living space. Roof & complete exterior/interior paint on main house (partial on garage), laminate throughout the living spaces, carpet in large bedrm, bathroom update individual heating/cooling units in bedrooms & living room done in 2019. Vinyl windows on main house & partial on garage in 1999/2000. Large fenced main yard. Rear of property has outside fire pit, garden shed w/ utility sink & storage shed and lots of space. Don't miss this one!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$637Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sara Alto•DRE #01206582• Alto Property
Contact: 707-496-7012
Bought with Tina Christensen•DRE #00476701• Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
894
Year built
1952
Style
Other
County
Humboldt County
APN
511122061000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 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
Nov 8, 2024 • Final
Building
Relocate existing bathroom fixtures and expand a wall into a bedroom to create a walk-in closet. Relocate windows in the living room and bedroom, and replace an existing window with French doors and side windows. Install solar tubes between roof framing and construct a new deck outside of the living room.
Remodel
Jun 24, 2024 • Active
Building fast track
Re-roof an existing single-family home or residential accessory 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.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: RV Access/Parking
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Bar
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer, Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Sink
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Shingle, Membrane, Metal
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 894.0
Levels: One, Two
Construction Materials: Frame, Shingle Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Property Features
Has View
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
Other Structures: Greenhouse, Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 1.0
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 220 Volts in Laundry
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Other
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Location Information
Directions: North on Central Avenue to Norton Road, left onto Dows Prairie Road. Driveway on right just past Blake Road.
Cross Street: Norton
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 894
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Humboldt County
APN: 511122061000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 707-496-7012
Around this home
Schools
Dows Prairie Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
McKinleyville Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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McKinleyville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 72° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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9 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$541,000 – $655,000
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