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!
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$442Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Chris Dannewitz•DRE #01873870• California Real Estate
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!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,378 (+6.2%)
$291,312 + $358,938
$650,250
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%)
$291,312 + $358,938
$650,250
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 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
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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Plumbed, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Microwave
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Piped, Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Laundry Features: Gas Hook-Up, Hookups Only, In Garage
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Types: Kitchen, Living Room
Dining Room Features: Space in Kitchen
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Island, Quartz Counter
Living Room Features: Sunken
Levels: One
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 23,522
Lot Size Acres: 0.54
Lot Size Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
Lot Features: Garden
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Connected, Septic System
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Community Information
Senior Community: No
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 Jul 30, 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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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
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9 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$578,000 – $700,000
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