Country living at it's finest! This Dows Prairie ranch home has plenty of open space for large gardens, farm animals or just great family gatherings. There's room for RV parking too! Additional storage for gardening tools, canning equipment or whatever hobby you enjoy. This well maintained home features a stunning over-sized, remodeled kitchen with ample natural light, enormous quartz counters and abundant storage. Both bathrooms have been updated and new dual pane vinyl windows have been installed. The property is a short walk to Dows Prairie school and only minutes from Moonstone Beach, the historic fishing village of Trinidad, the breathtaking Sue-Meg State Park and Agate Beach. Truly a property you won't want to miss!
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$432Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Chris Dannewitz•DRE #01873870• California Real Estate
Bought with Wendy Granberg•DRE #02060646• RE/MAX Humboldt Realty
Country living at it's finest! This Dows Prairie ranch home has plenty of open space for large gardens, farm animals or just great family gatherings. There's room for RV parking too! Additional storage for gardening tools, canning equipment or whatever hobby you enjoy. This well maintained home features a stunning over-sized, remodeled kitchen with ample natural light, enormous quartz counters and abundant storage. Both bathrooms have been updated and new dual pane vinyl windows have been installed. The property is a short walk to Dows Prairie school and only minutes from Moonstone Beach, the historic fishing village of Trinidad, the breathtaking Sue-Meg State Park and Agate Beach. The property is close to the California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport with flights to SFO, Burbank, LAX and Denver. Truly a property you won't want to miss!
HAR #262537
Dec 8, 2022
Sold
$625,000
$454/sq ft
Nov 9, 2022
Pending
—
Nov 4, 2022
Price Changed
$649,000
$472/sq ft
Oct 27, 2022
Price Changed
$659,000
$479/sq ft
Sep 24, 2022
Price Changed
$669,000
$486/sq ft
Sep 10, 2022
Relisted
—
Aug 25, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 5, 2022
Listed
$699,000
$508/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,378 (+6.2%)
$297,138 + $366,116
$663,254
2024
$6,945 (+1.2%)
$291,312 + $358,938
$650,250
2023
$6,862 (+402.9%)
$285,600 + $351,900
$637,500
2022
$1,365 (+4.4%)
$31,995 + $77,885
$109,880
2021
$1,307 (+7.6%)
$31,995 + $77,885
$109,880
2020
$1,214 (+0.7%)
$31,368 + $76,358
$107,726
2019
$1,205 (+3.8%)
$31,047 + $75,576
$106,623
2018
$1,161 (+2.6%)
$30,439 + $74,095
$104,534
2017
$1,132 (+1.9%)
$29,258 + $71,219
$100,477
2016
$1,111 (+1.9%)
$29,258 + $71,219
$100,477
2015
$1,090 (+1.6%)
$28,685 + $69,823
$98,508
2014
$1,073
$27,702 + $67,428
$95,130
Tax history for 3778 Dows Prairie Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,378 (+6.2%)
$297,138 + $366,116
$663,254
2024
$6,945 (+1.2%)
$291,312 + $358,938
$650,250
2023
$6,862 (+402.9%)
$285,600 + $351,900
$637,500
2022
$1,365 (+4.4%)
$31,995 + $77,885
$109,880
2021
$1,307 (+7.6%)
$31,995 + $77,885
$109,880
2020
$1,214 (+0.7%)
$31,368 + $76,358
$107,726
2019
$1,205 (+3.8%)
$31,047 + $75,576
$106,623
2018
$1,161 (+2.6%)
$30,439 + $74,095
$104,534
2017
$1,132 (+1.9%)
$29,258 + $71,219
$100,477
2016
$1,111 (+1.9%)
$29,258 + $71,219
$100,477
2015
$1,090 (+1.6%)
$28,685 + $69,823
$98,508
2014
$1,073
$27,702 + $67,428
$95,130
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,376
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Humboldt County
APN
511202021000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 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
Sep 4, 2025 • Final
Building
Install a new heat pump in an existing residential building.
Electrical
Heat pump
HVAC
May 31, 2023 • Active
Building
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system and a heat pump water heater for an existing residential building. No battery backup is included.
Electrical
Solar
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
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Granite Counters
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Open Lot, Level
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Dimensions: 116 x 200
Lot Size Acres: 0.54
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 220 Volts in Laundry
Utilities: Phone Available
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Dow's Prairie
Middle Or Junior School: McKinleyville
High School: McKinleyville
Location Information
Directions: Central Ave to Grange Road. Right on Grange Road to Dows Prairie Road. Right on Dows Prairie Road. The house is on the right about 1/4 miles down.
Subdivision Name: Myrtle Park
Cross Street: Grange Road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,376
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Humboldt County
APN: 511202021000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Dows Prairie Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
McKinleyville Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
McKinleyville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
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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
8 days above 72° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$565,000 – $684,000
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