Great Dows Prairie location on a flat approx. 1/2 acre lot. Plenty of room for gardening and outbuildings. Lots of upgrades, including some new flooring, new vinyl windows, custom shutters, new interior doors with hardware, closets are wood lined. Nice open floor plan, and Large family room with fireplace/woodstove and tankless hot water. Wonderful walk-in tiled shower with warranty, newer roof. This is a pleasure to show. Square footage from previous listing buyer to verify
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$334Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Disiere & Associates Disiere•DRE #00603876• Disiere & Associates, Real Estate Services
Listed by First Class Service With First Class Results! Helard-Shumard•DRE #01204587
Contact: (707) 8451215
Bought with Robin Quigley•DRE #01917688• Coldwell Banker Sellers Realty
Escape to Dows Prairie. This 1600 square foot, ranch style home is situated on half an acre of flat, usable land. This home offers laminate flooring, solar tubes, indoor laundry, a two year old forced air heater and a remodeled kitchen. The kitchen features canister lighting, corian counters, oak cabinets and newer appliances. The family room showcases a brick hearth fireplace with a woodstove insert. The half acre include multiple outbuildings and raised beds for gardening. Hot tub included.
Public Records
Sep 24, 1997
Sold
$128,000
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 24, 1992
Sold
$119,000
$74/sq ft
Public Records
May 22, 1990
Sold
$90,500
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,072 (+6.1%)
$200,792 + $239,834
$440,626
2024
$4,779 (+1.9%)
$200,792 + $239,834
$440,626
2023
$4,692 (−0.5%)
$196,855 + $235,132
$431,987
2022
$4,714 (+5.0%)
$189,212 + $226,002
$415,214
2021
$4,489 (+1.7%)
$189,212 + $226,002
$415,214
2020
$4,414 (+0.7%)
$185,502 + $221,571
$407,073
2019
$4,383 (+24.1%)
$183,600 + $219,300
$402,900
2018
$3,532 (+2.7%)
$180,000 + $215,000
$395,000
2017
$3,440 (+1.8%)
$144,977 + $165,688
$310,665
2016
$3,378 (+2.0%)
$144,977 + $165,688
$310,665
2015
$3,312 (+80.8%)
$142,135 + $162,440
$304,575
2014
$1,832
$78,147 + $88,437
$166,584
Tax history for 3687 Dows Prairie Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,072 (+6.1%)
$200,792 + $239,834
$440,626
2024
$4,779 (+1.9%)
$200,792 + $239,834
$440,626
2023
$4,692 (−0.5%)
$196,855 + $235,132
$431,987
2022
$4,714 (+5.0%)
$189,212 + $226,002
$415,214
2021
$4,489 (+1.7%)
$189,212 + $226,002
$415,214
2020
$4,414 (+0.7%)
$185,502 + $221,571
$407,073
2019
$4,383 (+24.1%)
$183,600 + $219,300
$402,900
2018
$3,532 (+2.7%)
$180,000 + $215,000
$395,000
2017
$3,440 (+1.8%)
$144,977 + $165,688
$310,665
2016
$3,378 (+2.0%)
$144,977 + $165,688
$310,665
2015
$3,312 (+80.8%)
$142,135 + $162,440
$304,575
2014
$1,832
$78,147 + $88,437
$166,584
*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
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,620
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Humboldt County
APN
511201025000
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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Insert, Family Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1600.0
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
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: Level
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 0.52
Lot Size Dimensions: 115 x 200
Lot Size Area: 0.52
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.52
Zoning: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Dow's Prairie
Location Information
Directions: Norton to Dows Prairie right side
Cross Street: Prairie Hawk
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Humboldt County
APN: 511201025000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: (707) 8451215
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Dows Prairie Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi
McKinleyville Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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McKinleyville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Estimated sale price
$509,000 – $616,000
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